No debrief required for schedule holders, judge rules

The U.S. Court of Federal Claims said schedules don't fall under the fiscal 2008 National Defense Authorization Act.

Why stop at 26 high-risk projects?

Editor Nick Wakeman explores the idea that these projects are just the beginning of a more systematic approach to ferreting out poorly performing IT projects.

Will more follow Northrop’s lead and buy vs. lease?

Northrop Grumman Corp. is moving its headquarters to a 14-story building in Falls Church, Va., which the company recently purchased. Will an accounting change persuade other federal contractors to do the same?

Are you on OMB's high-risk list?

When the White House released a list of 26 high-risk information technology projects on Aug. 23, federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra was quick to point out that it wasn’t a hit list. But now some of the biggest names in government are under a microscope.

DHS manager slammed by IG for aiding relative

A Science and Technology Directorate manager violated ethics policies by plotting to deliver agency-funded software to a relative, according to an audit by the DHS inspector general.

Judge upholds HUBZone priority

A claims court judge has upheld HUBZone priority in statute, saying the law couldn't be clearer.

CACI accounts for Air Force financial system improvements

CACI International Inc. will continue to improve the Air Force’s ability to track specific financial programs for the 554th Electronic Systems Group at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, under a five-year prime contract worth $19 million.

Join Washington Technology's social networking experiment

Washington Technology Editor Nick Wakeman launches a Twitter chat Monday at 1 p.m. on the hot trends in today's government market.

Officials hope new codes will sharpen procurement data reporting

Agencies may have to develop a unique identifier for their contracts and orders under a proposal meant to improve the quality of federal procurement data.

13 trends and predictions driving today's market

The Top 100, transparency, procurement woes and slower growth are among Editor Nick Wakeman's top trends and predictions about today's government market.

Bills would limit work contractors can pursue

Agency executives would go from closely managing a contractor doing that work to insourcing the work, according to two bills.

CSC sells unit to satisfy new ethics rule

Computer Sciences Corp. tried, but failed to keep a 500-person unit serving the Missile Defense Agency.

Will the defense cuts hurt your business?

Editor Nick Wakeman asks whether the proposed defense cuts will make DOD a more strategic thinker. What do you think?

SBA, CompTIA join forces to help small IT firms

Agreement focuses on education, training and awareness of government small-business programs.

New law puts contractor performance in the public spotlight

The 2010 Supplemental Appropriations Act gives the public access to a government database filled with information on the performance of contractors.

DOD contractor ethics rule enters critical stage

The proposed rule on organizational conflicts of interest is movning forward but what direction is it headed?

GAO hands down decision on Unisys bid protest

Decision by GAO clears the way for CSC to finally begin work on the $500 million TSA infrastructure contract.

5 tips for hiring a proposal consultant

When shopping for a proposal consultant to help with a particularly heavy workload or provide additional expertise, it’s important to pay attention to five key factors, writes Bob Lohfeld of Lohfeld Consulting.

GSA loophole costs small businesses billions

Small businesses and the government would benefit from applying small-business set-aside requirements to the GSA schedules, former OMB official says.

Contractors fear being blacklisted under new defense bill

Federal contractor groups are up in arms about a provision in the defense authorization bill that they believe will result in secret blacklists against their members.