6 critical accounting challenges for government contractors

Government accounting expert Michael Tinsley explains how complying with accounting requirements can be an competitive advantage for contractors.

Oracle is target of Justice Department lawsuit

Oracle Corp. joins a growing list of companies accused by whistleblowers and GSA of overcharging the government.

Industry embraces telework

Federal information technology workers were much less likely than their private-sector counterparts to regularly or exclusively telework despite having favorable opinions of telecommuting, according to a report released today.

GSA plans e-mail system revamp

GSA plans to revamp its enterprise e-mail system, and the RFP details some major changes in the works.

Alion to provide IT network support for FBI

Alion Science and Technology Inc. will help the FBI upgrade its information technology infrastructure under a time and material contract valued at $6.94 million.

Top 100: Deloitte cracks the top tier

Deloitte acquires BearingPoint in a move that vaults the consulting and accounting firm into the top tier of government contractors.

L-3 division accused of snooping through e-mail

The Air Force is investigating allegations that the company copied and stored e-mail messages to gain a competitive advantage.

Blogging from Israel: Random impressions

Steve Kelman travels to Israel to meet with Israelis and Palestinians.

Military likely to shun iPhone

As the military continues its search for the best battlefield smart phone, it’s looking increasingly doubtful that the iPhone will be a contender.

E-Verify gets Web site makeover to boost efficiency

The E-Verify system for online employment eligibility verification has received a makeover to improve user experience, ease navigation and enhance security.

Coast Guard seeks oil spill technology

The Coast Guard is, perhaps belatedly, seeking technologies to help combat the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Feds may require cybersecurity credential for workforce

Reports are emerging about recommendations that the Commission on Cybersecurity for the 44th Presidency will make to the Obama administration that will require government and contractor employees involved in cybersecurity be formally certified.

McDonnell appoints deputy for Duffey

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell on Friday named Aaron Mathes deputy secretary of technology. He will serve under Secretary of Technology Jim Duffey.

3 keys to creating winning proposals

Winning proposals share three common traits: They are written by experienced writers, follow a defined process and are put together efficiently.

Boeing to assist Air Force with airborne control of drones

Boeing Co. will assist the Air Force Research Laboratory to further develop and demonstrate technologies for the airborne launch and recovery of unmanned aerial vehicles under a new contract.

Cyber war fever — Catch it!

Whether or not the threat is overhyped, Washington is worried about the prospect of cyber warfare, and it is an issue that needs to be addressed at the highest levels of government.

Critics rap Twitter's federal plans

Twitter's search for its first Washington-based government liaison announced this week has prompted a flurry of tweets and blog posts by Gov. 2.0 community members offering advice and comments, but skeptics are mobilizing, too.

Inside ICF's rise in the federal market

Despite the completion of a major government contract, IFC, which ranked No. 99 in 2009, focused on its core capabilities and jumped to No. 66 on the Top 100.

Trade group sees unintended consequences in new cybersecurity bill

The technology trade association TechAmerica is worried about regulatory provisions of a new comprehensive cybersecurity intoduced June 10 by three senior senators.

Billions in multiple awards lead May contract countdown

Nearly half of the top 10 contract awards during May were multiple-award contracts with three of them carrying ceilings of more than $1 billion.