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LABOR KEEPING UP OVERSIGHT ON SERVICE CONTRACTS

The Department of Labor sent out 1,000 notices to government contractors in the past month notifying them of potential reviews of their affirmative action, veteran’s hiring, and other EEO requirements.  The letters are required by law and do not automatically mean that a full-scale audit will occur.  Nevertheless, Office of Federal Contract Compliance personnel will conduct “desk audits” of many contractors to ensure that companies are adhering to the various hiring requirements contained in virtually every government contract awarded to a large businessRead more

NEED A QUICK COMPLIANCE CHECK, TRAINING, OR FEDERAL FORECAST?

Allen Federal can help!  Successful government contractors know that federal business is not a “go it alone” proposition.  A fresh perspective, coupled with substantial expertise, can help your company shift into high gear.  This is a great time to get the compliance check, ethics training, or federal forecast your company needs.  Allen Federal has helped dozens of contractors put the pieces of the federal business puzzle together.  We can provide immediate help where it is needed.  Find out what we can do for you and contact us today about our “March Madness” special at info@allenfederal.com

OTA, GSA LIFE GOES ON, YEAH

The new hot thing in government contracting, at least in the Department of Defense, is Other Transaction Authority (OTA).  To be sure, this is an exciting tool that will be increasingly used, at least until someone messes it up by being overly ambitious.  The bottom line remains, however, that contractors need to be where their government customers can find them, whatever the Read more

MGT ACT GUIDANCE PROVIDED TO AGENCIES, BUT CONTRACTORS SHOULD KEEP IT IN PERSPECTIVE

While federal agencies have been hard at work for some time crafting IT project proposals that could be eligible for anticipated new MGT Act funding, OMB officially issued guidance last week on how such projects will be approved.  A seven person board will officially be announced March 12th, but names, such as FAS Commissioner Alan Thomas, have already been released. Read more

DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU – MISTAKES CONTRACTORS MAKE THAT COST TIME AND MONEY

Companies pride themselves on moving quickly to meet customer needs and quality service is, undeniably, a market differentiator.  Moving too fast, though, can mean your company smacks into a contract compliance wall.  Remember our mantra here at Allen Federal: “It’s not about how much money you make, it’s about how much you keep.”  Here are some examples of what Read more