Behind the president’s directive to ‘accelerate’ the counter-ISIS campaign came a surge in the number of contractors assisting in the campaign against ISIS. … [Read more...]
The Real Winners of the Air Force Bomber Contest
The selection of Northrop Grumman to build a new stealth bomber is the first major award in years to withstand a government audit and, for some, a win for Pentagon reforms. … [Read more...]
Pentagon Rule Would Deepen Dialogue with Major Industry Contractors
Better Buying Power follow-up seeks advance notice of R&D investment. … [Read more...]
Air Force Told To Save Millions on Contractors’ Depot Labor
Service acquisition chief disagrees with Pentagon watchdog recommendations. … [Read more...]
Senate Advances Plan to Expand Whistleblower Protections Among Subcontractor Employees
Panel clears McCaskill bill that would make protections permanent. … [Read more...]
The Coming Fight Between the F-35 and the New Bomber
A battle is brewing between the two multibillion-dollar aircraft programs — and the defense companies, lobbyists, and Pentagon offices that back them. … [Read more...]
New Acquisition Tool Allows Agencies to Comparison Shop
Contractors and interested members of the pubic will have access to more procurement data as well. … [Read more...]
SBA Finalizes New Business Size Standards
Number of employees and monetary worth definitions affected. … [Read more...]
Navy Commander Pleads Guilty in Contractor’s Bribery-Prostitution Scheme
Criminal prosecution to continue in case of Singapore-based GDMA. … [Read more...]
ISIS, Global Threats Boost U.S. Arms Exports
Lockheed Martin, the world’s largest defense contractor, reported strong export growth, and it’s not alone. … [Read more...]
When Workers Serve More Than One Employer, Protection Can Be Tricky
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...]