2019 NDAA

In today’s Federal Newscast, a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers introduced two new bills to ensure federal employees don’t lose insurance benefits during future government shutdowns.

DoD wants to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to implement a demonstration project giving Defense agencies more incentive to purchase contracts directly from eligible firms employing those with severe disabilities.

Roger Waldron examines GSA’s unique opportunity to leverage e-commerce to increase best value deliverables, foster economic growth and expand federal customers’ access to commercial solutions.

Marcia Madsen, partner at Mayer Brown LLP, joins host Roger Waldron on this week’s Off the Shelf to discuss the Civil False Claims Act and some of the key acquisition reforms outlined in the 2019 NDAA. October 2, 2018

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Agriculture Department’s progress under the Centers of Excellence initiative can now be tracked through a new website.

High operational tempo, decreased aircraft availability and potential for complacency during routine tasks as factors putting pilots and airmen at risk.

Jon Etherton, president of Etherton and Associates, joins host Roger Waldron on this week’s Off the Shelf to discuss the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and how it will impact government and contractors. September 11, 2018 

The Army may lose its Medical Research and Materiel Command in the 2019 NDAA, and Army Secretary Mark Esper is not happy about it.

After a nearly four-year battle, DoD workers traveling for more than 30 days will get full locality pay.

The new Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie said several new people will be taking top-level leadership positions at the agency shortly. Pamela Powers will be the department’s new chief of staff and Chris Syrek will be VA’s deputy chief of staff.