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.

Agency watchdog wants more power to target contractors

Labor Department office tosses Bush-era rules and wants more power to investigate companies about pay discrimination.

Fed contractors' history could be open to public in April

The Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System database contains details on the federal contractors' reliability and history of work with the government.

Austerity best served with a healthy dose of collaboration

Columnist Stan Soloway says the best way to weather the coming years of government austerity is for agencies and contractors to collaborate on the best and most cost-effective solutions.

DOD needs better census of contractors

The Defense Department relies heavily on contractors, but can't get an accurate count on the contractors it employs, a GAO report says. Workforce management decisions suffer.

Will DOD's 2012 budget request answer industry's questions?

Contractors are anxious about the Feb. 14 Defense Department budget submission. What are they hoping to see in Gates' 2012 funding request?

Contractors put more focus on being focused

Editor Nick Wakeman sees increasing signs that government contractors are shedding noncore businesses to focus on what they do best.

In today's market, the big boys should be wary

Long-time industry observer Jim Kane explains how changing market dynamics will give a competitive advantage to nimble and agile contractors over larger competitors.

SBA offers grants for business-development help

National organizations would provide training, guidance, counseling and mentoring to small companies to be successful in the federal marketplace.

New defense contracting rule called unclear, deficient

A revised rule on contractors' internal controls have differences in definitions, which can bring about unintended consequences, and problems with excessive payment penalties due to resources.

VA increases verification of veteran-owned businesses

VA takes on the potential for fraud by requiring companies provide documentation that they are veteran-owned small businesses before they can win set aside contracts.

DOD gives clearer picture on conflicts of interest

In a major revision, the new rule on organizational conflicts of interest tells contracting officers to minimize the risk of conflicts in a variety of ways, but in doing so, not limit the pool of potential advisors with broad restrictions.