by Rick Agopsowicz | Apr 2, 2021
Working in the world of government proposals can be both an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it’s far from simple – especially when you look at proposal evaluations. Understanding the intricacies of proposal evaluations is vital if you’re...
by Rick Agopsowicz | Mar 19, 2021
Cost to the government must be considered in the award of EVERY contract, and cost realism evaluations are an essential part of the award of cost reimbursement contracts. (In class #2 of this series we covered how “price realism” could be applied to select FFP type...
by Rick Agopsowicz | Mar 5, 2021
Past performance is a common evaluation factor on which award decisions are based. A company’s past performance evaluation could be the difference between winning and losing a contract. But do contractors understand how to maximize their chances for success in this...
by Olivia Mohler | Jan 22, 2021
At CORTAC Group, we’ve kicked off the new year with fresh perspectives and positive change. As always, we started with our team. We couldn’t be more excited to announce that Jerry Leishman has been promoted to Executive Vice President and National Security &...
by Jerry Leishman | Nov 11, 2020
As cybersecurity risks rise, it’s more important than ever for Chief Legal and Compliance Officers to step up to the plate. Both in understanding and enforcing U.S. regulatory and compliance requirements within their respective organization. Risks like these call for...
by Jerry Leishman | Oct 30, 2020
We couldn’t be more excited to announce that CORTAC Group won an Impact Washington Cybersecurity RFP award! Our team has worked diligently to make this a reality – and we kept Department of Defense (DoD) suppliers front of mind throughout the process. That’s...
by JP Patino | Oct 14, 2020
Everything is virtual this year – and Smartsheet ENGAGE was no exception. ENGAGE 2020 is the fourth annual user conference held by Smartsheet. It’s the first place they showcase new products and features – to help you gain an edge over the competition. Not even the...
by Jerry Leishman | Oct 9, 2020
On September 29, the Department of Defense (DoD) published the new interim rule, based on DFARS Case 2019-D041, for contractor cybersecurity assessments. The resulting Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 70 Series: 7019, 7020, and 7021 requires...
by Thomas Eide | Aug 3, 2020
4:30am, July 30, 2020. The start of a typical day for most. But to us, it marks the new era of space exploration. The Mars 2020 Perseverance is the most advanced machine destined for the Red Planet. After years of careful design, building, and testing, the rover is on...
by David Overcash | Feb 27, 2020
The world froze upon the news of Kobe Bryant’s death – and I was no exception. How could I not be shocked? The all-star NBA player was only 41 when he and his 13-year-old daughter died in a horrific helicopter crash. As both a father and a lifelong basketball fan,...
