Get ready for award-fee report cards
A new rule for evaluating performance on award-fee contracts has raised risks for contractors.
Protests: Step by step
You've filed a protest. Now what?
Agencies miss deadline to file insourcing guidance
Officials said they are awaiting more guidelines from OMB
Obama's likely pick for OFPP head emerges
The White House has settled on the acting general counsel at the Government Accountability Office to run the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.
Company ethics programs OK, but still room to improve, IG says
Some Defense Department contractors and DOD itself have made progress with ethics programs, but improvements are still needed, GAO reports.
DHS struggles to manage billions in IT investments, GAO finds
Despite some progress, DHS still has problems with managing major IT investments, the GAO finds.
Former GAO official will lead GSA's outreach efforts
McClure said he wants to foster "a more citizen-centered government that is transparent, participatory, and collaborative."
New law helps NIST hire experts
NIST says the Competes Act is helping the agency hire experts for short-term jobs, the GAO says.
Contractor award fees paid inconsistently, GAO says
Federal agencies are not being consistent in how they distribute contractor award fees, according to a senior GAO official.
Senate deal will level small-business contract preferences
Sen. Landrieu's amendment would take away any priority one type of business may have when competing for government contracts.
GAO rejects request to review HUBZone decisions
SBA and OMB contended GAO overreached its authority in ruling that HUBZone businesses should get priority over 8(a) small businesses and service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses.
GAO: Costs surge on Deepwater project
The Coast Guard continues to face management problems with Deepwater and with its computer modernization program, GAO says.
Agencies lose money on award fees, GAO says
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy issued guidance in 2007 on awarding contractors award fees that would save money, but many agencies haven't instilled the guidance, auditors say.
GAO: Contractor performance reviews fall short
Federal agencies conducted only 31 percent of the required performance reviews on contracts in 2007, the GAO found in a new report.
SBInet spending plan falls short: GAO
The Homeland Security Department has met only three of the 12 conditions set by Congress for its Secure Border Initiative spending plan, according to the GAO.
GAO: NOAA satellite procurement in trouble
NOAA's next-generation weather satellite procurement is running up costs and falling behind schedule, according to a new GAO report.
Ship tracking plans need review: GAO
The Government Accountability Office wants the Coast Guard to make sure its plans to improve ship tracking electronically for security will add value.
GAO: Costs, delays seen in weapons programs
A recent Government Accountability Office report reveals continuing high development costs and delays in many of the DOD’s major programs.
SRA to support GAO tech systems
The company will help consolidate and update IT systems for the GAO under the Phoenix project.
GAO reports Census IT needs more testing
A lack of executive oversight and leadership has left the Census Bureau poorly prepared for the upcoming 2010 Census, with critical IT systems not fully tested and operational.
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