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Modernization
The true source of innovation in federal IT
Seville Government Consulting's Jaime Gracia argues that to solve its technology challenges, the government should turn to the small-business community.
Acquisition
Why past performance must be part of acquisition reform
Past performance is one of the most important factors in contractor selection, and the government should do more to ensure that such information is accurate and objective.
Acquisition
Comment: Small businesses at risk of subcontractor abuse
Some government officials and large companies can be dangerous for small firms, warns Jaime Gracia.
People
Technology offers no silver bullet
Technology implemented without rethinking processes won't solve much, writes consultant Jaime Gracia.
Acquisition
Small businesses face federal market storms
The federal budget crunch could crush small businesses without more agency support, warns columnist Jaime Gracia.
Acquisition
How to nip those protests in the bud
Better communication and transparency in the procurement process could head off a lot of protests.
Acquisition
Collaboration needed now more than ever
Industry and government need each other if they're to manage the new world of budget tightening.
Acquisition
The hidden cost of strained government/industry relations
Despite efforts to foster dialogue, the relationship between government and industry seems to be on a downward spiral, writes consultant Jaime Gracia.
Acquisition
Why procurement reform hinges on industry help
Innovations in procurement require innovations in how government communicates with industry, writes Jaime Gracia, president and CEO of Seville Government Consulting.
Acquisition
Bring accountability to contract protests
Government and industry need to take a new approach to procurement before bid protests spiral out of control, writes Jaime Gracia.
People
2 quick fixes for better programs
Oral presentations and post-award conferences can improve the likelihood of program success, writes Jaime Gracia.
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People
Insourcing thicket befuddles mandate-focused agencies
The Office of Management and Budget needs to provide guidance on insourcing efforts governmentwide, writes commentator Jaime Gracia.
People
Insourcing is about strategy, not numbers
Contractors help the government fill a critical gap, and that gap must be the central focus of any debate on insourcing and managing a blended workforce, writes Jaime Gracia.
Modernization
Web 2.0 can recruit new workforce
The next generation of federal employees will be looking for a government presence in social media, and the government will suffer if it is not there.
People