Top 5 Things to Know in Government Contracting This Week (April 13th - 19th, 2024)

Hello readers! Here are the top five things you need to know in government contracting for the week of April 13th – April 19th, 2024.

Bills Introduced in Senate: On April 10, the Senate Committee of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs introduced three significant bills:
- S.4055, Improving Contracting Outcomes Act of 2024: This bill will establish a pilot program to improve contracting outcomes.
- S.4036, Government Spending Oversight Act of 2024: This bill will establish a Government Spending Oversight Committee within the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency.
- S.4042, Strengthening Oversight of Federal Records Act of 2024: This bill will amend title 44 of United States Code to reform the management of Federal records.
Maryland Delegation to Launch Bipartisan Push for Funds to Rebuild Collapsed Baltimore Bridge: This is a significant development in infrastructure and will likely involve substantial government contracts.
Gartner’s Top Government Technology Trends for 2024: Gartner identified the top five government technology trends for 2024 that can guide public sector leaders to deliver better, faster and increasingly more cost-effective citizen services. The trends include Adaptive Security, Digital Identity Ecosystems, and AI for Decision Intelligence.
Senate Bill to Streamline Federal Procurement Process for Agencies: The Federal Improvement in Technology Procurement Act aims to update federal procurement rules to eliminate obsolete requirements, simplify the bidding process for contractors and expand the use of advanced procurement methods.
Federal News: Exploring the Trends and Innovations in Government Contracting: This article, published on April 18, 2024, provides government contractors with important updates on policy changes, regulations, and contract opportunities.

Stay tuned for next week’s edition of “Top 5 Things to Know in GovCon this Week” for more insights and updates from RSM on the ever-changing government contracting industry!

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