Top 100 contractors hunt for new opportunities

The largest contractors in the government market, the so-called top dogs, are hunting for the bright spots in a down market.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Xerox primes Illinois electronic food assistance program

Company will distribute Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on reloadable card.

  • By David Hubler

FedBid contract opens multitude of vendors to Navy

FedBid will earn a fee from each vendor selected by the Navy for purchases.

  • By David Hubler

Is Congress moving to spike sequestration?

Language in the 2013 Defense Authorization bill is attempting to avert mandatory budget cuts that some fear could seriously hamper the Defense Department's mission, including the impact on contractors.

  • By Amber Corrin

Concur Technologies wins $1.4B GSA next-gen fed travel contract

The contract combines purchasing power and analytics to improve travel management.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Will low-price contracting make us all losers?

Low price, technically acceptable procurements are gaining favor for services. Who does it put at risk?

  • By Bob Lohfeld

Inside Obama's digital strategy

The government's push for more mobile access to information will impact devices, policies and infrastructures, but will it be good for business?

  • By Michael Hardy

GAO slaps VA for not using vets

VA erredin not setting aside a contract for a service-disabled, veteran-owned business.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

54 contractors named to $20B CIO-SP3 contract

Who made the final cut for the Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners 3 contract?

  • By Matthew Weigelt

GSA delays SAM system

Consolidation of procurement databases delayed until July.

  • By Washington Technology staff

Senators push for bigger small-business goals

Congress aims for higher overall small-business contracting goals, even as administration officials consider them "unrealistic."

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Bill would extend decision time for vet's surviving spouse

A new bill would give the spouse of a service-disabled veteran business-owner who dies a three-year transfer period of contracting benefits.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Industry, government don't see eye to eye on Networx

Survey says the two sides have polar opposite views of the huge Networx telecommunications contracts. Which side might be guilty of wishful thinking?

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Navy puts $5B NGEN focus on users, savings

Program manager emphasizes costs savings and protecting users in explaining the strategy behind the NGEN procurement.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Share the risk, then reap the reward

Today's budget environment is creating an opportunity for customers and contractors alike to benefit from more outcome-based contracts.

  • By Timothy P. Coffin

Are fourth-quarter spending sprees irresponsible?

The news that DHS plans to spend $8 billion in four months should raise questions about end-of-year procurement practices.

  • By Nick Wakeman

DHS plans $8B spending spree by Sept. 30

The Homeland Security Department has more than half of its IT budget yet to obligate in fiscal 2012.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Can you keep your bid out of the reject box?

Evaluators with multiple proposals to review will evaluate them in three passes. Successful bidders must get past all three. Can you?

  • By Bob Lohfeld

Defense bill brings insights to insourcing

The new defense bill would make federal officials explain their thinking.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

OFPP nominee names top 3 priorities

Committee approval could come next week for Joe Jordan, who told the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs committee that his top priorities would be supplier relationships, the acquisition workforce and smarter buying.

  • By Matthew Weigelt
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