Small-biz set-aside ruling cause for concern

A federal ruling that narrowed contracting preferences for minority-owned businesses could expand to other socio-economic set-asides using the same rationale.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Davis' departure leaves void

The government contracting community will lose a key advocate when Republican Rep. Tom Davis retires at the end of the year.

Who will be Obama's CTO?

One of the hot topics in Washington is speculation about whom President-elect Obama might name as the nation's first chief technology officer.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

DHS revises grant guidance for fiscal 2009

The Homeland Security Department on Nov. 5 issued revised guidance for fiscal 2009 homeland security grants to state and local governments.

  • By Ben Bain

FCC signs off on two wireless mergers

The Federal Communications Commission has approved two big wireless mergers.

DOD braces for expected budget cuts

The financial meltdown might have a serious impact on future Defense Department spending.

Intelligence spending on the rise

The federal government spent $47.5 billion on national intelligence in fiscal 2008, an increase of 9 percent over the previous year's outlay of $43.5 billion.

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

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

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

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

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

Feds to publish fusion center guidelines

The guidelines for state and local intelligence fusion centers will detail how to achieve the baseline capabilities necessary to share terrorism and law enforcement data.

  • By Ben Bain

Agencies need to develop biometric collection standards

The lack of standards and the use of proprietary formats has inhibited information sharing, according to a new GAO report issued Oct. 15.

  • By Doug Beizer

Cancellation helps geospatial firms, group says

Congress' decision not to fund a proposed satellite imagery program has won praise from a citizens' advocacy group.

  • By Alice Lipowicz
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