Oversight
Pilot program to gather subcontracting data moves forward
Information collected as part of test run won’t be available to the public, in a compromise move drawing a mixed reaction.
Defense
GAO renews call for Defense management chief
Department officials argue that such a position would be redundant, but watchdog agency says it is necessary to provide accountability.
Defense
GAO urges Air Force to again reopen helicopter contract
Winning bidder argues that delays caused by starting over again would hurt soldiers fighting overseas; other companies applaud GAO decision.
Oversight
Open Senate race could reshape contracting oversight in House
If Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., were to vacate his seat, contractors would lose one of their strongest advocates in the chamber.
News And Analysis
Rewarding Failure
Contractors’ mismanagement is no impediment to finding new work, critics say.
News And Analysis
Between the Lines
The comptroller general wants to redefine ‘inherently governmental,’ two words that could change contracting.
Defense
GSA, Defense implement acquisition agreement
Memo signed late last year is designed to mesh the two organizations’ acquisition policies.
Defense
Iraq contractors' problems no impediment to finding new work
Firms repeatedly secure high-dollar procurements in spite of questionable performance records.
Oversight
Contracting offices face increased oversight
Democrats on Capitol Hill have put the spotlight on procurement.
Oversight
Small businesses struggle to swim with big fish
But that may change as legislators press federal agencies to increase the amount of business they send to small firms.
Defense
Watchdog urges Defense agency to better control interagency buys
Missile Defense Agency failed to properly manage interdepartmental purchase requests, IG finds.
Oversight
Agencies fall short of small business contracting goals
Two of the government’s top contracting shops – the Defense Department and the General Services Administration – fail to meet targets.
Features
Big Contracts, Big Problems
Lead systems integrators are in the hot seat as major programs flounder.
Features
Getting Into The Game
They’re fenced out of competition by bundled contracts and gobbled up by goliaths, but small businesses still find their way into the federal market— and now, things might get easier.
Defense
Navy plans to land pilotless drones on carriers
Service has hired Northrop Grumman to build two planes for demonstration purposes.
Oversight
Report says Defense weighed audit findings on questioned payments
GAO work appears to counter claims that a settlement on disputed contract charges ignored the auditors.
Oversight
Report finds gaps in compliance with financial management law
About 70 percent of agencies are failing to meet at least one requirement, auditors say.
Oversight
House panel probes charges of human trafficking in Iraq embassy project
Whistleblowers allege Kuwaiti company mistreated employees, but IG finds no evidence to back claims.
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