Procurement woes continue for tanker contract

The Pentagon has postponed the $40 billion aerial tanker deal that has been mired in controversy.

ITAA, AEA open merger talks

Leaders says information technology industry needs a united front heading into a new administration.

Tech work force braces for election outcome

The 2008 presidential election will have an impact on a number of policy matters of interest to the technology work force, according to new survey.

New report shows open competition isn't so open

Only about a third of the federal contracting dollars spent in fiscal 2007 were awarded as a result of full competition, compared with about 44 percent in fiscal 2003, a report shows.

Defense bill's contracting rules rankle Bush team

Provisions that would govern contracting are contentious points in a defense authorization bill the Senate is debating today.

Burton joins Venable law firm

Robert Burton has joined Venable LLP as a partner in the law firm's Government Contracts Group.

FCC plans new auction for first-responder spectrum

Details of a plan to create a national communications network for first responders were announced Sept. 5 by the FCC after an earlier effort to sell the network this year failed to produce a buyer.

Army wants to recruit small businesses for FCS

The Army is seeking information from small businesses on their capabilities as they relate to supporting its future combat systems program.

Bids and proposals

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department wants a contractor to support its warrant-management system. A request for proposals is expected in October.

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Know your customer and your technology

The key to persuading customers to adopt a new technology is to provide features they will find irresistible.

The straight story on contractors in Iraq

The Congressional Budget Office released a report early last month on the use of contractors in Iraq. Predictably, the report generated eye-catching headlines but little in-depth analysis. Yet, as always, that analysis is where the real story lies.

Frayed nerves in the workplace

Companies find ways to ease employees' economic fears.

Controversy slows upgrade of terrorist data bank

A major effort to upgrade computers that hold the government's master list of terrorist identities is embroiled in controversy about the project's management.

Audit finds DOD contracts are missing EVM specs

DOD hasn't been including provisions in its contracts that alert officials early about problems, according to a memo.

Labor seeks management support for data centers

The Labor Department wants information from small businesses interested in providing data-center management services.

EAGLE spending spree expected

Government contractors should expect a fourth quarter "spending spree" through DHS' primary IT contracting vehicle.

NASA issues RFI for infrastructure program

NASA has issued an RFI to get feedback on the scope, schedule, technical requirements and procurement approach for its Information Technology Infrastructure Improvement Program.

Survey: Contractors by the thousands work in intelligence

As many as 37,000 contractors are working for the government as intelligence analysts, technology specialists and mission managers.

Railhead problems come to a head

A variety of flaws in an upgrade of the system that supports the government's terrorist watch list has drawn congressional fire and raised concerns.