Office Manager 7/15/25 Office Manager 7/15/25

Missed Deadlines and Misread Rules: GAO Denies Protest Despite Agency’s Faulty Past Performance Evaluation

In Jude & L Construction, GAO found the Air Force misinterpreted its own solicitation when it excluded affiliate past performance, but still denied the protest due to the protester’s failure to ensure timely PPQ submissions. Learn why timing and clarity matter in past performance evaluations.

Office Manager 6/14/25 Office Manager 6/14/25

GAO Denies Protest in Air Force Intranet Support Award: Price Realism, Discussions, and Best Value All Upheld

GAO denies protest by SMS Data Products over Air Force award to Abacus Technology. The case upholds agency evaluations on price realism, discussions, and best-value determinations under FAR 52.222-46.

Office Manager 6/2/25 Office Manager 6/2/25

Report Highlights Political and Procedural Complexities in U.S. Space Command Headquarters Decision

A May 2025 GAO report reveals how political discretion and analytical gaps shaped the final decision to keep U.S. Space Command's headquarters in Colorado Springs, despite an Air Force reevaluation favoring Huntsville, Alabama.

Office Manager 2/6/25 Office Manager 2/6/25

Navigating the Air Force’s Shift in Equal Opportunity Policy: What It Means for Federal Contractors

The Air Force has reaffirmed Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) programs while eliminating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives. This blog explores the implications for federal contractors, compliance challenges, and evolving policy shifts, incorporating analysis from journalist Anastasia Obis.

Office Manager 1/21/25 Office Manager 1/21/25

GAO Sustains Protest Over LPTA Award Criteria in Air Force Solicitation

The GAO sustains a protest by Mission Essential Group, LLC, finding the Air Force's use of LPTA award criteria improper. Discover the implications for federal contractors navigating DFARS compliance and professional service acquisitions.

Office Manager 11/27/24 Office Manager 11/27/24

Air Force Readiness: Evaluating AFFORGEN and the Path Toward Improved Deployments

The Air Force's AFFORGEN initiative aims to rebuild readiness, its implementation challenges, and alignment with leading reform practices, based on a detailed GAO analysis.

Office Manager 6/1/24 Office Manager 6/1/24

How Federal Consultants Can Enhance Contractor Engagement with the Air Force Sustainment Center

Engage with the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC). Learn strategies for leveraging communication channels, small business programs, educational collaborations, and more to support America's Warfighters and achieve mission success.