New DOD rule to increase procurement training
A new rule is in the works at the Pentagon that will increase the amount of training needed before a defense official can hire a contractor.
Federal IT officials spill what they want from contractors
Three senior federal IT officials share what they want from contractors: flexibility, patience and help with legacy systems to name a few.
TSA implementing acquisition reform act
The Transportation Security Administration is trying to increase its technology acquisitions by implementing a year-old law.
Census Bureau unclear about how, if contractors will aid in 2020 census
The clock is ticking for the Census Bureau with 2020 just four years away, and the bureau must decide whether it will build or buy technology to get the job done, according to FCW.
OMB officials invent plan to streamline government software purchases
In an effort to help save taxpayers money, two Office of Management and Budget officials are making plans to consolidate and streamline the way the government buys software.
DHS prepares transition to OASIS
As the Homeland Security Department moves from its own vehicle to a GSA contract it is having its contractors meet with each other in order to determine how to best work with the agency.
IG finds problems with OPM data breach cleanup contract
The Office of Personnel Management apparently didn't follow procurement rules when it awarded a contract to protect federal workers exposed in its massive data breach.
VSE founder dead at 87
John B. Toomey, who founded VSE Corp., has died at the age of 87.
Contractors dish out $12M to settle alleged False Claim Act violations
Two companies – NetCracker Technology Corp. and Computer Sciences Corp. – have agreed to pay over $12 million to resolve accusations that they violated the False Claims Act.
DISA planning range of new IT contracts
The Defense Information Systems Agency is planning a number of upcoming contracts involving communications, ERP and email security.
McCain criticizes Air Force OCX acquisition
Arizona Republican John McCain had a harsh critique of the Air Force’s program to acquire a next-generation operating control system that is central to its GPS modernization plans, according to FCW.
Pentagon considering Agile development for refreshing software
The Pentagon is exploring Agile development in refreshing the software in its systems, according to FCW.
Obama announces sick leave exec order for contractors
President Barack Obama has announced a new executive order requiring federal contractors to give employees paid sick leave, according to FCW.
Army using IT Box to speed up cyber acquisition
The Army is now using a template called the Information Technology box in an effort to speed up cyber-related acquisition, according to FCW.
GSA in final stages of EIS RFP
The General Services Administration is beginning its final stages of plan development for the request for proposals for its next-generation telecommunications services contract, FCW reports.
Lockheed subsidiary dishes out $4.8M to settle illegal lobbying claims
Sandia Corp. has agreed to pay $4.8 million to settle claims that the company used taxpayer money to lobby congress to extend its contract to manage the Sandia National Laboratories, Federal Times is reporting.
DOD stands up cyber workforce council
The Defense Department has set up within the department a council to manage cyber workforce issues, FCW is reporting.
GCN names 2015's top tech solutions
GCN, a sister publication of Washington Technology, has announced its winners for the 2015 GCN Awards for IT Excellence, which honors public sector IT systems.
IT jobs continue to rise in July
Information technology jobs have continued the trend of tepid growth from last month, according to a report from TechServe Alliance.
Fast 50 secrets to navigating today's federal market
Senior Staff Writer Mark Hoover will moderate a panel of leading Fast 50 executives who will share their insights on today' market.
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