CSC, TSA make ITIP award official
Computer Sciences Corp. will build and operate the information technology infrastructure for the Transportation Security Administration.
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.
Contractors dodge ACORN scandal for now
The broad language of a House-approved bill to defund ACORN could have taken money away from some government contractors but the passage of the appropriations continuing resolution seems to have quieted those fears.
DHS considers new structure for $45B Eagle II contract
The Homeland Security Department is considering getting rid of all functional categories and allowing broad competition for the possible EAGLE II-Unrestricted acquisition vehicle.
SAIC wins $26 million Navy support contract
SAIC will continue to provide engineering and technical support to the Naval Surface Warfare Center under a follow-on contract worth up to $26 million.
Is Transparency Killing Partnership?
Two gatherings last week prompted similar disturbing questions about the current state of relations between government and industry.
Boeing gets one-year extension on SBInet contract
U.S. Customs and Border Protection exercised its option to extend its SBInet border surveillance contract with Boeing Co. for a year.
Lawmakers hit DHS on electronic border surveillance system
Lawmakers scolded Homeland Security Department officials for the latest round of delays on the SBInet electronic border surveillance project.
Contractors lament death of partnering
While it has been several years in the making, government contractors say the ability to form partnerships with their customers has hit a new low.
IG faults DHS for breaking rules on some noncompetitive contracts
DHS' Inspector General finds 70 examples where officials didn't follow federal acquisition rules in awarding noncompetitive contracts.
Government apps 'storefront' opens for business
An online storefront where federal agencies can purchase cloud computing technology was launched today.
Some companies can keep small-biz contracts under House proposal
Under a House bill, small businesses that have outgrown that status because of a government contract could have some cushioning when a contract is again competed.
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.
Immigration agency to outsource disaster-recovery plans
The Office of the CIO for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking for a contractor that can take over disaster recovery planning and management.
Report: EPA's total labor-hour giveaway
On nearly half of audited task orders, the Environmental Protection Agency's labor-hour estimate and the contractor’s proposed cost were the same, a new report says.
DHS seeks assistance with cyber wiki
The Homeland Security Department is looking for a veteran-owned small businss to operate a wiki for federal collaboration on cybersecurity.
E-verify: This time it's for real
The E-verify requirement goes live for contractors doing business with the federal government.
GSA dominates list of 10 most popular contracts
GSA vehicles capture six of the 10 most popular contracts, according to an 1105 Government Information Group survey.
5 proposed rules that could rock the acquisition community
The acquisition landscape has been changing in the past several years, and now lawmakers and regulators are working on writing stricter rules and setting new precedents.
New past performance database proposed
The system would contain specific information on the integrity and performance of contractors and federal grantees.
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