Are auditors to blame for poor contractor-customer relationships?

Grant Thornton's annual survey found that many blame intrusive auditors for problems between contractors and contracting officers.

HP assists GSA in strengthening government ID security

Under the USAccess program, HP will deliver identity credentials to secure federal facilities and ensure the identities of more than 500,000 federal employees and contractors.

BAE, SAIC share $698M in Navy engineering, IT work

The contractors will provide engineering and prototyping integration, software integration, and technical support services at the Navy’s Charleston, S.C., facilities.

Lockheed tops list of largest weapons producers

Despite drastic financial times, arms-producing companies still had rising sales in 2010.

Contractors seek voice in how to collect back taxes

While the Treasury Dept. is on the hunt for federal contractors with back taxes, industry wants to be engaged in the process too.

CACI award extends health, safety support at TSA facilities

Contractor will continue providing program management support to develop and maintain an effective safety and health program at the agency.

Commerce: Computer contract to save taxpayers millions

In a rare blog announcement, a Commerce official touted the cost-savings potential from a recent Intelligent Decisions Inc. contract.

CACI task order continues its role in upgrading DOD accounting system

The Defense Agencies Initiative will transform DOD’s budget, finance and accounting operations into a single accounting system with standard business processes.

Air Force explores award-fee kickers for small biz

In an effort to bring about change in the small-business contracting world, the Air Force looks into financially rewarding good work.

CSC takes on $297M upgrade of Md. Medicaid system

CSC will improve Maryland’s outdating computer system that causes delays and backups but workers could face firings.

SRA team provides management, tech assistance to FAA

Contract calls for providing agency’s Air Traffic Organization with diverse set of support services and skills to support NextGen initiatives

CGI unit expedites visa processing in Central America

Task order from State covers visa application processing, providing information to applicants and fee collections.

Who won the biggest contracts of January 2012?

We count down the largest contract awards that hit the market in January.

NCI tasked with expanding AF intell analysis system

NCI and partner Raytheon will upgrade the Air Force’s Distributed Common Ground System’s analysis and reporting capabilities.

Lockheed cries foul over Northrop's CANES win

Lockheed Martin files protest over $637.8 million Navy contract award to Northrop Grumman.

GDIT, SAIC vie for $128M in Navy tasks

Top tier integrators will provide systems engineering, software and C4I support.

CSC tasked with $38M in Navy engineering support

Contractor assistance will enable the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division to improve the Joint Electronic Warfare Effects Laboratory and Electronic Warfare Arena products.

Guident wins $30M Justice BPA for software assistance

The development services will support the DOJ’s Management Systems staff and other units within the Antitrust Division.

GAO sets new policy on debarments, suspensions

Policy adopted on the heels of the Air Force's proposed debarment of Booz Allen's San Antonio office.

SAIC provides professional, technical services to DOD components

Services include nuclear-related technical assessments for the assistant secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs.