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

Too many agencies don't comply with small-business laws, congressman charges

Rep. Mulvaney, chairman of a contracting subcommittee, wants to know why small-business advocate office officials don’t have access to top officials.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

IBM files protest over VA's $12B T4 contract

The Veterans Affairs' $12 billion T4 contract for IT infrastructure transformation has attracted 10 protests, including the most recent from IBM Corp.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

599 winners, but will $10B STARS 2 get much action?

With so many winners, can STARS 2 generate enough competition? Our experts express some doubts.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Fourth quarter spending spree expected to hit $120B

Get ready for a busier than usual fourth quarter as agencies scramble to spend their budgets.

  • By Washington Technology staff

Ineligible contractors getting $500M a year from VA, OIG says

Recent federal audits found some serious deficiencies in contracting at the Veterans Affairs Department, including the procurement practices that let ineligible contractors win work.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Deepwater costs hit $29B and rising, GAO says

It still is not smooth sailing for the Coast Guard's Deepwater program in which costs continue to go up, according to a new report.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

White House names accountability board members

President Obama chooses watchdogs in government to lead his board.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Companies struggle to prepare for default crisis

Our experts offer advice on what might happen next and how to prepare if the debt-ceiling crisis continues.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Defense bills blur an opportunity

The fiscal 2012 National Defense Authorization Act contains more than two dozen significant procurement-related provisions. Some raise serious concerns, others raise questions, and still others could have positive results.

  • By Stan Soloway

Senators, SBA dispute accuracy of small-business credit

Senators question whether small-business contracting goals are an "empty achievement."

  • By Matthew Weigelt

What four things should we keep after Kundra leaves?

An IT executive argues for four critical elements that should remain after Vivek Kundra, the nation's first chief information officer, departs in August for Harvard.

  • By Kurt Roemer
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