DOD cuts will slow overall fed IT spending growth

Federal spending on IT will increase slightly in the next five years. Who can expect to see their budgets grow and who faces cuts, according to new TechAmerica Foundation Vision survey forecasts.

Networx is hare fast, but awards are turtle slow

During the past month, only two statements of work have moved a step closer to transitioning services from the old FTS2001 system to Networx, and just three awards have been made.

CACI helps Navy track ordnance worldwide

CACI International Inc. will provide program management and technical support to the Navy under a five-year, $36 million prime contract.

6 small-business issues too important to ignore

Small businesses face a tough market with a variety of factors that could hurt their growth. But there are a few bright spots.

Why Deltek bought Input

Deltek's acquisition of Input creates a powerful source of critical information for contractors.

More talk needed if defense reforms are to succeed

Improved communications is necessary to achieve cost reductions and efficiencies at the Defense Department, writes Stan Soloway of the Professional Services Council.

Can GTSI stay in business?

The fight to clear its name is in the middle of a 30-day countdown as GTSI's suspension raises risks for the company, including possible debarment.

SBA mum on GTSI's alleged accomplices

If GTSI is guilty of wrongdoing, then shouldn't SBA also investigate and suspend the other companies involved? That's the question on Editor Nick Wakeman's mind.

What's next for GTSI?

The company faces a tough road back from suspension. What will it do first?

SBA: No decisions on High Road policy

The Obama administration has made no decision on the High Road, a procurement policy giving advantages to companies with above-average employee pay and other benefits.

GTSI suspended but vows to fight

GTSI has been suspended from winning new government contracts but vows to defend itself against charges that it inappropriately received small-business contract dollars.

New law adds more requirements to small-business plans

President Obama has signed a law that puts pressure on primes to make good on small-business promises.

HUBZone preference debate may end

The Obama administration has faced off against GAO and the Federal Claims Court over the HUBZone preference issue since 2009.

Republicans push for SBA position on contractor pay policy

Senate Republicans fight a policy that would give preference in awarding contracts to businesses that offer better-than-average pay and benefits.

How good is your emissions reporting? GSA wants to know.

GSA finds it feasible for companies to report their emissions data in a voluntary system and is moving ahead with the idea.

NIH opens bidding for $40B IT services contract

The National Institutes of Health has issued a solicitation for the long-awaited Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners 3 governmentwide IT contract.

Serco takes on more hazmat duties for Navy

Under an $88 million contract, Serco extends its hazmat management services for the Navy at a Norfolk, Va., facility.

Small businesses could suffer if fed contracting goes in-house

If agencies bring contracting work in-house, small companies believe they will bear the brunt of it, and officials want agencies to remember that.

Gates to outline new acquisition guidelines

Defense Secretary Robert Gates is expected to lay out a guide for moving ahead with his acquisition reforms and budget cuts.

GSA plans for 'sustainability acquisitions'

The premier procurement agency’s plan is to use its buying power to change the federal marketplace.