Defense Department officials changed the department's regulations to require service contractors to identify themselves as a contractor, whether in person or in a letter.
The rapid pace of mergers and acquisitions among defense contractors is forcing DOD officials to closely monitor the activity. What are they afraid of?
President Barack Obama's attempt to have businesses show whom they support politically goes against the intent of a merit-based procurement system by putting seemingly irrelevant information before the contracting officer, officials say.
The White House is considering how to require contractors to declare their political contributions when submitting a contract bid, according to a draft executive order.
