Government Contracting’s Real Barrier: Access, Not Opportunity
Dr. Nazeera Dawood argues that government contracting suffers less from a shortage of capable vendors than from barriers that prevent small businesses from competing. This analysis examines the gap between eligibility and accessibility, the consequences for competition and supplier diversity, and how disciplined proposal compliance can help qualified firms reach the evaluation table.
When Procurement Decisions Appear Wasteful: A Neutral Framework for Understanding Federal Award Outcomes
An overview of why some federal procurement decisions may appear wasteful, yet still comply with procurement law. Explains the distinction between price alone and best value, the role of technical acceptability and documentation, and how recent GAO decisions illustrate the limits of labeling an award inefficient without a stronger legal basis.
Civilian Agencies Poised to Smash Procurement Records in FY24
Civilian federal agencies are projected to reach a record $300 billion in procurement spending for FY24, creating massive opportunities for small business vendors as year-end contracts surge in the final quarter.