OFPP pushes agencies to embrace the Federal Award Performance and Integrity Information System and improve the quality of its data. OFPP wants to improve the quality of contractor data in the Federal ...

A proposed rule published Wednesday would update the Federal Acquisition Regulation to help agencies consider past performance of contractors in awarding new work while shortening the comment period ...

As infrastructure and municipal emergency contracts tighten compliance rules, contractors must prove material verification and job-site readiness.

Paul Debolt, Christopher Griesedieck Jr. One of the primary benefits of the federal government’s Other Transaction Authority (OTA) is that it avoids delays, regulatory burdens, and expenses associated ...

High-performing organizations treat contractor safety as a system, not a step. Learn how to strengthen selection, onboarding, and field oversight with clear accountability ...

The Department of Homeland Security has entered the second phase of its project leveraging artificial intelligence to help agencies better use data on contractor past performance. The $50,000 phase 2 ...

A government contractor’s past performance can spell the difference between proposal rejection and contract award, and agencies are given broad discretion in how they evaluate past performance. It is ...

When you contract to have work done for your company, you need a way to monitor and evaluate how well your contractors perform. A plan that includes measurable key performance indicators can keep you ...

CHAIRMAN AWARD: Ron Getzschman (center) of Getzschman Heating LLC, Fremont, Nebraska, received the Chairman’s Award for 2019. It recognizes a contractor who is a strong supporter and implementer of ...