COMMENTARY
A Senate proposal to reduce the number bid protests gets the cart before the horse and misses the opportunity to address the root causes of protests.
- By Stan Soloway
- Jul 25, 2017
COMMENTARY
Stan Soloway shares some counter-intuitive reasoning that says agencies under budget pressure often are the most innovative and might be where the best opportunities are found.
- By Stan Soloway
- May 22, 2017
COMMENTARY
Stan Soloway, former DOD executive and leader of the Professional Services Council, offers some simple advice to anyone looking to reform how the government operates: It's not about changing laws; it's about collaboration and culture.
- By Stan Soloway
- Mar 27, 2017
COMMENTARY
Mattis has requested a review of DOD's core business processes. Will this launch a new era of procurement reforms and new ways of doing business?
- By Stan Soloway
- Feb 28, 2017
COMMENTARY
Procurement policy expert Stan Soloway argues that commercial acquisition should be the norm in government procurement and the new Trump administration might provide an opportunity for real reform.
- By Stan Soloway
- Jan 18, 2017
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
COMMENTARY
The Trump administration will face many issues on day one, and none loom larger than how the administration will craft a budget that can meet its policy priorities.
- By Stan Soloway
- Nov 14, 2016
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
COMMENTARY
The past performance system is in shambles and no one seems surprised but an efficient and transparent system will make the acquisition process better for agencies and contractors alike.
- By Stan Soloway
- Aug 02, 2016
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
Yes, there are signs that the use of LPTA acquisition strategies is abating, but Stan Soloway explains that we still have a way to go.
- By Stan Soloway
- May 09, 2016
OPINION
Government agencies are trying various ways to break new ground in procurement, but the results and approaches can vary widely from one agency to the next.
- By Stan Soloway
- Mar 30, 2016
OPINION
The Obama administration might be coming to a close, but it's never too late to lay the groundwork for a sound IT policy that can have a positive impact for years to come.
- By Stan Soloway
- Mar 03, 2016
OPINION
The Defense Department has released its long-awaited DOD Instruction to guide the acquisition of services and unfortunately they missed an opportunity to make real improvements.
- By Stan Soloway
- Jan 21, 2016
OPINION
FedRAMP was intended to be a gateway for companies selling cloud services to the government but because of delays and a lack of reciprocity many are questioning whether it is at risk of being a ramp to nowhere. Stan Soloway explains.
- By Stan Soloway
- Dec 10, 2015