Northrop to issue IDs compatible with PIV cards

The company is encouraging other federal contractors do the same.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

SBA adjusts rules to boost representation

The Small Business Administration has issued two new sets of rules: one governing set-asides of federal contracts for woman-owned small businesses and the other changing the requirements regarding which firms may certify their status as small disadvantaged businesses.

  • By Jonathan Cain

The business case for green

Green IT has moved to the forefront of the public sector and is an important business opportunity for industry.

  • By Tom Simmons

A fresh footprint

Contractors chase data-driven opportunities to reduce agency carbon emissions.

  • By Nick Wakeman

GSA to get fitted for carbon footprint

GSA's Office of Integrated Technology Services is close to awarding a task order for a carbon footprint analysis. The work will be a pilot for all of GSA.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Entrepreneurship a plus for Alion's small partners

AVW Technologies Inc. was a one-man shop six years ago when Alion Science andTechnology Corp. tapped it for a Navy acquisition project. Now AVW, a veteran-owned small business based in Chesapeake, Va., has about 50 employees and handles a variety of testing, evaluation support and engineering management programs for Alion.

  • By Gary Arlen

Acquisition issues await next president

Although the outcome of the presidential elections is not yet known, some realities ? and related imperatives ? are becoming clear.

  • By Stan Soloway

The safe haven in an economic storm

Recent turmoil in debt and equity markets highlights the contrast between federally oriented businesses and companies serving private-sector customers. It reminds us of the attractive, fundamental characteristics of the government services industry: stability, visibility, predictable cash flows and modest capital requirements.

  • By Jerry Grossman

Answering the bailout call

Financial rescue plan likely to fuel new business for contractors.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Dell banks on partner program

Computer giant eyes a growth driver.

  • By David Hubler

Pushing his plan

SRA vet Kriegman wants to meld commercial expertise with government know-how.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Survival guide | You lost. Now what?

We ask two industry veterans what companies should try to learn at the debriefing after losing a contract bid.

DHS issues financials RFI

The Homeland Security Department is seeking a contractor to carry out its program to create a single, unified IT system for some management functions.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Navy picked over industry for VA work

The Veterans Affairs Department has chosen the Navy to develop an automated system that will process claims for educational benefits.

GSA goes green with new MAS vehicle

The vehicle seeks to help agencies strengthen environmental, energy and transportation conservation goals, GSA said.

  • By Mary Mosquera

The greening of government procurement

The greening of government procurement means new opportunities and risks for government contractors.

  • By J. Catherine Kunz

DHS to hold industry day on acquisition

The Homeland Security Department's procurement office will hold an Industry Day on Dec. 3.

  • By William Welsh

Until changes are made, exercise caution with Trade Act

Companies need to take strict control over the way they solicit and manage Trade Agreements Act certifications from suppliers.

  • By Bill Gormley

Texas governor intercedes in IBM contract

Texas Gov. Rick Perry suspended the transfer of state records to an IBM data management program on Tuesday following allegations of lax data backup.

FAR amendment reflects new contractor regulations

President Bush signed the bill, H.R. 2642, June 30, but the FAR Council still has a number or details to work out.

  • By Michael Hardy
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