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
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
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
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
COMMENTARY
Improved communications is necessary to achieve cost reductions and efficiencies at the Defense Department, writes Stan Soloway of the Professional Services Council.
- By Stan Soloway
- Oct 07, 2010
COMMENTARY
The Obama administration needs to correct transparency imbalances where either too little or too much information is being shared with the public, says Stan Soloway of the Professional Services Council.
- By Stan Soloway
- Jun 28, 2010
COMMENTARY
Small-business contracting fell last year, but one year isn't a trend. PSC President Stan Soloway warns against a rush to change contracting goals.
- By Stan Soloway
- Jul 16, 2012
COMMENTARY
Reducing government costs is in everyone's best interest, writes Stan Soloway, but too much emphasis on cutting margins will only hurt government and industry in the long run.
- By Stan Soloway
- Apr 13, 2012
The savings from insourcing that defense and civilian agencies are expected to report to Congress next February will be largely illusory.
- By Stan Soloway
- Oct 29, 2009