OPINION
While solving the overarching fiscal impasse is out of DOD's control, there is plenty the department can and should be doing to reduce costs and operate more efficiently; however, the problem is that no one seems to be doing it. PSC President Stan Soloway explains.
- By Stan Soloway
- Dec 02, 2013
OPINION
There are some tough conversations ahead between contractors and their government customers as they try to bounce back from the 16-day shutdown. Doing things the usual way just won't cut it, but will anything really change?
- By Stan Soloway
- Oct 22, 2013
OPINION
In an era of deep budget cuts and fiscal uncertainty, the need for communication and collaboration between government and industry has never been greater but the resistance on the part of agency officials runs deep.
- By Stan Soloway
- Sep 23, 2013
OPINION
Congress is moving forward with acquisition reform efforts to bring more commercial buying to the government, but agency actions often go in the opposition direction.
- By Stan Soloway
- Mar 01, 2013
OPINION
The Defense Department has moved forward with a cost-analysis regulation that's inaccurate and based on false assumptions. PSC President Stan Soloway explains the damage that potentially will be done.
- By Stan Soloway
- Jul 31, 2013
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
COMMENTARY
With a new emphasis on pricing and profits, DOD will make it more difficult for contractors to innovate.
- By Stan Soloway
- May 06, 2011
GSA communications efforts around the $10 billion OASIS contract have been unprecedented and are an example for others, but there are still critical questions about the lucrative contract that need to be answered. PSC President and WT columnist Stan Soloway explores issues around pricing, strategic sourcing and past performance.
- By Stan Soloway
- Apr 26, 2013
COMMENTARY
Contractors need the government to act now and plan for sequestration.
- By Stan Soloway
- Jun 13, 2012
COMMENTARY
Private finance initiatives are an effective way to relieve budgetary pressure and enable agencies to move forward with infrastructure improvements, writes Stan Soloway.
- By Stan Soloway
- May 11, 2010
COMMENTARY
The fiscal 2012 National Defense Authorization Act contains more than two dozen significant procurement-related provisions. Some raise serious concerns, others raise questions, and still others could have positive results.
- By Stan Soloway
- Jul 27, 2011
The hot button issue of insourcing is creating unease, especially in the Defense Department, where weak guidance has produced a sense of confusion among the various components.
- By Stan Soloway
- Jul 02, 2009
COMMENTARY
Columnist Stan Soloway says the best way to weather the coming years of government austerity is for agencies and contractors to collaborate on the best and most cost-effective solutions.
- By Stan Soloway
- Jan 21, 2011
COMMENTARY
The Haiti relief effort offers an important lesson for those responding to the everyday challenges of government.
- By Stan Soloway
- Mar 01, 2010
Nothing is better for the procurement process that a good argument that pushes the best ideas forward.
- By Stan Soloway
- Aug 31, 2011