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Cost Estimating NewsBrief: April 4, 2025
The Navy’s shipbuilding capabilities are slowly sinking
(Federal News Network) The Navy has invested billions in its shipbuilding industrial base. But the results haven’t come in. Ships take too long to build. And often too long to repair. According to the latest look-see by the Government Accountability Office, Navy officials can’t say for certain how well their investments are paying off. Shelby Oakley, the GAO’s director for contracting and national security acquisition, joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to give the details. Read More
Agencies may have to pay more for late contractor invoices due to Trump payment system overhaul
(Government Executive) Agencies could be on the hook for interest on late payments to government contractors, as President Donald Trump seeks to overhaul the contractor payment system. On Feb. 26, the president signed an executive order requiring agencies in conjunction with the Department of Government Efficiency to build centralized technological systems to record all payments issued under their contracts and grants, as well as a justification for each such payment, to increase oversight of government contracting. Read More
The government confirms its rights to certain contractor intellectual property
(Federal News Network) A recent dispute between the Air Force and a simulation software subcontractor proved an important point. The government has rights to certain intellectual property by challenging so-called markings such as notes on who can do what with images, drawings and technical data. Haynes Boone procurement attorney Dan Ramish joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin with more on this case. Read More
Scholarships and Discounts for Federal Workers at Georgetown SCS
(Georgetown University) As a longtime pillar of our nation’s capital, Georgetown is deeply committed to serving the Washington, D.C., metropolitan community. In light of many Washingtonians facing disruption and uncertainty, Interim President Robert M. Groves announced a University-wide initiative to aid displaced federal workers, as well as recent Georgetown graduates, with extensive career development resources. The School of Continuing Studies (SCS) is proud to support this joint initiative across Georgetown by offering a wide range of degree and non-degree program scholarships and training opportunities. Read More
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