"The big issue is you're basically putting contract programs into the hands of non-acquisition professionals," said Alex Major.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said he will unveil changes that will "completely disrupt" the service's acquisition processes in the coming weeks.
New resources are a positive step in developing the intellectual and practical guidance supporting the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.
"This one does feel different because I don't see a resolution easily happening," said Jim Carroll.
Kevin Rhodes received the Senate’s approval to lead the Office of Federal Procurement Policy on Oct. 2. He was one of dozens of nominees to be confirmed.
Sources tell Federal News Network that Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum is expected to issue a memo in the coming weeks focused on VARs.
"[AI] should not be used to draft a regulation, it certainly should not be used without careful human involvement," said Susan Dudley.
GSA’s Office of Centralized Acquisition Services says it is now managing more than 900 contracts for common goods and services from OPM and SBA.
Erv Koehler, a former GSA acquisition executive, explains why adding or changing prices on the schedule remains a constant challenge for contractors.
Air Force ordered the Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization to reduce staff down to just one person, putting a decade of progress at risk.
"We're hoping that some clarity will come, not just from further rulemaking, but also in the implementation guidance," said Stephanie Kostro.
"Even if you're not ready to get assessed tomorrow, get on somebody's list so you reserve a spot for next summer," said Eric Crusius.
DoD will release the "10 commandments" of the new Risk Management Framework in the coming weeks, with the new policy set for release by Nov. 30.
"It's important that the company maintain its relationships and really be that trusted and capable provider to the federal customer," said Adam August.
CMMC officially goes into effect Nov. 10, but the Pentagon has three-year, "phased" implementation plan for the sweeping contractor cybersecurity requirements.
