Center for Government Contracting News

Baroni Senior Fellow Emily Murphy is interviewed by Tom Temin, host of Federal Drive, on her latest White Paper, "The Potential Effects of Raising the Micro-Purchase Threshold"

In this op-ed, Olivia Letts of George Mason University discusses the incompatibilities of PPBE with advancing space technologies and how to address these challenges.

In this op-ed, Jerry McGinn says the Senate Armed Services Committee should seriously consider the creation of a new office inside DoD for international cooperation.

The Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting has released a comprehensive analysis on the impact of raising the Micro-Purchase Threshold (MPT) for federal acquisition and small business participation.

The Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting is working with the federal government to reform the military’s Cold War-era processes for tech development.

Emily Murphy’s recognition with the GOVTECH CONNECTS Acquisition Lifecycle Leadership Award is a testament to her significant contributions to the government contracting community. This award honors those who “champion innovation, develop strategic partnerships, and challenge the status quo through cutting-edge strategies—creating more effective systems and teams to propel organizations into the future.”

Recap of people, research, news and events for January-March 2024

Jeff Kojac, Baroni Center director of studies, presents how Congressional leadership is needed for Defense acquisition rapid innovation and adaptation.

The House Financial Services Committee’s hearing this week on the reauthorization of the Defense Production Act is timely and important. The DPA is an essential tool for national security that was little known prior to COVID-19. Its use during the pandemic helped the U.S. government mobilize its industrial base to allocate and distribute goods as well as make investments to build industrial capacity in critical areas such as ventilators and personal protective equipment during a time of national crisis. That recent experience, coupled with the daunting national security challenges facing us today, makes it a great time to strengthen the DPA for the future. Jerry McGinn's Opinion in Defense News shares how we can do it:

The focus of this webinar will be Emerging Technologies, CMMC, and Cyber Resilience. How should the government acquire secure technologies without stifling innovation? The discussion provides insights and uncertainties for business to adopt CMMC, including cost, risk awareness and reporting.