On policy front, procurement and GSA loom large
5/15/2006   As Congress shifts into high gear for the spring legislative session, contractors and their representatives are promoting policy initiatives, while also fighting a growing tide of protectionism and other moves they believe may restrict competitiveness.

DHS vendor outreach sessions
4/4/2006   DHS vendor outreach sessions where you can meet contracting officials and find out how to win business are so popular that the online appointments fill just minutes after the advance booking window opens each month.

Homeland Security rules
4/4/2006   Homeland Security rules specify how and when foreign contractors may participate in DHS Contracts.

Agency Announcement request for proposals for its RTAP
4/4/2006   The Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) issued a Broad Agency Announcement request for proposals for its Rapid Technology Application Program (RTAP)

Will Contractors Face Greater Security Hurdles?
4/4/2006   On 4 Jan 06, the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council issued an interim rule directing agencies to require contractors to submit to the same background investigations federal employees go through under Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12. We'll have to see how this might affect Canadian firms, whether as primes or subcontractors. The FAR Council invites public comments on interim rules like this. By all means read more and offer your views.