This week in GovCon (Government Contracting)

Using the FedRAMP OSCAL Resources and Templates (fedramp.gov)

FedRAMP is excited to announce that we just reached a huge milestone: 200 FedRAMP Authorized Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs). (fedramp.gov)

GSA misclassified millions of dollars in procurements according to a report by the IG. (gsaig.gov)

Re-imagining the small-business mentor-protege model (fcw.com)

The National Defense Strategy (NDS) provides a clear road map for the Department of Defense to meet the challenges posed by a re-emergence of long-term strategic competition with China and Russia. (defense.gov)

Air Force, Space Force Leading Charge to New Technologies (defense.gov)

U.S. Department Of Labor And Microsoft Corp. Enter Agreement To Resolve Alleged Hiring Discrimination Affecting 1,229 Applicants In Four States (dol.gov)

Quantadyn Corporation And Owner Settle False Claims Act Allegations of Bribery To Obtain Government Contracts For Simulators (justice.gov)

Can a New Directive Move the Defense Acquisition System into the 21st Century? (nps.edu)

How do you do simplified acquisition? (donacquisition.com)

On August 27, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued a temporary exemption from certain federal contracting requirements. (energy.gov)

Federal contractors try to support customers, balance compliance (federalnewsnetwork.com)

GAO Protest Highlights Wide Discretion Given to the Agency When Considering Contractors’ Negative Past Performance (govconexaminer.com)

The Government Contracting industry is starved for talent. The demand is high! At any given moment you can find over 20k Federal Government Contracting job openings – including over 4k jobs for Federal Business Developers and Proposal Managers. (linkedin.com)