USPS seeking cost-reducing SaaS product

The U.S. Postal Service is seeking a software-as-a-service product to help it standardize, automate and streamline buying supplies, services and equipment.

Northrop files protest over JLTV design awards

Northrop Grumman has filed a protest with the GAO over the process used to select teams for the technology development phase of the Army's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.

Input: Technology critical to Obama policies

Information technology will play a critical role in President-elect Barack Obama's success in implementing many of his policy priorities.

Small-biz set-aside ruling cause for concern

A federal ruling that narrowed contracting preferences for minority-owned businesses could expand to other socio-economic set-asides using the same rationale.

Davis' departure leaves void

The government contracting community will lose a key advocate when Republican Rep. Tom Davis retires at the end of the year.

Solicitation coming for DHS systems engineering R&D center

The Homeland Security Department plans to soon issue a solicitation for a contractor to establish and operate a research and development center dedicated to systems engineering and development.

CACI, Oracle to build federal procurement tool

CACI International and Oracle announce the joint development of a contract life cycle management solution for federal procurement.

DOD braces for expected budget cuts

The financial meltdown might have a serious impact on future Defense Department spending.

Intelligence spending on the rise

The federal government spent $47.5 billion on national intelligence in fiscal 2008, an increase of 9 percent over the previous year's outlay of $43.5 billion.

BearingPoint weighs restructuring options

BearingPoint's plans to sell some or all of its business have proved unsuccessful, and the company is now attempting to renegotiate the terms of some of its debt.

SBA adjusts rules to boost representation

The Small Business Administration has issued two new sets of rules: one governing set-asides of federal contracts for woman-owned small businesses and the other changing the requirements regarding which firms may certify their status as small disadvantaged businesses.

The business case for green

Green IT has moved to the forefront of the public sector and is an important business opportunity for industry.

A fresh footprint

Contractors chase data-driven opportunities to reduce agency carbon emissions.

GSA to get fitted for carbon footprint

GSA's Office of Integrated Technology Services is close to awarding a task order for a carbon footprint analysis. The work will be a pilot for all of GSA.

Entrepreneurship a plus for Alion's small partners

AVW Technologies Inc. was a one-man shop six years ago when Alion Science andTechnology Corp. tapped it for a Navy acquisition project. Now AVW, a veteran-owned small business based in Chesapeake, Va., has about 50 employees and handles a variety of testing, evaluation support and engineering management programs for Alion.

Answering the bailout call

Financial rescue plan likely to fuel new business for contractors.

Dell banks on partner program

Computer giant eyes a growth driver.

Pushing his plan

SRA vet Kriegman wants to meld commercial expertise with government know-how.

Survival guide | You lost. Now what?

We ask two industry veterans what companies should try to learn at the debriefing after losing a contract bid.

DHS issues financials RFI

The Homeland Security Department is seeking a contractor to carry out its program to create a single, unified IT system for some management functions.