Forecast: Look to state and local for ARRA IT opportunities
Information technology contractors eyeing large portions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act should look at the state and local markets for new contract opportunities, according to CivicUS analysis.
Deepwater whistle-blower 'has a conscience,' attorney says
The engineer who blew the whistle on alleged shoddy practices in the Coast Guard's Deepwater project took action because of his own conscience, his attorney said today.
Administration prepares for new era of procurement rules
Contractors need to stay on top of the procurement policies and reforms being pushed forward by Congress and the new administration.
Economic concerns and new political priorities force contractors to be proactive
A study addressing how to win federal business in lean economic times has a wealth of ideas designed to improve a company's ability to win contracts.
Deepwater lawsuit marks another twist in a troubled story
A whistleblower has filed a lawsuit against the Deepwater prime contractor, but troubles with the project have a long history.
GSA nominee faces Senate panel and charms 'em
Senators say Martha Johnson, President Barack Obama's nominee to be GSA administrator, has a lot of experience in the private sector and in government.
Conflicting factors will keep fed contracting growth rates low
An analysis of the Obama administration’s proposed 2010 federal budget finds four key accelerators that should provide contracting opportunities in 2010 and beyond.
Airport officials ask Congress not to disrupt TSA biometrics work
Airport executives are asking Congress not to disrupt an existing biometrics program that would be converted to full competition if new TSA legislation is passed.
Top 10 stories: Competitive sourcing leads the list
A roundup of the news stories that captured the most traffic in May.
Forecaster tells contractors to lower expectations after Recovery Act jolt
In a year of transition, government contractors should expect flat budgets for the next few years, according to FedSources.
DHS announces mandatory reviews of service contracts
As part of an efficiency initiative, DHS officials will perform an extra review on all professional service contracts over $1 million starting immediately.
DHS distributes port and mass transit grants
DHS announced $300 million in economic stimulus law funding is available for eligible port security and mass transit projects.
DISA posts ROI for on-demand communications
The Defense Information Systems Agency wants to build an on-demand communications system.
DRC provides acquisition support to Forest Service
Dynamics Research Corp. has won a four-year contract with an estimated ceiling of $7 million to provide acquisition support services to the Forest Service.
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.
OFPP raises contractor salary cap
The Obama administration's scrutiny of contractors and their salaries makes this cap more important than ever, an expert said.
Deepwater in trouble, watchdog says
The Coast Guard accepted the first National Security Cutter under Deepwater without completing operational tests, according to a watchdog group.
Top 100 | The rise of the ANCs
Alaska Native Corporations continue to flex their ability to win government contracts.
Administration moves to scrap FCS in existing form
The Defense Department’s chief arms buyer, Ashton Carter, said May 18 the administration was on the verge of canceling the entire Army Future Combat Systems program in its present form, according to media reports.
House bill would require competition on TSA biometric contract
The pending House bill would make the TSA put up for competitive bid a longstanding, sole-provider contract for processing fingerprints for backgrounds checks on aviation workers.
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