Contracts
ICF gets second shot at $50M Justice task order
The department will re-evaluate bids for the work to support crime victim services.
Opinion
More protest troubles loom over CIO-SP4
Debriefings are underway with companies who did not get through phase one of the competition for the $50 billion IT vehicle.
Contracts
Readiness gaps at center of Air Force's white paper call
The service wants ideas on how to address challenges involving its cyber, human capital and facility resources.
Opinion
More data needed to understand bid protest trends
New data from the Government Accountability Office says bid protests have fallen, but we can only try to infer the reasons as to why.
Contracts
All questions now answered for $2.4B FAA IT services vehicle
But the deadline for proposals regarding this multiple-award vehicle remains as is: Nov. 30.
Contracts
Bid protest ruling clears $2.3B background investigation contract to move forward
Awards should be imminent from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.
Contracts
Unsuccessful CIO-SP4 bidders may have renewed hopes
The National Institutes of Health's IT acquisition arm will re-evaluate the method it used to narrow the field for the $50 billion IT services vehicle.
Contracts
GSA considering new vehicle focused on small biz tech
Research is underway to build a contract that could give agencies easier access to new technologies emerging out of Small Business Innovation Research programs.
Contracts
NIH acquisition official seeks to clear up 'misconceptions' about CIO-SP4 process
Small businesses still have plenty to look forward to regarding this potential $50 billion vehicle, NITAAC Deputy Director Ricky Clark tells us.
Contracts
General Dynamics seeks second shot at FDA research work
The Food and Drug Administration chose another company for this $95 million award.
Contracts
DARPA kicks off prep for $1B contract
Work is underway on the recompete of this technical services vehicle that supports research efforts.
Companies
HHS works to expand its industrial base
The acquisition workforce and new operating groups are key focus items for the Health and Human Services Department.
Companies
Ashton Carter, innovative DOD secretary, dies at 68
As defense secretary during the Obama administration, Carter pushed for policies to modernize how the military buys technology and to open the door for women and transgender people to serve more fully.
Companies
Survey puts contractors at the bottom of customers' trust factor
Even the media ranked higher as a trusted source of news and information for federal agencies than their contractors, according to the most recent Marketing for the Public Sector report.
Contracts
FAA again gives more time for $2.4B IT contract bids
The Federal Aviation Administration remains at work on answering vendor questions, which could affect the proposals companies turn in.
Contracts
Air Force to rethink $12B nuclear weapon support award
The service branch receives recommendations on how it should do the re-evaluation for this 12-year contract.
Opinion
What a crane operator teaches about the power of communications
It takes training, trust and clear communications for a crane operator to safely lift and place tons of materials. The risk is high and the lessons for government contractors should be clear.
Contracts
Polaris protests raise more questions about mentor-protege joint ventures
This $15 billion government-wide technology contract and a second with a $50 billion ceiling all focus on the same issue.
Contracts
Protests start for CIO-SP4 small business downselects
Ten companies have objected to their eliminations from the $50 billion IT contract.
Contracts