VA launches probe of reverse auctions

The VA is developing a report on the agency's use of reverse auctions before determining whether they may resume.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Does the 2013 budget stand a snowball's chance?

The outlook is gloomy for 2012 and beyond and little action is expected from Congress on pressing budget issues.

  • By Nick Wakeman

QinetiQ upgrades Marine Corps' logistics system

Task order will improve the Marines' logistics chain-management program by replacing 40-year-old supply and maintenance IT systems.

  • By David Hubler

What's the most valuable small-business category?

Survey charts various small-biz set-aside categories to find the most valuable.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Are contractors at risk of a flame out?

In today's market, growth is slowing and profits are had by cutting costs. How long can that trend continue?

  • By Nick Wakeman

Tribal contractor group names new director

The Native American Contractors Association chooses Kevin Allis as its new executive director.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Are you ready for a tougher 2013 market?

For IT contractors, 2012 will lay the groundwork for an even more intense 2013.

  • By Steve Charles

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.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

What are VanRoekel's top 5 priorities for 2012?

The federal CIO sets an agenda focused on innovation, efficiency and better services to the citizen.

  • By Washington Technology staff

How to handle today's austere times

In today's environment, there are plenty of things beyond a company's control, but here are some things you can focus on.

  • By Stan Soloway

Contractor survey reflects tougher times for industry

Grant Thornton's annual survey shows nearly a third of contractors saw a revenue decrease last year. Did profits also take a hit?

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Should contractors register as lobbyists?

Pending legislation broadly defines the actions that could be considered influence peddling.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

GSA puts Integrations contract at $48B

GSA wants wide-ranging services contract to allay agencies' concerns about hard-to-specify contract requirements.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

GSA moves forward with new professional services vehicle

The Integrations contract would address agencies' needs for professional services that span several types of areas that are often difficult to specify or quantify.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

House committee takes on contract bundling

New bill would push acquisition officials to explain their reasons for combining several smaller contracts into a large one.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

CORRECTION: Budget encourages contractors' political contribution disclosures

Our original story reported incorrectly that the Obama administration's budget request had backed away from the plan to require the reporting political contributions when submitting the bids for contracts. In fact, the opposite is true.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Are you ready for the new realities of contracting?

From low cost to more risk, government contractors must prepare for the new realities of government contracting. The first of a four-part series.

  • By Steve Charles

2013 budget proposal puts IT on short leash

Obama's 2013 budget proposal aims to slash federal IT in some areas but expand its use when it can streamline government operations. The budget also includes an overall 8-percent reduction in Small Business Administration technical assistance programs.

  • By 1105 Media Staff

Core Justice programs get 1.2 percent boost in 2013 budget

Overall, The president’s 2013 budget request calls for $27.1 billion in discretionary funding, a decrease of 0.4 percent below the 2012 level of $27.02 billion.

  • By David Hubler

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.

  • By Alysha Sideman
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