OMB sets Networx MTIPS deadlines

Agencies must place orders by Aug. 31 if they want to comply with an OMB memo on Managed Trusted IP Services, which agencies must use to connect securely to the Internet.

Networx statements of work near 150

GSA's tally of statements of work illustrates complexity of moving from FTS2001 to Networx.

Contractors hit by labor rights requirement

A procurement rule has taken effect that requires contractors to notify their employees of their labor rights.

6 critical accounting challenges for government contractors

Government accounting expert Michael Tinsley explains how complying with accounting requirements can be an competitive advantage for contractors.

Oracle is target of Justice Department lawsuit

Oracle Corp. joins a growing list of companies accused by whistleblowers and GSA of overcharging the government.

L-3 division accused of snooping through e-mail

The Air Force is investigating allegations that the company copied and stored e-mail messages to gain a competitive advantage.

3 keys to creating winning proposals

Winning proposals share three common traits: They are written by experienced writers, follow a defined process and are put together efficiently.

The hidden cost of insourcing

Editor Nick Wakeman wonders if the the real toll of insourcing isn't about contracted work moving to government employees but damage to the contractor-customer relationships.

Ethics rules expected to spur acquisitions

The prospective consistency and clarity of new rules will determine the impact that OCI will have on M&A activity in the government services sector.

What if Unisys is right to protest the TSA contract?

Editor Nick Wakeman wonders if it is possible that Unisys is fighting for more than just lost work by filing protest after protest over the TSA infrastructure contract.

Studied approach aids Booz Allen success

In 2009, the consulting company combed through the Obama administration's reforms and planned changes to get a firm hold on how to move ahead.

Unisys keeps fighting for TSA contract

Unisys has filed a protest with the GAO over TSA awarding a $500 million contract to CSC to manage the agency's IT infrastructure.

KBR rides ups and downs of market

KBR faces a customer in transition and shifts gears to maintain growth.

KBR, L-3 lock down logistics awards

KBR Inc. and L-3 Communications have nailed down Defense Department logistics contracts with a combined worth of $38.6 million.

CDW-G seeks new small-biz partners

CDW-Government LLC is seeking partnerships with small businesses to go after federal contracting opportunities, issuing an immediate request for proposals soliciting small businesses as partners.

Feds warn contractors to turn in IDs or lose cash

The federal acquisition councils today released a proposed rule that would allow contracting officers to delay final payments until the contractor returns government identification cards.

Networx gets nasty on Capitol Hill

What are members of Congress threatening to do to agencies that fail to meet the Networx deadlines?

Draft RFP released for $22B Eagle contract

DHS proposes dividing contract between service delivery, program support, and verification and validation and says it could have as many as 53 winners.

DOD sets rule for overriding arbitration ban

DOD issues interim rule so it can override the ban on employee arbitration agreements in cases of national security.

CSC again wins $500M TSA infrastructure contract

Computer Sciences Corp. again bested Unisys Corp. and General Dynamics Corp. to win the TSA Information Technology Infrastructure Program contract, which has been mired in protest limbo for eight months.