How Sept. 11 changed government contracting forever

The market underwent a rapid transformation after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Government contracting hasn't been the same since.

  • By Nick Wakeman

DOD: Wartime contracting reforms underway

Defense officials say they have toughened prosecution of fraudulent contractors and boosted the department’s overall acquisition workforce, including contract managers.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Let's argue procurement. It's healthy.

Nothing is better for the procurement process that a good argument that pushes the best ideas forward.

  • By Stan Soloway

Rule: Winning contractor must offer jobs to incumbent's employees

The theory is that the government can continue operations more smoothly when a successor contractor hires the previous company's employees.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

House Republicans prepare to unveil new 3 percent solution

Lawmakers have continually said the tax that would keep back 3 percent of payments to companies would hurt contractors and make it tough for agencies to comply with the administrative burdens.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

General Dynamics wins $3.7B Army procurement contract

General Dynamics C4 Systems Inc. will provide the Army with computer hardware and software procurement assistance under a five-year $3.7 billion contract, according to an Aug. 29 Defense Department announcement.

  • By David Hubler

Accelera acquistion meant to bolster Microsoft solutions

Virtualization solutions provider acquires ITS Group consulting firm.

  • By Washington Technology staff

Delays can create opportunities for contractors

Wyle's Dawn Jordan offers practical advice for how contractors can take advantage of the delays that are becoming more common in today's market.

  • By Dawn Jordan

DHS oversight of purchase cards has 'significant gaps,' IG says

The Homeland Security Department needs to strengthen its oversight and review of purchase card transactions, says the Office of Inspector General in a new report.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Finding our way, 10 years later

Ten years after Sept. 11, we look at how the market has changed and where we are headed.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Disclosure aids small-business goals

Making contracting data public has help bring more opportunities to small businesses, but challenges still remain.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

GSA plans huge BPAs for laptops, desktops and other devices

GSA officials propose creating as many as 10 blanket purchase agreements covering laptops, desktops and other popular IT products.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Government sues, alleging contractor botched Coast Guard acquisition

The federal government has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Coast Guard, accusing Bollinger Shipyards of false statements in connection with the Deepwater acquisition program.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

OMB wants 10% budget cuts, warns of tough year ahead

The Obama administration issued new instructions to agency and department heads that warned of a "difficult year" ahead for budget cuts.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

IRS sets date for 3 percent withholding tax hearing

Since the tax was enacted in 2006, concerns have been raised about the administrative burdens of compliance and the effects on companies' revenues.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

IG targets DARPA's director over favoritism allegation

DARPA may have a conflict of interest with a defense contractor closely tied to its director. The IG is launching a series of audits to find out.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Government-industry group sifts out top contracting reforms

ACT-IAC started a website to survey the government vendor community's view on IT acquisition reforms.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

General Dynamics, others join protest of VA's $12B T4 contract

The Veterans Affairs Department's $12 billion T4 contract continues to attract protests, with three more filed in recent days.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Is the Army energizing a new IT market?

The Army announces a new task force to target its renewable energy goals.

  • By FCW Staff

DHS, GAO disagree on details of acquisition planning

The Homeland Department said collecting data to decide when to begin planning for a major procurement is a waste of time.

  • By Matthew Weigelt
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