Win Expands Integrity’s Geospatial Work at DHS and Bolsters Data Management Capabilities Tysons, VA – February 9, 2023 – MHM Innovations (MHM), a wholly owned
Appraisal Underscores Commitment to Optimizing Processes that Drive Results Tysons, VA – November 30, 2022 – Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. (Integrity) announced today that its
Company Sees Strong Growth in Difficult Economic Climate Tysons, VA – August 24, 2022 – Integrity Management Consulting (Integrity), a leading provider of acquisition, program
Hayes Joins Integrity with a Strong Track Record of Taking Recruiting Departments to the Next Level Tysons, VA – July 7, 2022 – Integrity Management
Partnership with All Secure Foundation Enables the Expansion of Counseling Services to Active Duty and Veteran Combat War Fighters Tysons, VA – June 9, 2022
Former Salient CRGT Executive Sean Delaney will Play Key Role in Continuing Integrity’s Strong Growth Trajectory Tysons, VA. — April 06, 2002 — Integrity Management
ESRI Bronze Partnership Demonstrates Integrity’s Commitment to Geospatial Excellence Tysons, VA – September 21, 2021— Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. announced today that it has been
Tysons, VA – June 30, 2021 – Integrity Management Consulting, a leading provider of acquisition, program management, and technology solutions, announced today the addition of
Acquisition Strengthens Integrity’s Technical Capabilities and Expands the Company’s Offerings for the Defense, National Security and Intelligence Communities Tysons, VA – May 13, 2021 –
Tysons, VA – October 23, 2020 – Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a contract to work with the IRS
Tysons, VA – October 7, 2020 – Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a contract to support the implementation of
Tysons, VA – September 24, 2020 – Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. (Integrity) was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for its support of Braddock Elementary School
Integrity Will Expand its Support to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Tysons, VA – July 16, 2020 Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. announced today that
Tysons, VA – June 30, 2020 – The Community Impact Group (CIG) at Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. (Integrity) has developed a three-pronged response to the
Pool 3 Award Furthers Customer Access to Integrity’s Full Range of Services Tysons, VA – June 12, 2020 – Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. announced today
Award Enables Integrity to Bring Full Range of Services across Broad Spectrum of Federal Agencies Tysons, VA – November 15, 2019 – Integrity Management Consulting,
Integrity will support the Acquisition Services Business Unit Tysons, VA – December 30, 2019 – Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. announced today that it has been
A second APS BPA Call Order Awarded to Integrity Tysons, VA – December 13, 2019 – Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. announced today that it has
Technical Director Recognized for Contributions to Industry Tysons, VA – July 30, 2019 – Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. (Integrity) announced today that Technical Director Mike
APPRAISAL ILLUSTRATES INTEGRITY’S ONGOING COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Tysons, VA – June 24, 2019— Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. announced today that it was appraised at
CERTIFICATION UNDERSCORES INTEGRITY’S CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO QUALITY Tysons, VA – June 5, 2019— Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. announced today that it has achieved AS9100D certification.
CERTIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS INTEGRITY’S COMMITMENT TO VETERAN COMMUNITY Tysons, VA – May 31, 2019— Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. announced today that it has earned the Virginia
INTEGRITY DIRECTOR MIKE IPSARO SHARES EXPERTISE WITH ACQUISITION PROFESSIONALS Tysons, VA – March 26, 2019 — Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. announced today that Technical Director,
PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES SUPPORT TO 250 SOUTH SUDAN REFUGEE STUDENTS Tysons, VA – March 12, 2019 – Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. (Integrity) announced today a new
VEHICLE PROVIDES ACCESS TO BID $5B IN NAVY OPPORTUNITIES ANNUALLY Tysons, VA – December 13, 2018 – Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. (Integrity) announced today their
FIRST CALL ORDER ON APS BPA AWARDED TO INTEGRITY Tysons, VA – November 16, 2018 – Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. announced today that it has
CERTIFICATION RECOGNIZES INTEGRITY’S COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Tysons, VA – October 30, 2018— Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. announced today that it has satisfied the requirements
CERTIFICATION UNDERSCORES INTEGRITY’S COMMITMENT TO QUALITY Tysons, VA – October 25, 2018— Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. announced today that it has achieved certification in the
INTEGRITY WILL SUPPORT THE SOLUTION DELIVERY DIVISION Tysons, VA, October 3, 2018—Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a five-year contract
INTEGRITY CONTINUES EVM SUPPORT TO ASPR Tysons, VA, September 27, 2018—Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a five-year contract to
FIRST INTERNATIONAL DRIVE TO SUPPORT REFUGEES Tysons, VA, May 31, 2018—Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. announced today that it is holding a backpack drive for child
VEHICLE ALIGNS WITH INTEGRITY’S CORE CAPABILITIES Tysons, VA, April 13, 2018—Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. announced today that it is one of five companies to have
NAVY WIN EXPANDS DOD PRESENCE Tysons, VA, March 29, 2018—Integrity Management Consulting (Integrity) has been awarded a prime contract with the Department of Defense (DoD)
PARTNERSHIP ENABLES INTEGRITY EMPLOYEES AVENUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY Tysons, VA – December 8, 2017—Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. (Integrity), a provider of major systems acquisition
Tysons, VA – May 1, 2017—Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. (Integrity), a provider of major systems acquisition, financial management, and program management support services to federal
McLean, VA – December 13, 2016 – Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. (Integrity) announced today that one of its team members are among the thought leaders
PARTNERSHIP ENABLES HOMESTRETCH TO HELP NORTHERN VIRGINIA HOMELESS FAMILIES ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY Tysons, VA – May 10, 2016—Integrity Management Consulting, Inc. (Integrity), a provider of major
This is the final part of a four-part interview series with Section 809 Panel’s Chair, Dave Drabkin who talks with Integrity about the urgent and
This is part 3 of a four-part interview series with Section 809 Panel’s Chair, Dave Drabkin who talks with Integrity about the urgent and important
This is part 2 of a four-part interview series with Section 809 Panel’s Chair, Dave Drabkin who talks with Integrity about the urgent and important
Section 809 Panel’s Chair, Dave Drabkin talks acquisition innovation with Integrity in an exclusive four-part interview series about the urgent and important need to improve
With a seemingly broader array and quicker pace of threats, risks, and opportunities set against a backdrop of resource scarcity, maximizing value through optimal delivery of
Have you ever wondered why you cannot seem to get the right team together in order to complete your major project? Does it seem that
Being able to efficiently and effectively diagnose the health of an organization’s portfolio of contracts takes time and persistence. Earned Value Management (EVM), a project
The original version of this blog was posted Aug. 5, 2014, written by Patricia Miller. Now, four years later, one of Integrity’s program managers, Dan Altobelli,
Imagine working in a high stress environment where contract support for a mission critical program may expire at the end of the month and there
As you probably observed weekend, maximizing treats and minimizing tricks is a primary objective of the annual Halloween ritual; as is the case when making
In Part I of my blog, I discussed the need to be able to measure performance to ensure the product performs as required and processes are
“Quality” may be one of the more over-used and least-thought-about words in our business vernacular. We’ve gone through cycles where we used different terms to
If you want to make your contract management more efficient and see greater returns on your investment of time and effort, standardization could be the
Can you think of a time when you said to yourself, “there’s got to be a better way to do this?” I know I can.
Facing an aging workforce, the question of how to train the next generation of acquisition professionals is a challenge that federal leaders and industry managers
Federal CIOs are on the hot seat over cybersecurity after the revelation that the personal information of 4.2 million current and former federal employees was
In this digital age, we depend on our computers and devices for so much that we need to be constantly proactive to protect against cyber
Employing best practices in Task Order Solicitation Management processes can help Government respond to constant challenges throughout the acquisition life cycle, particularly the acquisition planning
Recently, the Integrity Matters blog asked the question, “Are You Making the Business Case for Federal Cybersecurity?” in an article about why and how to
We’ve all been part of a teleconference, with some people in the room and others on the phone. Dialing in, it can be difficult to
There is an old saying, “the second act is the best” because it delves deeper into the meat of a story, including challenges and the rising
Imagine working in a high stress environment where contract support for a mission critical program may expire at the end of the month and there
Integrity just completed relocation to an expanded new headquarters this week, custom-built to meet the needs and goals of the business in 2015 and beyond.
Change can be good when it brings innovative ideas and fresh enthusiasm, including in government contracting. But if not handled correctly, change can lead to
You landed on a great project team and were asked to prepare the Project Management Plan. Even though you’ve executed or implemented project management plans,
Relationships matter. It’s a simple but powerful statement that is true in most areas of life, particularly in business. Trusting and lasting business relationships fuel
What emerging or continuing trends will dominate the next 12 months or more in federal acquisition and program management? Our Integrity experts each forecast one
It’s the time of year when many of us take stock of the last 12 months and vow to improve next year. We will be
As a Program Manager, have you noticed a trend that your program keeps on repeating the same lessons learned or mistakes? As a program, when
In this time of tight budgets and potential loss of global technological superiority, the need for innovation is greater than ever. As Frank Kendall, Undersecretary
Cybersecurity has been one of the fastest growing sectors in the federal government over recent years, with round-the-clock threats in an online world. In fact,
Since 2001, software developers have used the Agile methodology, employing short sprints and cross-team collaboration, to bring products to market faster with earlier customer input.
No matter how products and services are being acquired, financial analysis can help in decision making to acquire the requirements in the best and most
Government spending has become a political football, and with budget cuts and sequestration, there is greater pressure to spend taxpayer dollars in the most cost
Does this sound familiar? Mission and business owners define their requirements, “throw them over the fence”, and then the contracting and contractor community conduct activities
Imagine you’re an analyst who has recently joined a project team. Your job duties include generating large, complex program documents on tight deadlines. Producing poor
Your team may have spent hours and hours considering the program management, risk management and quality assurance issues involved in letting a new government contract.
You manage or are part of a project and decide to add additional features or functionality to the product or service you provide. You think
With Labor Day weekend over, it’s full steam ahead for government agencies and those who support them. For some, telework will be part of the
Congratulations! It’s your first day at your new job as a Program Manager (PM). The last few days have been a whirlwind. You got the
In the current fiscal environment, there is an even stronger focus on being a good steward of taxpayer dollars. That is certainly commendable and definitely
This is sprinting season for any acquisition professional working on completing acquisition packages, negotiating offers and awarding the proposals. Contracting Officers (COs) should be proactive
In blackjack, there is a strategy known as doubling down, in which players double their bet to get one more card in addition to their
Do 1,883 pages of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), comprised of 53 different Parts, dozens of forms, and a correction page feel like something to be
You’ve won the contract! You’ve hired the team, but they can’t start work at the same time due to delays with the suitability process. You
After the excitement of a newly awarded contract, comes the implementation of the winning proposal. Part of that is building the team to execute the
Acquisition Reform – Industry experts have compared it to Groundhog Day and a complicated system of pendulums shifting between priorities. The descriptions may differ but
At a recent conference, I attended a break out session that focused on Organizational Project Management (OPM) and project methodologies, specifically an overall approach to
Anyone who keeps up with national news is aware of a recent problematic website deployment. Media pundits were quick to blame leadership problems. A noted
In this time of tight budgets and mandates to do more or the same with less, the need for innovation through greater communication and cooperation
It’s a commonly-used process, and yet so few manage to execute it effectively on a consistent basis. Capital Planning Investment Control (CPIC), if performed as
A new trend in acquisition – applying the modular method of “Agile” software development using daily meetings and lessons learned – is more productive than
Increasingly in today’s economic climate, Agile methodologies are the answer to the Government’s constant search for ways to do more with less. In its July
Reverse auctions, a relatively new contracting method used by the government to procure a variety of good and services where the price is the main
Integrity Management Consulting and GovLoop collaborated on a 12-part series called “Conscientious Contracting: A Thoughtful Approach to Acquisition and Program Management,” as well as a 25-page acquisition guide. Both
As project leads and managers, we have all experienced a staffing vacancy on a project due to staff changes or project expansion. To fill our
Have you ever stopped to consider the importance of the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and how top management in both Government and Industry
As customers we expect high quality. It’s an expectation we should all keep in mind when the tables are turned and we’re providing a product
When you decide to purchase a certain product or pay for a needed service, it is your expectation that you will receive something of value
Every year the federal government awards contracts worth $100 billion to small businesses, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA). That makes for a lot
It’s the problem that won’t seem to go away: for decades, government agencies, academics and industry associations have identified a lack of expertise and training
With the recent uncertainty over further sequestration and a possible second government shutdown, many agencies and components of the federal government have been asked
Integrity Management Consulting and GovLoop are proud to present a 12-part series called “Conscientious Contracting: A Thoughtful Approach to Acquisition and Program Management,” that aims to address common challenges
In a business environment where the government is expected to do more with less, the strategic sourcing process has become a resourceful approach in helping
We took a pause from our normal hectic workday schedules to gather here at our headquarters for a potluck Thanksgiving lunch. It was nice to
Today’s fiscally constrained environment is being felt in many places, including acquisition. The Federal Government spends billions to execute its missions through acquisitions. After talking
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has required Federal agencies to adopt a “Cloud First” approach to evaluating options for new IT deployments. This
Imagine this scenario. Your acquisition lead time is quickly slipping. Time is running short to develop your solicitation documents, which could jeopardize meeting the target
The latest in our Health and Wellness series of yoga classes for employees started last week and I began thinking how some of the fundamentals
Imagine a college football game day – large crowds of fans, student colors, marching bands, and the cacophony of noise. Once the last touchdown is
As we move further into an unprecedented era of tighter budgets and post war downsizing, it makes sense to implement Better Buying Power 2.0, the
In this time of tight budgets and mandates to do more or the same with less, the need for innovation is greater than ever. This
I retired in March after 30 years as a US Naval Officer. It was the end of a rewarding career that included travel, challenging work
A Federal court recently struck a great blow to the validity of Teaming Agreements. Some Teaming Agreements, arrangements of understanding between Prime and Sub contractors,
Recently I wrote an article about the significant role that Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) play in the acquisition process flow. In “Do COR’s Matter in
The original implementation of DoD’s “Better Buying Power” initiative heavily promoted the use of Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract types. Many federal agencies adopted this
Integrity Management Consulting and GovLoop are proud to present a 12-part series called “Conscientious Contracting: A Thoughtful Approach to Acquisition and Program Management,” that aims to address common challenges
Lately it may seem like training in the Federal sector is under fire. From last year’s post-GSA clampdown on travel, to this year’s sequestration-driven
Being a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) can add a whole list of tasks and activities to a manager’s already busy day-to-day responsibilities. A lot of
Do not assume anything when you are writing a task order against an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Why? Ever write a task order
Blogs criticizing the misuse and overuse of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selections for services will flood your search engine results in seconds. Because
Integrity Management Consulting and GovLoop are proud to present a 12-part series called “Conscientious Contracting: A Thoughtful Approach to Acquisition and Program Management,” that aims to
Picture the acquisition process flow as a wheel. Around the wheel are the pre-award and award process, contract management and finally the contract close-out. Because
Being “risk-averse” often means trying to completely eliminate risk, which is counter-productive and often impossible. Good managers embrace risk. Why? Because they know that setting
Integrity Management Consulting and GovLoop are proud to present a 12-part series called “Conscientious Contracting: A Thoughtful Approach to Acquisition and Program Management,” that aims to
Recently the US Chief Information Officer (CIO) Steven Van Roekel (@stevenvdc) has been discussing the Federal Information Technology FY 2014 Budget Priorities on social media
A few months ago I wrote about the National Contract Management Association’s (NCMA’s) new Industry Certification in Contract Management (ICCM) in a blog titled “New
Does this sound familiar? You’re developing a solicitation document and vaguely recall an agency or departmental policy memo or directive that might impact your solicitation.
Integrity Management Consulting and GovLoop are proud to present a 12-part series called “Conscientious Contracting: A Thoughtful Approach to Acquisition and Program Management,” that aims to
Your agency just received a legislative mandate to implement a capability by a specific date. The mission could range from expanding a capability, to improving
You don’t have work in the federal budget field to know that agencies are closely reviewing every budget line item to see where they can
With budgets and resources stretched more than ever, portfolios are under fire to demonstrate the value of their investments through sound business cases. One way
The age of sequestration has started; several departments across the federal government have seen significant budget cuts. As departments scramble to find funding and make
With the arrival of sequestration and slashed budgets, agencies have been facing many tough decisions on where to cut spending and save money. Acquisition teams
When the pressure is on to perform at a higher level due to limited resources and tight time constraints, your team’s morale is likely suffering.
There are many important concepts in the 53 Parts of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). I would submit that none is more important and has
Sound familiar? A complex professional service contract is awarded using the LPTA approach…..it costs millions more than expected. A recurring supply of widgets or routine
On a trip to San Diego I watched a Navy destroyer slip quietly under the Coronado Bridge. I remembered a phrase I’ve repeated many times
I believe there’s a truism in acquisition: the work’s not done until the paperwork is finished. How many of you have tried to get an
With the number of certified and experienced federal acquisition professionals expected to drop in 2013, two new certifications could help industry fill the gap. Here’s
