Robert A. Burton is a partner with Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. He is a nationally-recognized federal procurement attorney, an expert witness on government contracts issues in federal court and arbitration proceedings, and a leader who assists government contractors with navigating the complex and rule-driven procurement process. He represents a wide range of companies that conduct business with the federal government, from large defense contractors and systems integrators to small businesses.
Rob's current practice focuses on government affairs support, including working with contractors and non-profit associations on acquisition reform legislation and regulatory changes. Additionally, he assists contractors with their marketing strategies for selling to the government and resolves contract disputes with senior federal procurement officials. He represents contractors in suspension and debarment proceedings, contract cost disputes, internal investigations, and assists with the development of corporate ethics and compliance programs. Throughout his career, Rob has displayed an ability to work effectively with industry, the military services, civilian agencies, and Congress.
Professional Experience
A 30-year veteran of procurement law and policy development, Rob served in the Executive Office of the President as deputy administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), the nation's top career federal procurement official. He also served as acting administrator for two years during his seven-year tenure at OFPP.
As deputy administrator of OFPP, Rob was responsible for the government’s acquisition policy and procurement guidance to all executive branch agencies.
His office was charged with developing policy affecting more than $400 billion in annual federal spending – a figure that doubled during Rob’s time in office as a result of the Iraq War and other major events.
At OFPP, Rob was instrumental on a number of fronts, including preparing the administration’s policy positions and testimony on proposed acquisition legislation; working with House and Senate committees on the development of acquisition reform proposals; and serving as a principal spokesperson for governmentwide acquisition initiatives. He also served as the executive director of the Chief Acquisition Officers (CAO) Council, which consists of the chief acquisition officers from each federal agency. Additionally, Rob managed the activities of the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council, which has statutory authority to promulgate the government's procurement regulations, and the Cost Accounting Standards Board.
Prior to joining OFPP in 2001, he spent over 20 years as a senior acquisition attorney with the Department of Defense. At the Defense Contract Management Agency, he worked closely with the Defense Contract Audit Agency and negotiated the resolution of high-profile contract disputes with major defense contractors. He served as general counsel for DoD’s Defense Energy Support Center as well as associate general counsel for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the DoD component responsible for purchasing most of the general supplies and services used by the military services. At DLA, Rob served as counsel to the agency's suspension and debarment official and managed the agency's fraud remedies program, working with the Department of Justice and the criminal investigative agencies to coordinate appropriate remedies in major procurement fraud cases.
Expert Testimonies
Rob has testified as an expert witness in international and domestic arbitration forums, including the London Court of International Arbitration, the International Court of Arbitration, the American Arbitration Association, several U.S. District Courts, and the Circuit Court for Fairfax County. He has also testified as an expert witness in federal district courts and state courts regarding a wide range of federal procurement issues. Most of his testimony has involved the interpretation and application of federal acquisition regulations, policies, and contract clauses in prime-subcontractor disputes under federal contracts.
Topics on which Rob has testified include:
- The purpose and operation of the Federal Acquisition Regulation
- Differences between government contracts and commercial contracts
- Responsibilities and duties of prime contractors under the FAR and other applicable laws, statutes and regulations
- Ethical standards applicable to government contractors, including the Procurement Integrity Act and conflicts of interest rules Applicability of FAR and DFARS data rights clauses
- A prime contractor’s discretion in selecting subcontractors
- Applicability of FAR competition requirements to subcontracts issued under government contracts
- The government contract closeout process
- Operation and interpretation of contractual payment clauses
Congressional Testimonies
- House Committee on Small Business – Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce, Contracting and
Industrial Base II: Bundling, Goaling, and the Office of Hearings and Appeals (March 17, 2015)
- House Committee on Small Business – Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce, Bungling
Bundling: How Contract Bundling and Consolidation Remain Challenges to Small Business Success
(October 10, 2013)
- House Committee on Small Business – Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce, Putting the
Strategy in Sourcing: Challenges and Opportunities for Small Business Contractors (June 13, 2013)
Speeches and Presentations
Rob has given hundreds of speeches and panel presentations on federal procurement topics to leading
government and industry groups. He is a regular commentator on acquisition policy and legal developments
for Federal News Radio, and is frequently quoted in major trade publications, such as Federal Computer
Week, Washington Technology, Federal Times, Bloomberg BNA, and Government Executive.
Honors
- Member, Court of Federal Claims Advisory Council
- Fellow, National Academy of Public Administration
- Secretary of Defense's Exceptional Civilian Service Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Coalition for Government Procurement
- Federal Computer Week’s Top “Power Player in Procurement”
- Fellow, National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
- NCMA Board of Directors, 2009-2012
- NCMA Contracting Award
- Federal 100 Award
- Council Member, ABA Section of Public Contract LawChair, International Working Group on Integrity in Public Procurement
- ABA Co-Chair, Accounting, Cost and Pricing Committee
- ABA Co-Chair, Contract Dispute Resolution Task Force
- Director, Procurement Round Table
- Member, Shared Services Leadership Coalition, Board of Directors
- Member, George Mason University Center for Government Contracting Advisory Board
Affiliations
Admitted to practice: District of Columbia, Virginia (inactive)
Speeches & Presentations
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"Biden Administration’s Acquisition Priorities," National Contract Management Association, Bethesda, MD.
(April 20, 2022).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton
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"The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill: A Summary of the Bill, the Funds, the Flow and the Timeline for New Projects," Crowell & Moring Webinar.
(November 18, 2021).
Speakers: Bryon R. Brown, Robert A. Burton, Lorraine M. Campos, Rebecca Baden Chaney, Michelle Coleman, W. Scott Douglas, Larry F. Eisenstat, James Flood, David J. Ginsberg, Robert Holleyman, Joshua M, Lindsay, Thomas Lorenzen, Stephen J. McBrady, and Scott Winkelman.
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"New Administration, New Priorities: Regulatory and Enforcement Priorities of the Biden Administration," OOPS 2021, Crowell & Moring's 37th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar
(May 10, 2021).
Presenters: Robert A. Burton, Lorraine M. Campos, Craig Barrett, Paul Freeman, and Stephanie L. Crawford.
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"New Policies and Priorities – Implications for Government Contractors," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(April 15, 2021).
Presenters: Michael K. Atkinson, Trina Fairley Barlow, Robert A. Burton, Adelicia R. Cliffe, and Michael G. Gruden.
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"The Biden Infrastructure Plan," CSX Legal Conference
(February 26, 2021).
Presenters: Robert A. Burton.
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"SBA’s New Regulations and Teaming Strategies for 2021," 2021 Government Technology & Services Coalition’s Annual Meeting
(February 10, 2021).
Presenter: Robert A. Burton.
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"Government Contracts and the Biden Administration’s Priorities: Significant Changes Ahead?" Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 14, 2021).
Presenters: Jonathan M. Baker, Robert A. Burton, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Kate M. Growley, Stephen J. McBrady, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Preston L. Pugh, Rebecca L. Springer, Craig Barrett, Paul Freeman, and Eric M. Ransom.
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"Discussion of the SBA’s Recent Revisions to its Regulations and Teaming Strategies for 2021," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(December 16, 2020).
Presenters: Robert A. Burton, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, and Olivia Lynch.
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"Competition – What is it Good For? (Competition and Pricing in the U.S. AbilityOne Program)," Melwood Webinar
(November 17, 2020).
Moderator: Robert A. Burton.
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"Opportunities and Challenges for Taiwan Companies under the Trade War," Lexcel Partners Webinar
(November 16, 2020).
Panelists: Robert A. Burton, Evan Y. Chuck, and David R. Stepp.
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"The New COVID World for the Agency: Impact to Mission/Role of Technology," TiE DC Capital GovCon 2020 Webinar
(November 5, 2020).
Panelist: Robert A. Burton.
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"2020 Regulatory Priorities and Commercial Contracting," OOPS 20/20 - Setting Your Sights
(October 22, 2020).
Presenters: Robert A. Burton, Lorraine M. Campos, David J. Ginsberg, and Craig D. Barrett.
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Election 2020 and the Implications for Your Business
(September 3, 2020).
Presenters: Byron R. Brown, Robert A. Burton, Jodi G. Daniel, James G. Flood, Thomas P. Gies, Ambassador Robert Holleyman, S. Starling Marshall, and W. Scott Douglas.
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"Lobbying during COVID-19," National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics Webinar
(June 5, 2020).
Panelist: Robert A. Burton.
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"Coronavirus Stimulus and Policies – Impact on Contractors," FedHealthIT Webinar
(April 8, 2020).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"COVID-19: Effects on Contract Management," National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Webinar
(March 24, 2020).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"What Will the New Year Bring for Government Contractors?" Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 29, 2020).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"GSA Contracting Opportunities and Challenges," Government IT Sales Summit, Reston, Virginia
(November 21, 2019).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Government Procurement," 15th Annual Conference of the Interamerican Network on Government Procurement, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
(October 28-29, 2019).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Current Federal Government Procurement Policy, Socio-Economic Goals & AbilityOne," Javits-Wagner O’Day (JWOD) Legal and Policy Symposium, Washington, D.C.
(October 17, 2019).
Panelist: Robert A. Burton.
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"The Buy American Act and Other Domestic Preference Laws," National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Arlington, VA
(August 26, 2019).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"The Role of the White House in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Legislative Process," The George Washington University Law School, Washington, D.C.
(July 11, 2019).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Ethics and Compliance Programs and How to Stay Out of Trouble," The Coalition for Government Procurement, Washington, D.C.
(June 5, 2019).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Acquisition Reform and Proposed Changes to the United States Bid Protest Process," Canadian Procurement Lawyers Group, Ottawa, Canada
(May 28, 2019).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Nominations for the Top Acquisition Priorities (and Other Topics of Interest in 2019)," Crowell & Moring's Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS) 2019, Washington, DC
(May 7, 2019).
Moderator: Monica DiFonzo Sterling; Speakers: Robert A. Burton, Lorraine M. Campos, and Paul M. Rosen.
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"Overview of Government Contracts Laws, Regulations and Policies," George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
(January 24, 2019).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Executive Briefing: Becoming a Small Business Partner of Choice - Views from SBA and Industry," The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum, McLean, VA
(October 23, 2018).
Moderator: Robert A. Burton.
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"The GSA Schedules Program: An Entry Point to Government Contracting," MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts, Tysons, VA
(October 17, 2018).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Conversation with Robert A. Burton and Anne Rung," 2018 JWOD Legal Symposium, Washington, D.C.
(October 3, 2018).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"The Role of the Office of Management and Budget in the Legislative Process and the FY 2019 National Defense Authorization Act," The George Washington University Law School, Washington, D.C.
(September 27, 2018).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"OMB Guidance to Federal Agencies on implementing the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act (PMIAA)," PMIAA Summit 2018, Washington, D.C.
(September 10, 2018).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Q&A with Emily Murphy, GSA Administrator," OOPS 2018, Crowell & Moring's 34th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 17, 2018).
Interviewer: Robert A. Burton.
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"Acquisition Reform: Proposed Changes by Congress and the Administration," National Contract Management Association’s Bethesda Chapter, Bethesda, MD
(May 16, 2018).
Presenter: Robert A. Burton.
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"Acquisition Reform: Driving Business Opportunities during the Trump Administration," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(April 10, 2018).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Acquisition Reform: Where are the Trump Administration and Congress Headed?" BAE Systems Government Compliance Forum, Reston, VA
(April 5, 2018).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Acquisition Reform: Where are the Trump Administration and Congress Headed?" Bloomberg Law Webinar
(March 29, 2018).
Speakers: Robert A. Burton and Elizabeth Buehler.
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"How to Adapt to Change and New Agency Priorities," Partnership for Public Service, Washington, D.C.
(March 27, 2018).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"2018 NDAA: Where is Acquisition Reform Headed," Annual Review 2018: Hot Issues in Federal Contracting, Oxon Hill, MD
(March 6, 2018).
Keynote Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"The 2018 Cyber Budgets: Improving the Acquisition of Cyber Capabilities," 8th Annual Cybersecurity Technology Summit, Arlington, VA
(February 27, 2018).
Moderator: Robert A. Burton.
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"Government Contracting Under the Trump Administration: What to Expect After the First Year CLE," Fairfax Bar Association, Fairfax, VA
(February 15, 2018).
Panelists: Robert A. Burton and Elizabeth A. Buehler.
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"Acquisition Reform Provisions in the FY2018 NDAA," The Subcontract Management Institute Webinar
(February 12, 2018).
Panelist: Robert A. Burton.
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"What Will the New Year Bring: Top Headlines, Headaches, and Developments for Government Contractors to Watch in 2018," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 25, 2018).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"Public Procurement as a Driver of Growth in Developing Countries," Center for Strategic & International Studies, Washington, D.C.
(January 16, 2018).
Panelist: Robert A. Burton.
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"National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2018: What You Need to Know," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(December 11, 2017).
Presenters: David B. Robbins, Robert A. Burton, Lorraine M. Campos, John E. McCarthy, Jr., Nicole Owren-Wiest, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Elizabeth Buehler, and Rosamond Xiang.
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"Federal Cyber Acquisition for the Budget Year," 2017 Capital Cybersecurity Summit, McLean, VA
(November 15, 2017).
Moderator: Robert A. Burton.
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"Acquisition Developments and Trends in National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAAs)," 2018 Lockheed Martin Finance Conference, Bethesda, MD
(November 8, 2017).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Federal Procurement & Emerging Trends in Litigation," U.S. Court of Federal Claims Advisory Council, Washington, D.C.
(November 2, 2017).
Panelist: Robert A. Burton.
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"The Role of OMB," The George Washington University Law School Procurement Reform Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(October 10, 2017).
Presenter: Robert A. Burton.
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"Ethics in Government Procurement," The Coalition for Government Procurement, Tysons Corner, VA
(October 4, 2017).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Trump Administration’s Acquisition Policy Agenda," West Coast Ounce of Prevention Seminar (WOOPS), Marina Del Ray, CA
(September 7, 2017).
Moderator: Robert A. Burton.
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"Streamlining Commercial Procurements," The Coalition for Government Procurement, Washington, D.C.
(August 24, 2017).
Presenter: Robert A. Burton.
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"The Flow Down Dilemma – What to Include and Exclude," The Subcontract Management Institute Webinar
(August 14, 2017).
Co-Host and Presenter: Robert A. Burton.
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"Will Small Businesses Survive a Chaotic Contracting Environment?" 2017 World Congress, National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Chicago, IL
(July 24, 2017).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Outlook for Federal Agency Program Management and Acquisition," Bloomberg Government, Washington, D.C.
(July 19, 2017).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Trump Administration's Acquisition Policy Agenda," The Capitol Forum, Webinar
(June 27, 2017).
Featured Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"The Acquisition Policy Agenda of the Trump Administration and Recent Legislative and Regulatory Proposals to Reform the Federal Acquisition System," Compliance and Business Ethics Network Quarterly Meeting
(June 23, 2017).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Acquisition Reform: Emerging Issues Impacting the Regulatory and Contract Compliance Environment," 8th Advanced Forum on DCAA & DCMA Cost, Pricing, Compliance & Audits, Arlington, VA
(June 14, 2017).
Moderator: Robert A. Burton.
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"Myth-Busting Misconceptions - Case Studies for Improving Communications between Industry and Government," Acquisition Excellence 2017, Washington, D.C.
(June 13, 2017).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"The Importance of Effective Contractor Ethics and Compliance Programs Throughout the DoD Supply Chain," 2017 Best Practices Forum, Defense Industry Initiative, Washington, D.C.
(June 8, 2017).
Moderator: Robert A. Burton.
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"Trump Administration’s Impact on the Federal Acquisition Community," Board of Contract Appeals Bar Association and George Washington University Law School Colloquium, Washington, D.C.
(June 6, 2017).
Panelist: Robert A. Burton.
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"Trump Administration’s Acquisition Policy Agenda," OOPS 2017, Crowell & Moring's 33rd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 4, 2017).
Co-Presenters: Robert A. Burton, Angela B. Styles, and W. Stanfield Johnson.
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"Acquisition Reform Legislation and Regulatory Developments," Performance Institute Conference, Washington, D.C.
(April 17, 2017).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"New President, New Congress: Federal Industry Outlook in the Trump Era," Public Contracting Institute, Falls Church, VA
(March 16, 2017).
Panelist: Robert A. Burton.
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"The Trump Administration's Acquisition Policy Agenda," The Coalition for Government Procurement Webinar
(March 15, 2017).
Presenters: Robert A. Burton, Stephen J. McBrady, and Kate M. Growley.
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"What Will the New Year Bring: Issues and Developments for Government Contractors," Federal Publications Webinar, Washington, D.C.
(February 2, 2017).
Presenters: David B. Robbins, Robert A. Burton, Lorraine M. Campos, Stephen J. McBrady, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Skye Mathieson, and Olivia Lynch.
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"What Will the New Year (and Administration) Bring for Government Contractors?" Crowell & Moring First 100 Days Webinar, Washington, D.C.
(January 25, 2017).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"Trump Transition: How's It Going to Work?" Crowell & Moring's First 100 Days Series, Webinar
(December 1, 2016).
Presenters: James G. Flood, W. Scott Douglas, Jodi G. Daniel, Robert A. Burton, and Carlton Greene.
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"The Incoming Administration's Acquisition Policy Focus: Analysis & Commentary," 2016 Fall Training Conference, The Coalition for Government Procurement, Washington, D.C.
(November 17, 2016).
Presenters: Robert A. Burton, Stephen J. McBrady, and Kate M. Growley.
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"New FAR Rule Implementing Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces," Dell Federal Services, Washington, D.C.
(October 28, 2016).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Training with the Coalition for Government Procurement," Tysons, VA
(October 6, 2016).
Panelists: Robert A. Burton, David B. Robbins, Trina Fairley Barlow, and Jason M. Crawford.
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"Defective Pricing," Federal Publications Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(September 19-20, 2016).
Presenters: David Z. Bodenheimer, Robert A. Burton, Skye Mathieson, and Elizabeth Buehler.
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"Mentor-Protégé Agreements Expand Under New Rule," American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Webinar
(September 19, 2016).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Recent Legislation to Improve Program Management at Federal Agencies," Project Portfolio Management Innovations in Government, Performance Institute, Washington, D.C.
(August 23, 2016).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"The Role of the Media and Politics in Government Contracting," ABA Section of Public Contract Law Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA
(August 4, 2016).
Moderator: Robert A. Burton.
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"Challenges and Qualities of Executive Leadership," Partnership for Public Service, Washington, D.C.
(June 23, 2016).
Panelist: Robert A. Burton.
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"Recent Developments in Commercial Item Contracting and Pricing," Forum on Government Procurement Law, Charlottesville, VA
(June 16, 2016).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"New Acquisition Reform Legislation," 2016 ACQUIRE Conference, Washington, D.C.
(June 9, 2016).
Panelist: Robert A. Burton.
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"Cost and Accounting – Items at the Top of the Ledger," OOPS 2016, Crowell & Moring's 32nd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 25-26, 2016).
Moderator: Terry L. Albertson; Panelists: Robert A. Burton, Stephen J. McBrady, and Skye Mathieson.
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"Driving Change in Today’s Contracting Environment," OOPS 2016, Crowell & Moring's 32nd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 25-26, 2016).
Moderator: Angela B. Styles; Presenters: Robert A. Burton and Roger Waldron.
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"Recent Developments with the OFPP Category Management and Strategic Sourcing Initiatives," Coalition for Government Procurement’s Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.
(April 28, 2016).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Recent Acquisition Reform Legislation," Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Acquisition Conference, Washington, D.C.
(April 4, 2016).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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Annual Government Contract Management Symposium, Washington, D.C.
(December 15, 2015).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Subcontract Management Issues,” Annual Government Contract Management Symposium, Washington, D.C.
(December 15, 2015).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Acquisition Reform Provisions in the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act,” George Washington University School of Law, Washington, D.C.
(December 9, 2015).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“DHS Strategic Sourcing Initiative,” Industry Outreach Conference, Washington, D.C.
(November 10, 2015).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Market Intelligence vs. Market Research,” Market Intelligence Forum, Washington, D.C.
(November 4, 2015).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Agency Standards,” Executive Leadership Conference, Williamsburg, VA
(October 27, 2015).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Acquisition Reform Legislation,” National Contract Management Association (NCMA) World Congress, Dallas, TX
(July 29, 2015).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Communication Improvement Between Government Agencies and Contractors,” American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s Annual Forum, Washington, D.C.
(June 4, 2015).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Government Contractors Forum: The Road Ahead for Government Contractors," Association of Corporate Counsel, Webinar
(April 9, 2015).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"The Road Ahead for Government Contractors," Tech Law and Procurement Committee of NVTC, Reston, VA
(February 12, 2015).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"A View from the Hill: Acquisition & the Coming Change," National Contract Management Association Washington, D.C. Chapter, Washington, D.C.
(December 18, 2014).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Acquisition Reform,” George Washington University Law School, Washington, D.C.
(October 7, 2014).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Government Contracts Program,” Tysons Chamber of Commerce and University of Virginia, McLean, VA
(April 30, 2014).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Small Business Legislative and Regulatory Developments,” 2014 Small Business Conference, Washington, D.C.
(April 24, 2014).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Reverse Auctions,” Acquisition Innovation Forum, Washington, D.C.
(March 26, 2014).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Small Business Administration Regulations,” Annual American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Meeting, Washington, D.C.
(November 20, 2013).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Recent Developments in Federal Acquisition,” Annual Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants Meeting
(November 13, 2013).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Five Themes in the Changing Government Contracting Environment," Enterprise Asset Management Partner Webinar Series
(November 7, 2013).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Acquisition Reform,” George Washington University Law School, Washington, D.C.
(October 29, 2013).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Government Contracting and Competition,” Deltek's Executive Symposium, Dallas, TX
(October 14, 2013).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Government Opportunities Outlook for 2014," Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce’s GovCon Council, McLean, VA
(September 25, 2013).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Strategic Sourcing on Small Businesses,” Madison Services Group, Webinar
(July 24, 2013).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Acquisition Policy Issues and Challenges Facing Government Contractors,” National Contract Management Association (NCMA) World Congress, Nashville, TN
(July 23, 2013).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Acquisition Best Practices,” Department of Homeland Security, Washington, D.C.
(June 10, 2013).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Best Practices in Program Management,” Department of Veterans Affairs Program Management Symposium, Washington, D.C.
(May 28, 2013).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Reducing Procurement Costs,” 2013 Excellence in Government Conference, Washington, D.C.
(May 14, 2013).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Sequestration’s Impact on Government Contractors,” Deltek, Webinar
(March 12, 2013).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Current Challenges Facing Government Contractors,” DC Chapter of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Washington, D.C.
(January 16, 2013).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Marketing to Federal Agencies,” American Council for Technology/Industry Advisory Council (ACT/IAC), Washington, D.C.
(November 13, 2012).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Issues Associated with Employee-Owned Mobile Devices,” Government Mobile and Cybersecurity Conference, Washington, D.C.
(October 23, 2012).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Procurement Reform Seminar,” George Washington University School of Law, Washington, D.C.
(October 16, 2012).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Acquisition Summit,” IBM
(October 16, 2012).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Acquisition Conference,” Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce
(October 12, 2012).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Federal Procurement Transparency Laws and Policies,” Annual ABA Meeting
(August 6, 2012).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Current Challenges Facing Acquisition Community,” Office of Federal Procurement Policy
(July 26, 2012).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Challenges Using Mobile Devices for Government Business," American Council for Technology/Industry Advisory Council (ACT/IAC)
(June 14, 2012).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Acquisition Reform Legislation,” Government Technology and Services Coalition
(June 7, 2012).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Contracting in a Time of Change," Compusearch
(April 25, 2012).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Welcome to Square One - The New FAR Personal Conflict of Interest Regulations,” WMACCA Government Contractors Forum
(February 9, 2012).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“IT Acquisition Reform,” Deltek Conference
(June 15, 2011).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Hot Topics in Government Contracting," Wolters Kluwer
(June 7, 2011).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Small Business Size,” Small Business Size Standards Summit
(May 10, 2011).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Agency Use of Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts,” Federal Information Technology Summit
(April 26, 2011).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Recent Developments in Federal Procurement Legislation and Policies,” Navigant Consulting
(April 15, 2011).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Success and Challenges of Interagency Contracting,” Federal Senior Managers Conference
(April 11, 2011).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“What do the Changes at the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Mean for Your Government Contracting Business?” WMACCA Government Contractors Forum
(March 24, 2011).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Top Acquisition Priorities of the Obama Administration and the New Congress,” National Contract Management Association
(March 23, 2011).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Current Federal Procurement Policies Impact on Government Contractors,” Annual Conference of the Association of Photogrammetry, Mapping, and Geospatial Firms
(March 15, 2011).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“New Defense Conflict of Interest Rules,” Deltek/INPUT Procurement Conference
(January 19, 2011).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Procurement Opportunities, Challenges, and Legislative Solutions,” Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
(November 5, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Impact of Insourcing on Small Businesses,” Procurement Conference Sponsored by Rep. Bartlett of Maryland
(October 22, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Role of OMB in the Legislative, Budget and Regulatory Process,” George Washington University Law School
(October 19, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Impact of Government Insourcing,” Annual Conference of Security Professionals
(October 18, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Government’s Insourcing Initiative,” Small Business Coalition for Fair Contracting
(October 12, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Acquisition Regulatory System,” Board of Contract Appeals Bar Association Seminar
(October 7, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Top Procurement Policy Initiatives of the Obama Administration,” American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Procurement Conference
(September 15, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Coping With Key Changes in Federal Procurement & Project Delivery," American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
(September 15-16, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“In-Sourcing,” Defense Acquisition Management Conference
(June 28, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“In-Sourcing,” NCMA Tysons Corner Chapter Event
(June 22, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Need for Partnerships between Government and Industry,” Washington Technology Procurement Conference
(June 10, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Current Acquisition Issues Impacting Small Businesses,” Minority Business Round Table
(June 9, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Federal Procurement Update,” Annual Conference of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP)
(June 3, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“In-Sourcing,” Procurement Seminar for Government Managers
(May 26, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Overview on Recent Federal Procurement Legislative and Regulatory Developments,” San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
(May 21, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Government In-Sourcing,” Montgomery County Procurement Conference and EXPO
(May 5, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Managing Procurement in the Age of Open Government,” Procurement Seminar Sponsored by 1105 Government Information Group
(April 28, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Current Challenges Facing Government Contractors,” National Academy of Public Administration
(February 19, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Government’s Insourcing Initiative,” ABA Audio Program
(February 4, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Federal Acquisition Regulatory Update,” Federal Contracts Training Center
(January 26, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Government Procurement Hot Topics,” ABA Audio Program
(January 19, 2010).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Obama Administration’s Acquisition Priorities,” Coalition for Government Procurement
(October 28, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Ethics 2.0," Government Marketing Forum
(September 16, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Current Acquisition Reform Initiatives & Developments,” Defense Acquisition
(July 22, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Opportunities & Challenges Contractors Face From the Recovery Act,” TechAmerica
(July 9, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Defense Procurement Reform Initiatives,” NCMA Defense and Aerospace
(July 9, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Webinar: Buy American Act Provisions of the Recovery Act,” National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
(June 30, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“New Contractor Ethics Requirements and Obama Administration Lobbying Restrictions,” TechAmerica Procurement Policy Webinar Series
(June 23, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Federal Procurement Policy Issues Under the Obama Administration,” National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Free State and Baltimore/Washington Corridor Chapters
(June 22, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"New Procurement Regulations," American Council of Technology
(June 18, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Acquisition Reform Laws and Regulations Overview,” National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Potomac Chapter
(June 16, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“New Procurement Laws and Regulations Affecting Government Contractors,” Security Industry Association Government Summit
(June 3, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Procurement Reform Initiatives,” Deltek’s Annual Procurement Conference
(May 14, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“New Contractor Ethics and Compliance Requirements," Congressional Procurement Conference & Expo
(May 13, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Obama Administration’s 'Insourcing' Initiative," Grant Thornton
(May 12, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Government Contracting: Practical Tips After ARRA 2009,” ALI-ABA
(May 6, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Hot Topics: Current Issues Faced By Service Contractors,” NOVA Chapter of the National Contract Management Association
(April 28, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Federal Procurement Policy Under the Obama Administration and the 111th Congress,” National Contract Management Association (NCMA) World Congress
(April 8, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Procurement Provisions in the Recovery Act,” Grant Thornton and Potomac Forum
(March 26, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Small Business Opportunities Under the Recovery Act,” SECAF Executive Briefing Meeting
(March 25, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Acquisition Priorities of the Obama Administration,” Old Dominion Chapter of the National Contract Management Association
(March 19, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Webinar: New Fraud Reporting Regulations,” National Contract Management
(March 17, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Going for Compliance? More Contractor Costs and Risks," ABA Federal Procurement
(March 5, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Stimulus Bill and Recent Procurement Reform Laws and Regulations,” Southwest Procurement
(February 26, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“New Acquisition Regulations,” Potomac Forum
(February 6, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Acquisition Priorities of the New Congress and the Obama Administration,” Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
(January 22, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Federal Acquisition: A Look Ahead,” George Washington
(January 15, 2009).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Small Business Panel,” DC Chapter of the National Contract Management Association
(December 17, 2008).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“New Regulations Affecting Contractors,” Potomac Forum Training
(December 9, 2008).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Acquisition Challenges Facing the Obama Administration,” Coalition for Government
(December 4, 2008).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Acquisition Priorities of the Next Administration and Congress,” National Contract Management Association Suncoast Chapter
(December 2, 2008).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Performance-Based Contracting,” Potomac Forum Training Seminar
(November 18, 2008).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Acquisition Priorities of Congress and the Next Administration,” Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce
(October 29, 2008).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“New Contractor Ethics and Compliance Requirements,” Annual Executive Leadership Conference
(October 26, 2008).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Annual Government Contracts Conference,” General Electric
(October 22, 2008).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Task and Delivery Order Protests,” American Council for Technology Executive Breakfast
(October 16, 2008).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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“Government Contracting,” George Washington University Law School
(September 22, 2008).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"E-Government Transaction Services," E-Government Transaction Services
(September 9, 2008).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
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"Future Contracting Trends," Government Horizons
(September 2008).
Speaker: Robert A. Burton.
Publications
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"GSA’s E-Marketplace Initiative Offers Significant Opportunities For Small And Diverse Businesses," Nextgov
(November 4, 2021).
Author: Robert A. Burton.
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"The argument for preserving the AbilityOne Program," Federal News Network
(March 12, 2021).
Authors: Robert A. Burton and Craig Barrett.
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"E-Marketplaces In The Time Of COVID-19," Nextgov
(August 4, 2020).
Author: Robert A. Burton.
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"COVID-19 and Frustrated Contractors – Understanding the Federal Landscape in 2020 and Beyond," FederalHealthIT
(May 19, 2020).
Author: Robert A. Burton.
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"The Government's E-Marketplace Experiment," Federal Computer Week
(February 27, 2020).
Author: Robert A. Burton.
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"Want to buy from small businesses? Look no further than online," Federal News Network
(December 23, 2019).
Author: Robert A. Burton
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"Is A Federal Shutdown Your Next Holiday Surprise?" Law360
(December 20, 2018).
Authors: J. Chris Haile, Rebecca L. Springer, Robert A. Burton, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady, and Trina Fairley Barlow.
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"Online Marketplaces: Making Federal Procurement Simple," Federal News Network
(December 10, 2018).
Author: Robert A. Burton
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"Government Contracts – Will Purchasing Be Streamlined?" Crowell & Moring's Regulatory Forecast 2018
(February 2018).
Contributors: Robert Burton, Lorraine Campos, Elizabeth Buehler, and Olivia Lynch.
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"Acquisition and Budget Reform: Where is the Trump Administration Headed?" Contract Management Magazine
(December 1, 2017).
Authors: Robert A. Burton and Elizabeth Buehler.
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"Trump Administration Seeks to Reduce Regulatory Burdens," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(January 31, 2017).
Authors: Elizabeth Buehler, Robert A. Burton, Lorraine M. Campos and Peter J. Eyre
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"Trump’s Ethics Executive Order More Concerned with Post-Government Employment Activities," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(January 30, 2017).
Authors: Robert A. Burton, Lorraine M. Campos, Peter J. Eyre, David J. Ginsberg and Elizabeth Buehler.
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"Federal Procurement: The Road Ahead Under Trump"
(December 16, 2016).
Author: Robert A. Burton.
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"'Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces' Rules Head to White House for Final Review," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(May 6, 2016).
Authors: Steve McBrady, Jason M. Crawford, Angela B. Styles, Kris D. Meade, and Robert Burton.
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"The Rise of Bid Protests – A Continuing Trend," 2015 Annual Review of Government Contracting
(July 2015).
Author: Robert A. Burton.
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"Doing More with Less: Dealing with Sequestration," The Washington Times
(February 12, 2013).
Author: Robert A. Burton.
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"U.S. Federal Government Procurement: Common-Sense Improvements to Save Taxpayer Dollars," Contract Management
(March 2012).
Author: Robert A. Burton.
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"Op-Ed: In-Sourcing a Threat to Small Business," Washington Business Journal
(August 20, 2010).
Author: Robert A. Burton.
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"Concrete Steps Government Should Take to Alleviate Growing Procurement Challenges for Small Businesses," Federal Contracts Report by Bloomberg BNA
(August 17, 2010).
Author: Robert A. Burton.
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"Op-Ed: GSA Loophole Costs Small Businesses Billions," Washington Technology
(August 2, 2010).
Author: Robert A. Burton.
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"Chapter 2: Current Acquisition Reform Priorities," Inside the Minds: The Impact of Recent Changes in Government Contracts
(2010).
Author: Robert A. Burton.
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"Managing Subcontracts: Optimizing the U.S. Government's Supply Chain," Thomson West
(November 2009).
Contributing Author: Robert A. Burton.
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"Emerging Acquisition Policy Themes: More Reform," Federal Times
(November 17, 2008).
Author: Robert A. Burton.
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"Cost-Plus: The Debate Never Ends," Federal Computer Week
(October 27, 2008).
Author: Robert A. Burton.
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"Past Performance, Future Results," Federal Computer Week
(October 20, 2008).
Author: Robert A. Burton.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"Potential Federal Government Shutdown: Crowell & Moring Identifies and Answers Common Questions,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 29, 2021).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Peter Eyre, Trina Fairley Barlow, Robert A. Burton, Rebecca L. Springer, Daniel R. Forman, Nicole Owren-Wiest, J. Chris Haile
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"Biden’s First 100 Days: Developments to Date and What Lies Ahead,"
Administrative Law Alert
(May 7, 2021).
Contacts: James G. Flood, Michael K. Atkinson, Tim Shadyac, Troy A. Barsky, Byron R. Brown, Caroline E. Brown, Robert A. Burton, Matthew Cohen, Kelly T. Currie, Jodi G. Daniel, W. Scott Douglas, Carina C. Federico, Paul Freeman, Thomas P. Gies, Alexis J. Gilman, Christine B. Hawes, Robert Holleyman, Stacie Heller, S. Starling Marshall, Shelley Su, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Scott L. Winkelman, Kate Beale
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"EPA Considers Updating Federal Procurement Guidelines for Recycled Content,"
Environment & Natural Resources Law Alert
(April 16, 2020).
Contacts: Robert A. Burton, Elliott P. Laws, Byron R. Brown, Jennifer A. Giblin
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"GSA Requests More Industry Feedback on Consolidation of Multiple Award Schedules,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 3, 2019).
Contact: Robert A. Burton
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"OMB's Newly Proposed Acquisition Pilot Program Could Be a Game-Changer,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 13, 2019).
Contact: Robert A. Burton
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"OFPP Still Myth-Busting, Seeks to Improve Industry Engagement on Acquisition Issues,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 30, 2019).
Contact: Robert A. Burton
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"Section 809 Panel Releases Volume 3 Report and Recommendations,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 16, 2019).
Contacts: Nicole Owren-Wiest, Robert A. Burton, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Is a Federal Shutdown Your Next Holiday Surprise?,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 18, 2018).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Peter Eyre, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Trina Fairley Barlow, Stephen J. McBrady, Rebecca L. Springer, Robert A. Burton
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"And Then There Was One... GSA Schedule,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 28, 2018).
Contacts: Robert A. Burton, Lorraine M. Campos, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Alan W. H. Gourley
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"DoD Final Rule on Commercial Items: DoD Checks the Box for Congress But Still Unnecessarily Burdens Commercial Contractors,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 7, 2018).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Lorraine M. Campos, Robert A. Burton, Alan W. H. Gourley, John E. McCarthy Jr., Nicole Owren-Wiest, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Section 809 Panel Releases Volume 1 Report and Recommendations,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 6, 2018).
Contacts: Robert A. Burton, Lorraine M. Campos, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Federal Government Shutdown: Crowell & Moring Identifies and Answers Common Questions,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 19, 2018).
Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Robert A. Burton, Peter Eyre, Daniel R. Forman, J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Rebecca L. Springer
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"Federal Government Shutdown: Crowell & Moring Identifies and Answers Common Questions,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 21, 2017).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Trina Fairley Barlow, Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Rebecca L. Springer, Daniel R. Forman, Robert A. Burton
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"Trump’s Spring Cleaning – Executive Order Targets Agencies to Improve "Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Accountability","
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 15, 2017).
Contact: Robert A. Burton
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"This Month in International Trade — January 2017,"
International Trade Bulletin
(February 9, 2017).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Frances P. Hadfield, Edward Goetz, W. Scott Douglas, Patricia L. Wu, Jeffrey L. Snyder, Charles C. Hwang, Daniel Cannistra, Eduardo Mathison, Carlton Greene, David (Dj) Wolff, Lorenzo Di Masi, Gordon McAllister, Robert A. Burton, Lorraine M. Campos, Peter Eyre, Alan W. H. Gourley, James G. Flood, Monique D. Almy
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"2-for-1: The Price of New Regulations under the Trump Administration,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 31, 2017).
Contacts: Robert A. Burton, Lorraine M. Campos, Peter Eyre
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"Changes to the Revolving Door: Trump’s Ethics Executive Order,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 30, 2017).
Contacts: Robert A. Burton, Lorraine M. Campos, Peter Eyre, David J. Ginsberg
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"OFPP Seeks to Debunk Myths about Debriefings,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 27, 2017).
Contact: Robert A. Burton
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"You’re Not Hired! President Trump Imposes Executive Agency Hiring Freeze,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 24, 2017).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Robert A. Burton
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"In with the New: Trump Freezes Pending and Non-Issued Obama-Era Regulations,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 23, 2017).
Contact: Robert A. Burton
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"Legislation Aims to Improve Program Management,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 19, 2016).
Contact: Robert A. Burton
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"Myth-Busting is Still Alive: FAR Council Encourages Industry/Government Communications,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 2, 2016).
Contact: Robert A. Burton
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"GAO Says Strategic Sourcing Benefits Realized, Wants Expansion,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 18, 2016).
Contact: Robert A. Burton
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"Failure to Consider CAS Materiality Criteria Dooms Gov’t Claim,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 10, 2016).
Contacts: Robert A. Burton, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson
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"It’s Back – DCAA’s Non-Defense Audit Authority Revived,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 3, 2016).
Contacts: Robert A. Burton, Stephen J. McBrady
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"Compensation Caps Rule Finalized,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 2, 2016).
Contacts: Robert A. Burton, Stephen J. McBrady
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"DoD: Acquisition Shows Improvement (But Still Needs It),"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 27, 2016).
Contact: Robert A. Burton
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"Congress Considers Tweaking IT Spending,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 17, 2016).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Robert A. Burton
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"Goodbye DUNS Numbers; Hello ??,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 4, 2016).
Contact: Robert A. Burton
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"Protests and Corrective Action on the Rise,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 31, 2016).
Contact: Robert A. Burton
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"New Defense CAS Board Proposed in Senate Version of NDAA,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 27, 2016).
Contact: Robert A. Burton
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"“Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” Rules Head to White House for Final Review,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 9, 2016).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady, Robert A. Burton
Press Coverage
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The White House Just Pulled Its Nominee To Fill The Still-Vacant Job Of Federal Procurement Chief
June 8, 2022 — Government Executive
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A Former Fed’s Perspective On 3 Capabilities That Help Businesses Succeed As Government Contractors
June 1, 2022 — Federal New Network
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Former OFPP Administrators Say New Nominee Must Do These Things To Succeed
August 17, 2021 — Federal News Network
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Proposed Rule Requiring Federal Contractors To Pay A $15 Minimum Wage Is Released
July 21, 2021 — Government Executive
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Biden Names First ‘Made in America’ Office Director
April 27, 2021 — Government Executive
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How Biden’s ‘Made in America’ Executive Order Could Impact Federal Contractors
February 24, 2021 — Government Executive
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When It Comes To Bid Protests, Vendors Playing With Even Money At GAO
January 11, 2021 — Federal News Network
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Contractors Seek Clearer, Uniform Guidance For Returning to Offices
September 22, 2020 — Government Executive
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Utilizing e-Marketplaces In Government (video clip)
September 2, 2020 — Government Matters
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Watchdog Faults Medicare Agency’s Use Of Communications Contractors
July 17, 2020 — The New York Times
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Enhanced Debriefings Work So Why Can't GSA Move Faster To Make Them Permanent?
February 10, 2020 — Federal News Network
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GSA Fine-Tunes E-Commerce Effort
January 17, 2020 — Federal Computer Week
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How The Pentagon Was Duped By Contractors Using Shell Companies
January 4, 2020 — Bloomberg
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Experts Praise New Acquisition Workforce Training Requirements
December 16, 2019 — NextGov
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Bid Protests, Suspension And Debarments Continue to Drop, But For How Long?
November 11, 2019 — Federal News Network
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HHS’s Suspension of Acquisition Services Leaves Outside Agencies and Contractors in Limbo
September 13, 2019 — Government Executive
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Procurement Gurus Mostly Pleased With GSA's E-Commerce Plans
May 9, 2019 — Federal Computer Week
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GSA Closes In On Plans To Try Out E-Commerce Portal
March 8, 2019 — Federal Computer Week
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Trump Nominates Official To Lead OFPP, Former Leader Provides Advice (podcast)
February 28, 2019 — Federal News Network
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Commercial Online Marketplaces' Benefits To Federal Procurement (video)
February 28, 2019 — Government Matters
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Government Matters (Full Show) - February 28, 2019 (video clip)
February 28, 2019 — Government Matters
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GSA Launches Enhanced Debriefing Pilot, But Why Not Make It Permanent?
February 18, 2019 — Federal News Network
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OFPP Administrator, Where Art Thou?
September 24, 2018 — Federal News Radio
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4 Trends Driving More Suspension, Debarment Of Vendors
June 25, 2018 — Federal News Radio
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$50B Alliant 2 IT Services Contract Gets The Go-Ahead For Agency Use
June 18, 2018 — Federal News Radio
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Highlights From The Bridge On December 17: A Prospective On The Year Ahead In GovCon
December 18, 2017 — The Bridge
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Private Auditors Primed To take Larger Role With Pentagon
November 27, 2017 — Bloomberg BNA
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Potential For Commercial Item Acquisition In Federal Markets
October 23, 2017 — Government Matters
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Improving Federal Program Management Is Hot Summer Topic in D.C.
July 20, 2017 — Bloomberg Government
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New Law Aims To Cut Red Tape
July 19, 2017 — Government Executive
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Lean On Industry To Boost Program Management, Panelists Say
July 19, 2017 — Bloomberg BNA - Federal Contracts Report
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Pace of Trump Nominations Causes Growing Contractor Concerns
July 11, 2017 — Bloomberg BNA
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How Trump Procurement Policy May Align With Steve Bannon
— Bloomberg BNA Federal Contracts Report
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Leaders in the Field: Crowell & Moring
May 1, 2017 — PubKGroup
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The Bridge - Episode 1
April 2, 2017 — ABC
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Rollout Of Project Management Law Promises Responsible Use Of Taxpayer Dollars
February 16, 2017 — Federal News Radio
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What's Next For The Program Management Law?
February 16, 2017 — Federal Times
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What Contractors Should Expect From The Trump Administration
January 27, 2017 — Federal News Radio
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OMB Memo Count: 31 Over Last 12 Months, Including 2 New Ones
January 9, 2017 — Federal News Radio
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Rob Burton: Bill Would Establish Importance Of Program Management
December 8, 2016 — Federal News Radio
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New DOD Panel Could Produce Dueling Accounting Standards
December 2, 2016 — Bloomberg BNA
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Senate Creates Gap In Vendor Protest Rights; Is It Just The Beginning?
November 11, 2016 — Federal News Radio
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Contractors Stay Hopeful Trump Will Rescind Executive Orders
November 9, 2016 — Bloomberg BNA
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Lots Of Turnover At HASC, But Leadership Stays Stable
November 9, 2016 — Bloomberg BNA
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McCain's Effort On Acquisition Overhaul May Set SASC's Tone
November 9, 2016 — Bloomberg BNA
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HASC Members Face Reshuffle While Senate Panel Stays Steady
November 7, 2016 — Bloomberg BNA
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Program Management Bill Aims to Boost Acquisition Efficiency
September 28, 2016 — Bloomberg BNA
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The State of Federal Procurement
September 13, 2016 — Federal News Radio
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Contractors Could Face Dual Accounting Standards in Defense Bill
August 8, 2016 — Bloomberg Law
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Multiple-Award Gov’t Contracts Raise Stakes for Contractors
June 27, 2016 — Law360
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House May Not Want Fixed-Price Reforms, Analysts Say
May 24, 2016 — Bloomberg BNA
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Category Management Gets Pushback on Capitol Hill
May 2, 2016 — FierceGovernmentIT
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Growing Confusion Over Category Management Sparks Hill Interest
May 2, 2016 — Federal News Radio
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Gov’t Contracts Veteran Rob Burton Joins Crowell & Moring
April 4, 2016 — Law360
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Program Management Could Soon be Coming to Agencies
November 24, 2015 — Federal Times
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Robert Burton: Acquisition Reforms Likely to Live On in Next NDAA
October 22, 2015 — Federal News Radio
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Leadership, Succession at Heart of IT Acquisition Challenges
October 17, 2015 — FedScoop
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Former VA Procurement Chief Talked the Talk but Ignored Red Flags, Investigators Say
December 18, 2014 — Washington Times
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Merger Rush for Offshore Inversion Tax Break Bets on Stalemate in Congress
July 21, 2014 — Bloomberg BNA
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Program Management Changes Could Improve Procurement Outcomes, Officials Say
July 6, 2014 — Bloomberg BNA
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OMB Directs Agencies to Embrace "Value Engineering"
January 3, 2014 — Government Executive
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In Navy Billing Scandal, a Third Company Puts an Executive on Leave
December 19, 2013 — The New York Times
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Federal News Countdown: Budget deal and its impact
December 13, 2013 — Federal News Radio
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Small Businesses Carrying Weight of Shutdown on Their Payrolls
October 16, 2013 — Federal News Radio
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Former OFPP Chief Says Independent Forum Needed for Contract Bundling Disputes
October 10, 2013 — Bloomberg BNA
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New Federal Market Equals New Thinking
September 23, 2013 — Government Contracting Weekly
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Top-Secret Crate Packers Among Legions Hired With Leaker
June 12, 2013 — Bloomberg Business
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No-Bid U.S. Government Contracts Jump 9 Percent Defying Obama Direction
March 15, 2013 — Bloomberg Government
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Silver Lining for Small Businesses Lies in OFPP Request
February 21, 2013 — FCW
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With Congress Out, Contractors Count Down to Sequestration
February 19, 2013 — Law360
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Whistle-Blower Protections Not Strong Enough, Critics Contend
January 25, 2013 — Washington Business Journal
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Women Lose More Ground in U.S. Small Business Contracts Race
January 24, 2013 — Bloomberg Business
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Old Procurement Tools Gain New Luster
January 15, 2013 — FCW
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Obama Expels BP, Record Number of Firms from Contracting
December 20, 2012 — Bloomberg Business
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Contracting’s Seismic Shift?
December 11, 2012 — Federal Computer Week
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Hurricane Sandy’s $180 Million Federal Tab Tops Cost of Irene
December 2, 2012 — The Washington Post
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CAOs: Juggling as a Job Skill
October 29, 2012 — Federal Computer Week
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GOP Platform Signals Possible Shift in Contractor Fortunes
September 10, 2012 — Federal Computer Week
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Analysis: Some Long-Term Contracts Put Government at a Disadvantage
September 5, 2012 — Federal Computer Week
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Former OFPP Officials Say Government in State of ‘Paralysis’
July 27, 2012 — Federal News Radio
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GSA Spent $28 Million on Taxpayer-Funded Events Since 2005
June 13, 2012 — Bloomberg Business
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More Aggressive But Slower DCAA Can Cost Contractors
June 6, 2012 — Law360
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Minority Contracts Fall for First Time in Decade
May 13, 2012 — The Washington Post
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Contractors Prepare for New Rules On Their Business Systems
April 29, 2012 — The Washington Post
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New Defense Rules Might Cost Contractors Money
April 25, 2012 — Washington Technology
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OFPP Nominee Could be in for a Long Wait
April 24, 2012 — Federal Computer Week
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A Third Phase of Myth-Busting Effort to Guide Agency Procurement Practices
April 18, 2012 — Washington Business Journal
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VA Pushes Relationship Repair with Industry Suppliers
April 16, 2012 — Federal Computer Week
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Is Federal BYOD for Mobile Moving Too Fast?
April 4, 2012 — Federal Computer Week
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Suspension and Debarment Often Misunderstood, Contractors Told
March 30, 2012 — Government Executive
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Lawmakers Demand Crackdown on U.S. Program Enriching Wealthy
February 22, 2012 — Bloomberg Business
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U.S. Deals Aiding Blind Draw Scrutiny as Rivals Struggle
January 26, 2012 — Bloomberg Business
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IT Acquisition: Pay Less Now, More Later
January 20, 2012 — Federal Computer Week
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Government Contract Reforms to Watch In 2012
January 1, 2012 — Law360
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Ban on A-76 Competitions for Outsourcing Extended in Omnibus Bill
December 22, 2011 — Government Executive
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Congress Clarifies ‘Critical Function’ Definition
December 21, 2011 — Federal Computer Week
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Reverse Auctions: A Bid for Budget-Conscious Business
December 14, 2011 — Federal Computer Week
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Attorney Offers Advice to Contractors in Light of Recent Final Rule on PCIs
December 6, 2011 — Bloomberg BNA
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Short Tenures at OFPP Hurt Acquisition Initiatives, Experts Say
November 2, 2011 — Federal Computer Week
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OFPP May Struggle to Get Agencies Under Fewer Roofs
October 3, 2011 — Federal Computer Week
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Office of Management and Budget Insourcing Policy Does Little to Protect Small Firms
September 16, 2011 — Washington Business Journal
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Outsourcing: The ‘Critical Function’ Controversy
September 12, 2011 — Federal Computer Week
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Aegis Competition: An End to Sole Suppliers?
September 1, 2011 — Bloomberg Business
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Defense Funding for Cybersecurity is Hard to Pin Down
March 29, 2011 — Nextgov
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Contracting Tactics Can Hurt Smaller Companies
November 26, 2010 — Washington Business Journal
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Bid Protests To Keep Rising As New OCI Rules Loom
October 15, 2010 — Law360
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The Impact of Small Biz Law on Contractors
October 14, 2010 — Law360
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Gov’t Contracting Legislation to Watch This Fall
September 29, 2010 — Law360
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Small-Business Bill A Mixed Bag for All Cos.
September 24, 2010 — Law360
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Contractors Brace for Fight Over High-Road Rules
September 24, 2010 — Law360
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Contractors Brace for Fallout From FAPIIS
September 20, 2010 — Law360
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Zoned Out
June 1, 2010 — Government Executive
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Inherently Governmental Job Proposal Blurs a Blurry World
April 29, 2010 — Federal Computer Week
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Contract Cons Can Exploit Transportation Delay
January 13, 2010 — The Washington Times
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Procurement Reform Fever to Die Down in 2010
January 6, 2010 — Federal Computer Week
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New Rule on Task-Order Protests Not Causing Problems, Panel Says
December 14, 2009 — Washington Technology
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Senate Confirms Procurement Policy Chief
November 23, 2009 — Government Executive
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Federal Transparency Trend Could Spread to States
November 20, 2009 — Government Technology
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2.0 Takes Hold in the Acquisition Community
October 22, 2009 — Federal Computer Week
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A Handbook on Acquisition Reforms
September 17, 2009 — Federal Computer Week
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Many Recovery Act Contracts Fall Into High-Risk Category
August 31, 2009 — Government Executive
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Administration Prepares for New Era of Procurement Rules
June 4, 2009 — Washington Technology
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DOD IG Spots Conflict in Regulations
May 15, 2009 — Federal Computer Week
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The Hidden Force in Acquisition
May 1, 2009 — Federal Computer Week
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Obama Executive Order Limits Contractors’ Hiring Options
April 10, 2009 — Government Executive
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Obama Wants Contracting Overhaul
March 6, 2009 — Federal Computer Week
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Burton/Cox: Reforming Defense Procurement
February 25, 2009 — The Washington Times
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Stimulus to Bring New Acquisition Challenges
February 18, 2009 — Federal News Radio
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Law Requires IG, Contracting Officer Involvement
February 12, 2009 — Federal Computer Week
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Defense Procurement Case Cited in Delay of Women’s Contracting Program
January 13, 2009 — Government Executive
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Watchdogs Make Industry Leery
December 5, 2008 — Federal Computer Week
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For Government Contractors, Obama Means More Oversight
November 17, 2008 — Washington Business Journal
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Federal Procurement Policy Wonk Sees Oversight Storm Brewing
November 11, 2008 — Aviation Week
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Decision in Defense Procurement Case Could Set Precedent
November 11, 2008 — Government Executive
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