6 keys — and a caveat — to winning bigger contracts

The road to a better bottom line is paved with task-order contracts. What can you do to be ready to win the next big contract vehicle?

Agency Snapshot - Army

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GSA plans to split $250M IT contract

GSA knows it is evolving and wants its IT infrastructure to keep pace. They want your thoughts on how to divide its current contract.

Small-biz efforts slammed in WT poll

Reader's give barely passing grades to the federal government's small business efforts.

Government gets a B in 2010 small-business contracting

The government awarded $97.9 billion to small businesses in 2010, compared to $96.8 billion in 2009.

GSA blames poor wording for STARS contract snafu

GSA officials say email never meant to convey awards. So when the awards really happen?

Ban insourcing until policy published, rep urges

Rep. Mick Mulvaney says impact of insourcing on small businesses needs to be considered.

Biz groups want Congress to protect outsourcing

A coalition of business groups is asking Congress to uphold outsourcing and limit insourcing in the upcoming fiscal 2012 spending bills.

Contractors form coalition to highlight role in international development efforts

More than 50 contractors involved in global development have formed a new coalition.

Oops, GSA takes back major contract awards

GSA officials sent letters telling companies they had won, then quickly reversed course.

Senate outlines $6.4B in cuts to defense spending

The Senate Armed Services Committee is calling for $6.4 billion in defense spending cuts as it pushes forward its proposed DOD authorization for full Senate consideration.

Transportation Command soliciting company white papers on measuring greenhouse gases

The U.S. Transportation Command wants help to develop ways to measure the carbon footprint of its vehicles.

Coast Guard accused of 20 Anti-Deficiency Act wrongs totaling $7M

The inspector general found that Coast Guard managers violated the Anti-Deficiency Act in the recent response boat acquisition.

Senators move to block politics from procurements

A Senate committee doesn't want political contributions disclosed with bid proposals. What else is in the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act?

Continuity after Kundra

The departure of federal CIO Vivek Kundra puts continuity in the spotlight, writes Steve Kelman.

Will federal IT contracting survive the 'age of austerity'?

Federal agencies will spend $91.3 billion for IT products and services by 2016, modest growth for government contracting in this "age of austerity".

After Kundra: What next?

Vivek Kundra has been a forceful leader for change in federal IT. What will happen to the efforts now underway when he leaves the federal CIO post in August?

Raytheon assesses, repairs Navy jam-proof communications system

Raytheon Co. will provide the Navy with communications logistics support for its Extremely High Frequency Satellite Program under a $51.6 million contract.

The dark side of DOD's acquisition reform bid

Tech initiatives could be at risk in DOD's tug of war between efficiency and spending.

GAO will finish its bid protest work

The Defense Information Systems Agency contended that GAO's authority to review certain bid protests ended on May 27, leaving Technatomy’s protest without merit.