Air Force sets timeline for $6.9B NetCents 2 redo
New schedule set for $6.9 billion NetCents 2 product contract.
Subs complain prime contractors break their promises
Small-business subcontractors say primes "stiff" them out of business. How common is the problem?
5 ways the defense industry can fight sequestration
With massive procurement cuts looming, business with the government takes on a new meaning as defense contractors must articulate value not just to the government, but to the grassroots as well.
Leading CEO asks: Do we dare protect national security on a shoestring?
The responsibility to protect national security during a time of austere budgets falls to both industry and government.
Lockheed CEO warns of sequestration dangers
Sudden funding cuts from sequestration might result in countless claims against prime contractors. But who ultimately will get the bill?
Does uncertainty have to be the new normal?
Contractors need the government to act now and plan for sequestration.
Time to adjust sales strategy is now
The current market environment means that you have to adjust how you talk to customers and what you talk about.
White House pushes small buys for small business
Administration puts more emphasis on increasing contracts with small businesses.
Top 100 contractors hunt for new opportunities
The largest contractors in the government market, the so-called top dogs, are hunting for the bright spots in a down market.
Xerox primes Illinois electronic food assistance program
Company will distribute Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on reloadable card.
FedBid contract opens multitude of vendors to Navy
FedBid will earn a fee from each vendor selected by the Navy for purchases.
Concur Technologies wins $1.4B GSA next-gen fed travel contract
The contract combines purchasing power and analytics to improve travel management.
Contract audits may save millions for GSA, IG says
GSA's Inspector General has conducted pre-award audits on dozens of contracts and identified potential savings in the hundreds of millions.
Will low-price contracting make us all losers?
Low price, technically acceptable procurements are gaining favor for services. Who does it put at risk?
GAO slaps VA for not using vets
VA erredin not setting aside a contract for a service-disabled, veteran-owned business.
54 contractors named to $20B CIO-SP3 contract
Who made the final cut for the Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners 3 contract?
GSA delays SAM system
Consolidation of procurement databases delayed until July.
Joe Jordan confirmed as OFPP administrator
After just five months of vacancy, OFPP has a new leader.
Senators push for bigger small-business goals
Congress aims for higher overall small-business contracting goals, even as administration officials consider them "unrealistic."
Bill would extend decision time for vet's surviving spouse
A new bill would give the spouse of a service-disabled veteran business-owner who dies a three-year transfer period of contracting benefits.
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