DOD needs simpler contracting processes, lawmakers told

Lawmakers want a streamlined acquisition process that helps defense employees and doesn't intimidate potential contractors.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

LMI wins contract for tech, program management support for DOD

Company will support maintenance policy and programs.

  • By David Hubler

Like DOD, defense contracting must shrink

As DOD spending wanes, money for contracting will too, and industry must prepare.

  • By Amber Corrin

The DOD IG's disappearing report

IG's report revision illustrates one of the challenges of online journalism.

  • By Michael Hardy

Bidders get second at-bat for VA's $102M EHR software contract

Original bidders tapped to take over iEHR contract after original awardee was canceled.

  • By Washington Technology staff

Bill strips contractor reviews from past-performance evaluations

It would eliminate contractors' ability to point out even simple mistakes or offer their perspective on circumstances when the agency officials view it different way, critics say.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

A BRAC-like commission for DOD cost savings -- and how it could be better

Steve Kelman supports an idea to propose changes to military retirement programs, but argues that it could be more effective with less limitation.

Obama nominates defense acquisition chief

Katrina McFarland has been performing the assistant secretary’s duties since October 2011 while serving as president of Defense Acquisition University.

  • By FCW Staff

SAIC provides professional, technical services to DOD components

Services include nuclear-related technical assessments for the assistant secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs.

  • By David Hubler

Data Computer Corp. wins 2 DOD cloud-services awards

The task orders are worth $4.3 million for cloud computing design and development as well as operations and maintenance-support services.

  • By David Hubler

Defense board issues cloud recommendations, warnings

DOD should move cautiously but decisively to adopt cloud computing and carry out data center consolidation, board advises.

  • By Amber Corrin

Panetta fires first shot in defense budget showdown

Get ready for the future's leaner Defense Department.

  • By Amber Corrin

DLT to supply CAD software to DOD for $81M

DLT's partner Autodesk is a design and engineering software specialist.

  • By Alysha Sideman

ManTech gains DOD extension for anti-terrorism tech work

$17 million extension will further technical and scientific support for Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office.

  • By David Hubler

Obama nominates chiefs for policy, readiness, acquisition

The president nominates three senior Defense Department officials to fill key management positions.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Adayana tutors DOD group on specialized anti-terrorism methods

The contractor and its team will use blended-learning solutions to provide instruction to the DOD's Technical Support Working Group.

  • By David Hubler

$24B NETCENTS 2 awards expected in 2012

The long-delayed NETCENTS-2 contract vehicle is set to be awarded this year, says the Air Force's acquisition chief.

  • By Amber Corrin

PSI's $96M Military Health System contract covers code updates

Contractor will also test and repair MHS applications and provide systems analysis.

  • By David Hubler

Air Force's Hawkins takes charge as DISA director

Air Force Maj. Gen. Ronnie Hawkins took over the reins as DISA director in a Jan. 11 ceremony.

  • By Amber Corrin

Air Force planning ahead for cyber future

With a new RFI, the Air Force looks into the future of cyberspace operations.

  • By Amber Corrin
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