The fourth quarter is nearly here. That means federal agencies are gearing up for the annual challenge of efficiently and effectively getting their remaining budget dollars on to contracts ahead of the September 30 deadline. At this critical time, agencies and contractors need to prudently–and innovatively–manage taxpayer dollars with the latest procurement methods. Bloomberg Government and the Coalition for Government Procurement...

In recent years, 34 percent of all federal contract dollars have been awarded by agencies in the last quarter. When budgets are use it or lose it, opportunities–and tough choices–abound. For federal leaders, smart decisions need to be made. For contractors, they need to position themselves as those smart decisions. Join Bloomberg Government on June 30 for a webinar about the tips, tactics and ideas you need to get ahead of the fede...

Policymakers are in the thick of debating budget and appropriation issues on Capitol Hill. With billions at stake, questions remain on how Congress will fund critical components of the government. Join Bloomberg Government’s congressional analysts as they dive into the latest appropriations and budget developments. Topics Will Include: A status update on the 12 appropriations measures in each chamber of Congress The potential for an omni...

Large or small, federal contractors looking for their next edge should look no further than multiple-award contracts (MACs). In fiscal 2014, $115 billion flowed through MACs, accounting for more than 25 percent of all federal procurement spending—with 40 percent of all obligations going to small businesses. For a community used to a shrinking market, knowledge of MACs and other top performing vehicles is essential for growth. Bloomberg G...

To remain competitive in a rapidly changing global economy, renewing investment in American infrastructure is crucial. In the first decades of the 21st century, our global economic competitors have led the way in planning and building the transportation, power and trade networks of the future. To modernize America’s aging infrastructure, the President has proposed the GROW AMERICA Act, a six-year funding bill that would increase investme...

Anne Rung wants to change how you do federal purchasing. Today, purchases and pricing are managed individually across thousands of procurement units. Rung’s vision? Manage entire categories of purchases collaboratively, cohesively and in sync across agencies. The result is a fundamental shift in how contractors experience competition and pursue partnerships. OMB is also working to ensure that reform envisioned by the Federal Information...

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is one of the most critical, and potentially most transformative, trade negotiations in decades. The 12 countries participating in these talks collectively account for about 36 percent of global GDP and 20 percent of world trade. For the United States, trade in goods and services with TPP partner countries accounts for more than a third of the total U.S. annual trade volume. The wide-ranging proposals advanc...

In the face of a changing mission overseas and spending cuts, America’s military is undergoing significant change. How are these changes affecting competition among contractors? Skip the usual coverage and cut to the chase with the latest industry insights from Bloomberg Government. Join our expert analysts, in partnership with the National Defense Industrial Association, on April 16 at 2:00 PM ET for a complimentary webinar to learn how...

The United States has always led the charge in the discovery and delivery of innovative pharmaceuticals and medical therapies. To keep that edge, stakeholders must constantly evaluate all aspects of the health care delivery system- from clinical trials to medical innovation to benefits plans. Join Bloomberg Government analysts along with industry and government experts as we discuss how regulatory, medical and insurance sectors can work togeth...

The digital economy is built on trust: that transactions are protected from fraud and crime, and that personal, business, and government data are used appropriately and stored securely. At the conclusion of six months of conversations and stops in five U.S. cities, Bloomberg Government is wrapping up its Digital Trust series in Washington D.C., where real-world cyber challenges collide with the need for modern policy. At a time when cyberattac...