Report: Insourcing government work could be disasterous

Taking work from the private sector should be done deliberately and based on facts, not innuendo and rhetoric, according to a new report.

Deepwater can't shake DOJ's watchful eye

The Justice Department has declined to intervene to date but continues to examine allegations raised in the Deepwater False Claims Act lawsuit.

DHS scrutiny of services contracts draws flak

DHS' new mandatory reviews of professional service contracts: A good idea or too tough to do?

E-Verify, cybersecurity are big winners in DHS budget

A House subcommittee has approved a $42.6 billion spending bill for the Homeland Security Department that increases the amount allocated to cybersecurity efforts.

TSA bill requires competition

The TSA legislation that was approved by the House on June 4 would require competition for the first time on processing fingerprint biometric data for aviation workers.

Vangent helps OPM administer federal health benefits

Vangent has won a five-year, $15 million contract to help the Office of Personnel Management administer the federal employees’ health benefits program.

Forecast: Look to state and local for ARRA IT opportunities

Information technology contractors eyeing large portions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act should look at the state and local markets for new contract opportunities, according to CivicUS analysis.

Deepwater whistle-blower 'has a conscience,' attorney says

The engineer who blew the whistle on alleged shoddy practices in the Coast Guard's Deepwater project took action because of his own conscience, his attorney said today.

Napolitano backs E-Verify

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said she is a big supporter of E-Verify, the Web-based employment eligibility verification tool.

Administration prepares for new era of procurement rules

Contractors need to stay on top of the procurement policies and reforms being pushed forward by Congress and the new administration.

Economic concerns and new political priorities force contractors to be proactive

A study addressing how to win federal business in lean economic times has a wealth of ideas designed to improve a company's ability to win contracts.

Deepwater lawsuit marks another twist in a troubled story

A whistleblower has filed a lawsuit against the Deepwater prime contractor, but troubles with the project have a long history.

GSA nominee faces Senate panel and charms 'em

Senators say Martha Johnson, President Barack Obama's nominee to be GSA administrator, has a lot of experience in the private sector and in government.

Conflicting factors will keep fed contracting growth rates low

An analysis of the Obama administration’s proposed 2010 federal budget finds four key accelerators that should provide contracting opportunities in 2010 and beyond.

Airport officials ask Congress not to disrupt TSA biometrics work

Airport executives are asking Congress not to disrupt an existing biometrics program that would be converted to full competition if new TSA legislation is passed.

Top 10 stories: Competitive sourcing leads the list

A roundup of the news stories that captured the most traffic in May.

Forecaster tells contractors to lower expectations after Recovery Act jolt

In a year of transition, government contractors should expect flat budgets for the next few years, according to FedSources.

DHS announces mandatory reviews of service contracts

As part of an efficiency initiative, DHS officials will perform an extra review on all professional service contracts over $1 million starting immediately.

E-Verify on hold again as administration reviews rule

The E-Verify rule for contractors will be postponed until September, according to TechAmerica.

DHS distributes port and mass transit grants

DHS announced $300 million in economic stimulus law funding is available for eligible port security and mass transit projects.