Rule: Winning contractor must offer jobs to incumbent's employees

The theory is that the government can continue operations more smoothly when a successor contractor hires the previous company's employees.

Why Sweden's economy is thriving

Steve Kelman reports interesting observations from Stockholm.

House Republicans prepare to unveil new 3 percent solution

Lawmakers have continually said the tax that would keep back 3 percent of payments to companies would hurt contractors and make it tough for agencies to comply with the administrative burdens.

General Dynamics wins $3.7B Army procurement contract

General Dynamics C4 Systems Inc. will provide the Army with computer hardware and software procurement assistance under a five-year $3.7 billion contract, according to an Aug. 29 Defense Department announcement.

CSC's 2 contracts will deliver logistics support to USPS

Computer Sciences Corp. has won a pair of contracts from the U.S. Postal Service for management, operational and logistical support. The seven-year contracts have an estimated combined value of $83 million.

Accelera acquistion meant to bolster Microsoft solutions

Virtualization solutions provider acquires ITS Group consulting firm.

Delays can create opportunities for contractors

Wyle's Dawn Jordan offers practical advice for how contractors can take advantage of the delays that are becoming more common in today's market.

DHS oversight of purchase cards has 'significant gaps,' IG says

The Homeland Security Department needs to strengthen its oversight and review of purchase card transactions, says the Office of Inspector General in a new report.

SAIC protests $850M Army contracts, defense publication reports

Science Applications International Corp. filed a protest Aug. 26 against the Army's award of Ground Combat Vehicle technology development contracts to two teams led by BAE Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems.

Describe your job in 7 words or less ... or not

FCW cartoonist John Klossner guesses that many federal jobs defy short and sweet descriptions.

Dell finalizes acquisition of data center networking provider

Dell Inc. has finalized its previously announced acquisition of Force 10 Networks Inc., a $200 million global technology provider of data center services with headquarters in San Jose, Calif.

Do you know how to hire a banker?

The best advice for choosing an investment bank for your business is do your homework early and be prepared to ask a lot of questions.

Acumen steps up when it counts

Acumen Solutions builds a database project as a software-as-a-service CRM offering using Salesforce.com.

Finding our way, 10 years later

Ten years after Sept. 11, we look at how the market has changed and where we are headed.

Disclosure aids small-business goals

Making contracting data public has help bring more opportunities to small businesses, but challenges still remain.

Agency snapshot: USDA

A look at the Agriculture Department's top contracts and IT opportunities.

What’s so funny about duplicative websites

FCW cartoonist John Klossner finds offers a lighter perspective on the Obama administration's Campaign to Cut Waste.

$2.1B up for grabs in new grants by DHS

The Homeland Security Department announced its annual allocations for state and local agencies for disasters and terrorist attacks. What targets does DHS want protected?

FEMA releases preparedness app in time for hurricane

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced a new mobile application for disaster preparedness on Android, but some users apparently were confused by an apparent rogue application, also available from Android.

Deltek finishes Input-FedSources integration

A single portal is just the beginning of Deltek's integration of Input and FedSources.