Accelera acquistion meant to bolster Microsoft solutions
Virtualization solutions provider acquires ITS Group consulting firm.
Delays can create opportunities for contractors
Wyle's Dawn Jordan offers practical advice for how contractors can take advantage of the delays that are becoming more common in today's market.
DHS oversight of purchase cards has 'significant gaps,' IG says
The Homeland Security Department needs to strengthen its oversight and review of purchase card transactions, says the Office of Inspector General in a new report.
Finding our way, 10 years later
Ten years after Sept. 11, we look at how the market has changed and where we are headed.
Disclosure aids small-business goals
Making contracting data public has help bring more opportunities to small businesses, but challenges still remain.
Regulatory reforms to hit competition, communication
President Barack Obama ordered agencies to modernize and increase the transparency of their regulation of industry and commerce.
GSA plans huge BPAs for laptops, desktops and other devices
GSA officials propose creating as many as 10 blanket purchase agreements covering laptops, desktops and other popular IT products.
Defense agencies adjust procurement thinking
At a time when the government is drawing borders around contractors, some defense IT officials are pinning their technology hopes on their close partnerships with companies.
Government sues, alleging contractor botched Coast Guard acquisition
The federal government has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Coast Guard, accusing Bollinger Shipyards of false statements in connection with the Deepwater acquisition program.
Interior reconsiders future of assisted services branch
Interior's IG questions the usefulness of the Acquisition Services Directorate in Sierra Vista, Ariz., saying its risks might outweigh its benefits.
IRS sets date for 3 percent withholding tax hearing
Since the tax was enacted in 2006, concerns have been raised about the administrative burdens of compliance and the effects on companies' revenues.
IG targets DARPA's director over favoritism allegation
DARPA may have a conflict of interest with a defense contractor closely tied to its director. The IG is launching a series of audits to find out.
Government-industry group sifts out top contracting reforms
ACT-IAC started a website to survey the government vendor community's view on IT acquisition reforms.
General Dynamics, others join protest of VA's $12B T4 contract
The Veterans Affairs Department's $12 billion T4 contract continues to attract protests, with three more filed in recent days.
Is the Army energizing a new IT market?
The Army announces a new task force to target its renewable energy goals.
Procurement contests pooh-poohed by an unlikely source
Steve Kelman is disappointed in an attack on federal procurement competitions from a source he never would have expected.
OMB steps up hunt for fake products
The Obama administration's anti-counterfeit working group is looking for gaps in legal authority and regulation that may undermine how officials can check on the quality of products the government buys.
DHS, GAO disagree on details of acquisition planning
The Homeland Department said collecting data to decide when to begin planning for a major procurement is a waste of time.
Too many agencies don't comply with small-business laws, congressman charges
Rep. Mulvaney, chairman of a contracting subcommittee, wants to know why small-business advocate office officials don’t have access to top officials.
IBM files protest over VA's $12B T4 contract
The Veterans Affairs' $12 billion T4 contract for IT infrastructure transformation has attracted 10 protests, including the most recent from IBM Corp.
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