Army wants to soup up Shadow UAV
Army officials are contemplating issuing a solicitation to boost the capabilities of the Shadow RQ-7C unmanned aerial vehicle, reports Kate Brannen at Defense News.
IBM wins $74M contract to integrate acquisition databases
Company will consolidate nine contracting databases that track pre- and post-award information on procurements.
Opinion
Agencies should not fear talking to contractors
Columnist Steve Kelman writes that communication between government and industry is key to saving money and and preventing misunderstandings in contract language.
Holes found in DHS acquisition data
The Homeland Security Department is feeding some errors into federal procurement databases, according to an audit by DHS Inspector General Richard Skinner.
SBInet director shares frustrations and progress on delays, tests and Boeing
Mark Borkowski is in the unenviable position of overseeing SBInet, the border protection system that is as noteworthy for its ambitious scope as it is for technical glitches and schedule delays.
Bloomberg stakes claim to government data business
Bloomberg acquires Eagle Eye Publishers as it makes a move into the government data market.
Contractors under control in Afghanistan, senator says
Sen. Claire McCaskill says auditors and contract managers are keeping a tighter control of procurement in Afghanistan than they did in Iraq.
VA officials toughen small business rules
A new rule defines the eligibility requirements for businesses to get verified status as a veteran-owned small business
After Murtha: Vacancy on critical House defense panel opens way for new leader
John Murtha will be remembered for his long government service, military career and a love of earmarks that sometimes put him in hot water.
Alliant bucks rising protest trend
In the third and final installment, GSA's assisant commissioner for IT Services discusses contract protests, Networx transition and other trends in government procurement.
GSA, DISA ready $5B satellite opportunity
In part two of a three-part interview, General Services Administration's Assistant Commissioner for IT Services Ed O'Hare explains how GSA and DISA are working together on a lucrative satellite opportunity, which will be released Feb. 9.
Bill would increase oversight of prime-subcontractor relations
The bill would pressure companies to keep a clean performance record by paying subcontractors on time.
Senate confirms GSA nominee...finally
The Senate voted to confirm Johnson after Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) overrode a hold placed on her nomination by Sen. Kit Bond (R-Mo.) that had stalled the nomination since June 2009.
CACI to provide logistics support to Navy, Marine Corps
CACI International Inc. will assist the Navy and Marine Corps with logistics analysis and training support under a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $190 million if all options are exercised.
GSA’s IT Services chief lays out route to success
In part 1 of a three-part interview, Edward O'Hare lays out his strategy for making the various parts of the Federal Acquisition Services IT Services division work together and step one is communications.
Senators push for more small-business contracts
New legislation would require agencies to think about small businesses and reconsider bundled contracts.
NASA extends contract at Marshall Space Flight Center
Bastion Technologies Inc. has won a $36 million contract extension to continue working at NASA’s Marshall Space Fight Center.
Senate vote on GSA administrator slated for today
Martha Johnson will get her day before the Senate as a vote on her nomination to be GSA administrator is scheduled after eight months in limbo.
Lockheed extends its IT services work at NASA
Lockheed Martin Corp. will continue providing several computer services to NASA under a contract extension that has an estimated value of $230 million.
Lieberman urges confirmation of nominee to lead GSA
Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) has urged his colleagues to end debate on the nomination of Martha Johnson to be the General Services Administration’s administrator and confirm her as soon as possible.
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