Are auditors to blame for poor contractor-customer relationships?
Grant Thornton's annual survey found that many blame intrusive auditors for problems between contractors and contracting officers.
How to handle today's austere times
In today's environment, there are plenty of things beyond a company's control, but here are some things you can focus on.
Contractor survey reflects tougher times for industry
Grant Thornton's annual survey shows nearly a third of contractors saw a revenue decrease last year. Did profits also take a hit?
Should contractors register as lobbyists?
Pending legislation broadly defines the actions that could be considered influence peddling.
GSA puts Integrations contract at $48B
GSA wants wide-ranging services contract to allay agencies' concerns about hard-to-specify contract requirements.
GSA moves forward with new professional services vehicle
The Integrations contract would address agencies' needs for professional services that span several types of areas that are often difficult to specify or quantify.
House committee takes on contract bundling
New bill would push acquisition officials to explain their reasons for combining several smaller contracts into a large one.
Lieberman, Collins have common sense, group says
Industry group says the pair are important players in the operations and management of federal procurement.
CORRECTION: Budget encourages contractors' political contribution disclosures
Our original story reported incorrectly that the Obama administration's budget request had backed away from the plan to require the reporting political contributions when submitting the bids for contracts. In fact, the opposite is true.
Are you ready for the new realities of contracting?
From low cost to more risk, government contractors must prepare for the new realities of government contracting. The first of a four-part series.
2013 budget proposal puts IT on short leash
Obama's 2013 budget proposal aims to slash federal IT in some areas but expand its use when it can streamline government operations. The budget also includes an overall 8-percent reduction in Small Business Administration technical assistance programs.
Core Justice programs get 1.2 percent boost in 2013 budget
Overall, The president’s 2013 budget request calls for $27.1 billion in discretionary funding, a decrease of 0.4 percent below the 2012 level of $27.02 billion.
Agencies stuck with tab for federal contractor pensions, taxpayer group says
The Citizens Against Government Waste taxpayer group is investigating the extent to which federal agencies are on the hook for expensive contractor pension benefits.
Obama nominates defense acquisition chief
Katrina McFarland has been performing the assistant secretary’s duties since October 2011 while serving as president of Defense Acquisition University.
SBA opens doors to more firms by increasing size limits
A final rule in the Federal Register will increase the number of firms eligible for small-business status.
AIA hires former House Appropriations staffer as VP
The association's new vice president of acquisition policy brings extensive legislative procurement experience.
New bills aim to strengthen small-biz contracting
The House Small Business Committee continues to propose legislation aimed at helping small firms do federal business.
Congress inches closer to pilot legislation for mid-size companies
Lawmakers and small contractors hope the pilot will lead to new regulations and create a competitive environment.
NIH considers new health-related GWAC
Officials want industry’s perspective on the scope and the concepts of the CIO-NEW Governmentwide Acquisition Contract.
Top Air Force weapons acquisition official to leave in March
The top weapons acquisition official will return to private industry.
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