Bechtel has found some unexpected ways to further the company's strategies. For example, it sent some of its DOD small-business advocates to a DOE conference. The advocates found new partners to help with DOD projects.
A new rule issued by DOD in April aims to ensure that "pass-through" charges on DOD contracts and subcontracts ? such as indirect costs and profits charged by prime contractors ? are not excessive.
Two hearings on the acquisition process held during the third week of July told two different stories. Through them the troubling dichotomy of the debate over federal acquisition was eminently clear.
OPM plans to conduct a public/private competition September through November to replace its two accounting and single procurement systems under its Financial Systems Modernization.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a draft request for proposals for a planned IT services contract related to BioSense, its system for early detection of health threats.
SBA said the proposal would benefit businesses by cutting down on burdens when applying for assistance programs while keeping their status for a longer period of time.
GPO is asking the private sector for advice as it aims to lower costs and increase efficiency in the production of electronic identification credentialing systems such as e-passports and e-visas.
A six-week war of words between the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee and Sun Microsystems over a proposed GSA audit of the company's pricing practices may be nearing an end ? if both sides can agree on a referee.
DHS' Immigration and Customs Enforcement division issued a pre-solicitation notice July 24 requesting project management support services for the Office of Detention and Removal.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said in a procurement notice that it seeks to award a contract by November for a wireless system based on technology from iPass.
