Agencies stuck with tab for federal contractor pensions, taxpayer group says

The Citizens Against Government Waste taxpayer group is investigating the extent to which federal agencies are on the hook for expensive contractor pension benefits.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

SBA opens doors to more firms by increasing size limits

A final rule in the Federal Register will increase the number of firms eligible for small-business status.

  • By Alysha Sideman

New bills aim to strengthen small-biz contracting

The House Small Business Committee continues to propose legislation aimed at helping small firms do federal business.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Congress inches closer to pilot legislation for mid-size companies

Lawmakers and small contractors hope the pilot will lead to new regulations and create a competitive environment.

  • By David Hubler

NIH considers new health-related GWAC

Officials want industry’s perspective on the scope and the concepts of the CIO-NEW Governmentwide Acquisition Contract.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Will senators pay attention to OFPP nominee?

Joe Jordan is poised to step into Dan Gordon's role as leader of the OFPP, but it could be too close to election time for the Senate to act.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

House members introduce flood of small-business legislation

Insourcing, agency advocates, budget cuts, raised contracting goals: The legislation contines to pour out of the House. But will it go anywhere?

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Northrop Grumman feels federal penny-pinching

Northrop Grumman winds up with declines in its IT division for the fourth quarter of 2011 and the year overall as compared to 2010.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Are you ready for life in the low-cost era?

Expect bids with the lowest prices but technically acceptable solutions to capture the bulk of contract awards in 2012.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Bill pressures feds to meet small-biz goals or else

House bill would cut budgets and senior leader perks if small-business goals aren't met.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

USDA backs off controversial labor rule targeting contractors

Officials opted to withdraw the rule after receiving industry complains that it's too much of a burden.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Industry objects to new labor rule, cites extra burden on contractors

Six industry groups are concerned that a new USDA rule on labor laws is redundant and would put an extra burden on contractors and contracting officers.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Panetta fires first shot in defense budget showdown

Get ready for the future's leaner Defense Department.

  • By Amber Corrin

Lockheed braces for declining IT sales in 2012

The company's IT business was hit by budget pressures that kept agencies from spending as much on IT in 2011.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Army contracting scandal nets guilty plea

Former Army Corps of Engineers employee pleads guilty, but trials are pending against contractors in bribery scheme.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Congress turns heat up on small-biz goals

Under a new bill, a department that misses a small-business contracting goal could lose money from the next year's budget.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

CCSi names former TASC exec its homeland security director

Suzanne Petrie Liscouski has had years of experience in the Defense Department, White House and Homeland Security Department.

  • By David Hubler

$24B NETCENTS 2 awards expected in 2012

The long-delayed NETCENTS-2 contract vehicle is set to be awarded this year, says the Air Force's acquisition chief.

  • By Amber Corrin

Should contractors fear sequestration?

You bet. As agencies scramble to cut costs under sequestration, contractors should expect to be squeezed too.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Obama plan merges six agencies, may save $3B

President Obama’s slimming down plan would merge SBA, parts of Commerce and other trade and business agencies into one department.

  • By David Hubler
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