DHS wants electronic performance management system

The agency wants information about the availability of a commercial electronic performance management system for its human resources functions.

New Oversight and Government Reform Committee chair named

Rep. Edolphus Towns said he intends to focus on contracting reform, oversight of departments, agencies and the private sector, and the rights and duties of federal employees.

New form helps contractors report crimes

A new online form will help contractors comply with the FAR rule that requires them to tell the government about criminal activities.

DOD issues RFI for mobile TBI units

The request was short on details, but did indicate the military wanted units with a variety of tele- and face-to-face psychological and traumatic brain injury treatments.

Report calls for increased contractor scrutiny

Congress has moved in the right direction in contractor oversight, but the Obama administration and incoming Congress need to do more, the new report said.

Justice issues RFI for national vehicle title system

The Justice Department has issued a request for information to obtain input on its strategy for procuring a national system that will contain motor vehicle title information.

GSA delays large Alliant awards until 2009

GSA plans to award the Alliant Small Business telecommunications contract this month, as it seeks to further evaluate bids on the much larger Alliant contract.

Transition turmoil

Advice on helping your customers through the transition.

2008: In Review | A year of turmoil and uncertainty

Security, tight budgets and contract protests dominate a look back at 2008.

Ruling buttresses small businesses

'Rule of Two' decision troubles industry leaders.

SteelCloud breaks new ground

SteelCloud embarks on a new approach to business centered on services.

Winning streak continues

Native American company restructures to keep growing.

Full steam ahead

Unisys' new federal chief moves quickly to reinvigorate business.

Panel's conclusions should be the guide

GSA's next administrator should heed the Multiple Awards Schedule Advisory Panel's recommendations.

8(a) companies face new uncertainty

The pressure and uncertainty is increasing for small businesses in the government market.

Stan Soloway | Reforms must follow fact, not fiction

The Obama administration will need to get the facts straight before making acquisition reforms.

Small businesses to get their own EAGLE

The Homeland Security Department is working out details of a small-business version of the Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions contract.

Squeeze is on for mid-tier contractors

Panelists agree mid-tier contractors hoping to succeed in the federal marketplace are being squeezed by a number of constraints.