Federal contract spending slowdown just beginning, OMB official says

The pressure to slow down federal contract spending will continue as the government tries to rebuild its acquisition workforce, says OMB's Dan Gordon. What are his three top priorities?

What's DOD's worst acquisition policy? Ashton Carter wants to know

Defense Department wants industry input on policies that drive up costs and bring little value. What will you tell them?

The golden opportunity of deep budget cuts

The IT infrastructure cuts at some agencies create the chance to rethink the contractor-customer relationship, writes Editor Nick Wakeman.

OMB puts $2B in IT spending on the chopping block

Federal CIO Vivek Kundra said described how the government is going to cut $2 billion worth of IT programs. Are your customers' projects on the chopping block?

GSA policy chief takes on acquisition regulations

Acquisition officials are looking closely at three areas of the procurement process that must be fixed to create a faster, smoother system.

Obama pushes for commodity IT purchasing

Obama wants to reform IT management by leveraging the sheer size of the government as a buyer to get better prices for common IT.

2012 budget feeds tougher competition

The Obama administration's fiscal 2012 budget proposal trims $1.1 trillion over 10 years, creating a tougher competitive environment for contractors, but many of the details are still lacking.

Watchdog group faults Obama decision to withdraw transparency proposal

The Obama administration withdrew a proposal to require that contracts, as well as task and delivery orders, be posted online.

SBA to Alaska Native Corporations: Show us the money

Alaska Native Corporations soon will have to report to the Small Business Administration on how they have used their special set-aside government contract funds to help their communities back home.

Is the government sending mixed signals about collaborating with industry?

Contracting officers are getting pulled in opposite directions by OMB and Congress, writes Editor Nick Wakeman.

Alaska Native Corporations' contracting status under fire again

Four ANCs have been among the top 100 recipients of contract awards, and in 2009 six companies made Washington Technology's Top 100 List of IT contractors.

GOP senators again target repeal of contract withholding tax

This isn't the first time such proposals have been made, although no one has been successful in killing the tax that is due to take effect next year.

Tech leaders advance $1 trillion productivity agenda

The federal government can save $1 trillion through 2020 by consolidating infrastructure, combining supply chains and reducing energy consumption among other moves.

What the Brits can teach us about collaboration

To combat its budget woes, the U.K. has increased communications between industry and government. Should we follow its example?

SBA expects first contracts in new woman-owned business program by summer

Contracting officers will now be able to set aside specific contracts for woman-owned small businesses for the first time through the program.

Navy's server freeze no harbinger of rough seas for contractors

The Navy's decision last week to reduce its IT infrastructure by freezing the purchase of servers and not building new data centers won't have an immediate -- or long term -- negative effect on the federal contracting community.

Policy issues dominate 2011 landscape

From the budget to procurement and new technology initiatives, government contractors face no shortage of hot topics in the coming year.

When you make that big deal, don't forget your customer

When making acquisitions, companies have to work closely with their government customers to make the transition run smoothly.

Transportation Security Administration overview

A snapshot of TSA's budget, leadership, major contracts and contractors.

Lockheed settles fraud claim for $2M

Fraud claim stems from allegation Lockheed and its teammates were given the inside track on a GSA contract.