Doug Wagoner

Government Contracting #govcon seems to be a labyrinth 😕to many outsiders and newer folks coming into the space. I once created an Access database🧮 at a previous employer many years ago to highlight the importance of good data management and common unique identifiers... As the company tended to have some byzantine processes and nomenclature that I was trying to flesh out and focus 🔍on measuring the things that matter. So I've seen quite a bit of diverse contracts from over $100M 💰annual jobs to ones under $100K. I believe the process is essentially the same to ensure a smooth transition from pre-award to 🥇post-award. It starts with being able to accurately code 🔣your contract into your system of record. Do your #proposal 📚and #pricing 💵documents match the contract award 📝documents? Check that before you 🖋sign! Had an experience recently where there was some ambiguity 😵with a contract modification document in what it was doing as it relates to the changes we proposed. Some contracts get complex when you get to a dozen mods or so with many CLINs, SLINs, and 🗜ARCNs... IYKYK We both had differing interpretations🗣 as we worked through the document. There was a 💪🏼challenge with all the moving parts and new CLINs added and old ones removed and it turns out that we both had the same initial confusion that it wasn't done correctly... However, when we dug ⛏deeper into the changes in Section B (contract values) and Section G (funding values) we determined that this customer was doing It's important to have a uniform 🥋methodology on how you read and review your contract documents before you sign it and book the funding and contract values in your accounting system. Set your books up right the first time, or you'll pay💸 for it over-and-over again each month. And get the right people 🤼 and departments involved! Make it a great week 👊🏼

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Sometimes, it's just the anxiety of knowing DCAA is coming to do an audit that gets you frazzled. Sometimes it not knowing whether what you are doing is the right thing. Either way, a good feeling about how its going to play out can help alleviate that stress. Whether through a simple "audit-like" review, business process improvement and automation, or policy optimization, we have a solution for that.

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By serving the federal government, the government contracting industry is typically recession resistant, but still not free from challenges. Aerospace, Defense and Government Services Industry Executive Ruth Ann Clark shares three areas for government contractors to be mindful of as they navigate growth in today's environment. Click through to read the article in the Washington Business Journal: https://bit.ly/45GeN9E

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Are You Prepared for Emerging AI Threats? Artificial Intelligence powers federal missions, but it also opens doors to sophisticated threats. Booz Allen's "Securing AI" report reveals the risks that enterprise AI faces—and how federal agencies can build resilience in 2025 and beyond. This is a must-read for leaders navigating the intersection of AI innovation and national security, and I am delighted to coauthor it. From technical safeguards to strategic countermeasures, explore what it takes to protect federal AI systems in an era of accelerating change. Discover our latest insights: https://lnkd.in/exeaBpUq #SecuringAI #FederalAI #AISecurity #AIResilience #BoozAllenAI

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On September 26, 2024, DoD issued a proposed rule to amend the DFARS to implement sections of the National Defense Authorization Acts for Fiscal Years 2018, 2021, and 2022 to update requirements relating to the submission of cost or pricing data. Notably, the proposed rule would modify the DFARS 252.215-7010 solicitation provisions relating to the submission of data other than certified for or pricing data. Specifically, DFARS 252.215-7010(d)(1) would be modified as follows: "When certified cost or pricing data are not required to be submitted under this provision, the Offeror shall submit data other than certified cost or pricing data to the extent necessary to determine the reasonableness of the price of the contract or subcontract, when requested by the Contracting Officer." The proposed rule also seeks to clarify requirements for submitting cost or pricing data related to contract modifications. #governmentcontracts #governmentcontracting #governmentcontractors https://bit.ly/4eiO7PO

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When you think of a government website, you don't think sophistication. This panel talks about the important factors we should be considering to level up government digital platforms. Very insightful!

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By serving the federal government, the government contracting industry is typically recession resistant, but still not free from challenges. Aerospace, Defense and Government Services Industry Executive Ruth Ann Clark shares three areas for government contractors to be mindful of as they navigate growth in today's environment. Click through to read the article in the Washington Business Journal: https://bit.ly/4ckpgtT

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By serving the federal government, the government contracting industry is typically recession resistant, but still not free from challenges. Aerospace, Defense and Government Services Industry Executive Ruth Ann Clark shares three areas for government contractors to be mindful of as they navigate growth in today's environment. Click through to read the article in the Washington Business Journal: https://bit.ly/3zpwDS4

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Looking to win more federal contracts? Success in the #GovCon space is all about focusing on the right agencies, building strong relationships, and consistently delivering value. It’s not just about having a great product or service; it’s about knowing how to navigate the complex federal buying process and standing out from the competition. Ready to elevate your federal business strategy? Schedule a consultation with us today! Let’s discuss how you can apply proven best practices to enhance your approach, build meaningful connections, and secure more contracts. https://zurl.co/n0gZ #WinMoreFederalContracts #BuildStrongRelationships #FederalContracting #FederalBusinessStrategy #HowToConsistentlyDeliverValue #Connect #SummitInsight

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Selling to the US Army? Download this research examining the Army’s contracting trends and business prospects for FY 2025 and beyond. https://gag.gl/FM7AiR

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Modernizing Army Software Acquisition: With DASA (SAR) Margaret Boatner and PEO IEW & S BG Ed Barker Center for Strategic & International Studies 19 Apr 2024 The Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group (DIIG) will host a roundtable discussion with Ms. Margaret Boatner, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Strategy & Acquisition Reform (DASA(SAR)), and Brigadier General Ed Barker, Program Executive Officer for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, & Sensors (PEO IEWS), on modernizing Army software acquisition. The Army recently released a policy that reforms a number of institutional Army policies and processes—from requirements through sustainment—to accelerate the adoption of modern and agile software development approaches in line with industry best practices. The discussion will focus on the historical approaches the Army used to develop software, the key principles of the new policy and how it seeks to disrupt the status quo, and the measures the Army will take to successfully implement the policy. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Alexis Lasselle Ross, a Senior Associate (Non-Resident) at CSIS.

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Boosting, because your time is valuable, & Pete & Matt get right to the point with what you need to know. #acquisition #contracting

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On November 15, 2024, DoD issued a final rule to address the applicability of certain contract clauses and solicitation provisions to commercial products and services and commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items. The final rule implements certain sections of the NDAAs for FYs 2018 and 2019 and is effective November 25, 2024.   The November 15 final rule was issued in response to NDAA provisions requiring DoD to review the DFARS and propose revisions to eliminate certain clauses related to the acquisition of commercial products and services under FAR Part 12 and COTS items. The final rule amends the list at DFARS 212.370, Inapplicability of certain provisions and clauses to contracts and subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, and COTS items. Clauses addressed in the final rule relate to a multitude of topics, including cybersecurity / covered defense information and domestic preferences. #governmentcontracts #governmentcontractors #governmentcontracting https://bit.ly/4hPKjaJ

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Join me on July 31st as I discuss the critical topic of Model-Based Acquisition for Defense Programs with the amazing community of INCOSE. No matter your role in defense acquisition programs, this will be a session you won't want to miss!!! #MBAcq #MBSE #ModelBasedAcquisition #MBE #MBD #MBx #defenseacquisition #defense #defenseprograms #modelbased #paradigmshift

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