New Labor Department guidance responds to rising number of shared employees. … [Read more...]
Three Private Firms Just Landed Huge NASA Contracts to Haul Cargo to Space
It's a lot like FedEx, but at mach 10. … [Read more...]
Air Force to Delay A-10 Retirement
After trying to retire the battle-tested Warthog for the past two years, Air Force officials concede that the plane is key to the war on ISIS. … [Read more...]
Viewpoint: Reverse Auctions Don’t Help Agencies or Taxpayers
The tool does not guarantee the lowest price for a contract—just ask small construction firms. … [Read more...]
Viewpoint: Reverse Auctions Save Taxpayers Money
Each deal produces competition and pricing data for the buyer to use in future decision-making. … [Read more...]
Shared Services Save Money, With One Caveat
Agencies must share control of purchasing, says report reinforcing Obama’s move to centralized category management. … [Read more...]
Pentagon Grew Acquisition Workforce, But Not Necessarily in Right Places
GAO cites 21 percent growth since 2008; says skill gaps loom. … [Read more...]
Contractor Who Delivered Faulty Weapon Sights Pays $25M
Pentagon, Homeland Security and FBI took deliveries for seven years. … [Read more...]
Contractors Predict Tightening of Federal Opportunities in Next 5 Years
Industry forecast of agency spending warns entitlements will crowd out awards. … [Read more...]
Pentagon's Better Buying Power Wins Plaudits from Business Group
Review backs widening of agile acquisition, procurement reform and Silicon Valley partnerships. … [Read more...]
Senators Press White House to Clamp Down on 'Bridge Contracts'
Carper-McCaskill letter to procurement chief seeks tougher oversight to ensure competition. … [Read more...]
Government Publishing Office Defends Its Role in Making Secure Identity Cards
Lawmakers may amend law to clarify value of private-sector competition. … [Read more...]