COMMENTARY
The market often gets enamored with the latest and geatest policy, strategy or idea, so we must always remind ourselves that a new idea might be smart, but it won't apply in all cases, Stan Soloway explains in his latest commentary.
- By Stan Soloway
- Sep 28, 2016
OPINION
Washington turns the Edward Snowden scandal into another opportunity to attack contractors instead of entering a serious debate about national security policy.
- By Stan Soloway
- Jun 27, 2013
The status of the federal civil service and acquisition workforce is likely to be high on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee's agenda this year.
- By Stan Soloway
- Feb 02, 2009
President Barack Obama’s management agenda might open the door to an important dialogue on federal contracting and public/private cooperation.
- By Stan Soloway
- Mar 27, 2009
COMMENTARY
Are you guilty until proven innocent? Columnist and PSC President Stan Soloway argues that too many people and groups want to slap contractors with a debarment without considering due process rights.
- By Stan Soloway
- Mar 30, 2011
OPINION
Among the deficit and debt debate we missed the chance to talk about what a modern government looks like.
- By Stan Soloway
- Oct 25, 2012
COMMENTARY
Total lifecycle cost must be a significant factor at the Defense Department as it focuses on budget cuts.
- By Stan Soloway
- Jun 01, 2010
OPINION
The volume of bid protests is drawing more attention, but will the remedies make things worse? Former PSC President Stan Soloway offers some alternatives to process that can protect bidders and improve the procurement process.
- By Stan Soloway
- Jun 03, 2016
OPINION
How the budget crisis gets resolved is anyone's guess, but according to PSC President Stan Soloway, that's no reason you shouldn't prepare for a government shutdown.
OPINION
As the government rushes forward with strategic sourcing, PSC President Stan Soloway advices caution because how and where strategic sourcing gets applied can be the difference between a win and lose for both sides.
- By Stan Soloway
- May 22, 2013
PSC president Stan Soloway praises the Obama administration's procurement memos as evenhanded, but insourcing is still an issue.
- By Stan Soloway
- Jul 30, 2009
OPINION
There are several acquisition reform efforts underway, but the best starting point needs to begin with reestablishing the foundation laid in the 1990s that emphasized communication, collaboration and commercial best practices.
- By Stan Soloway
- Apr 29, 2014
COMMENTARY
Most of the pressure to transform operations has been on the government but the contractor community also needs to take a hard look at itself.
- By Stan Soloway
- Nov 07, 2017
COMMENTARY
The Commission on Wartime Contracting thinks a surplus of contractors has led to too much waste in Iraq and Afghanistan, but Stan Soloway offers a different perspective on the issue.
- By Stan Soloway
- Oct 14, 2011
TRANSITION
The incoming Trump Administration is taking shape and early signs point to the important role technology will play but that doesn't mean the picture is totally rosy for industry.
- By Stan Soloway
- Dec 20, 2016