DHS planning electronic-bidding option to replace paper

In an effort to keep contractors' wallets fatter and streamline their focus, DHS wants to replace paper bids with Web portals for proposals.

Health IT investments on the rise

Venture capitalists are showing their love and dollars for health IT.

Air Force wants wearable computers

The Air Force is seeking input from businesses on developing a wearable computer system.

SAIC hit with a second class-action suit

TRICARE contractor sued in connection with information breach.

Report: VA favored Booz Allen for contract

Inspector General used a technical evaluation process that found a contract favored the incumbent.

Siemens selects former U.S. commander to head boardroom

Contractor picks retired retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal as chairman of new board.

Contractors donate more to Joint Strike Fighter Caucus members, reports says

A new report finds the House caucus for the much delayed Joint Strike Fighter program receives notably more contributions from the program's prime contractors.

L.A. cuts back on Google, CSC e-mail project

Citing concerns about security, the L.A. City Council voted to limit Google and Computer Sciences Corp.e-mail migration contract.

OMB's Myth Busting about to begin again

Officials continue to clarify issues between industry and government.

Contractor fired after criticizing USAJobs

An Oracle manager loses his job a few days after his comments appear in a newspaper.

DOD warns against outsourcing

A memo reminds defense agencies about current moratorium on public-private competition.

Govies and industry need to keep talking, procurement exec urges

Contracting officers have cover from acquisition policies and rules to open the lines of communication.

DOD focused on lower costs, not profit margins, Assad asserts

Shay Assad says he isn't too concerned about defense contractors' profit margins, as long as DOD's costs go down.

Will conflict-of-interest rules expand?

The government is floating the idea of expanding conflict-of-interest rules. What is it asking for?

Who are the market's top contractors?

The annual Government Contractors Awards program picked the best companies and executives for 2011. Who captured the top honors?

VA ignores GAO protest ruling

Agency risks court fight for refusal to reopen two contracts on which veteran-owned businesses won their bid protest.

Is Virginia going to steal Lockheed's HQ from Maryland?

Believing that states ought to compete, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell wants to lure Lockheed Martin to the Old Dominion and away from Maryland.

DOD wants industry to invest $7B in alternative energy

Army creates energy task force to solicit funds from industry for renewable-energy projects.

Senators call for DOD to review ANC contracts

In the wake of the an alleged fraud scheme that cost the government $20 million, senators want Alaskan Native Corp. contracts reviewed.

Did HP's PC spinoff indecision boost its market share?

When Meg Whitman replaced Leo Apotheker as HP CEO the previously announced spinoff idea was put on hold and HP's U.S. and global market share increased.