Acquisition
DOD struggles to limit contractors to appropriate jobs, GAO finds
The challenge of separating inherently governmental work from contractor-appropriate work bedevils DOD.
Acquisition
Congress won't subject analysts to lobbyists' rules
Controversial clause is eliminated, for the moment at least, but not without objections.
Acquisition
GAO: Electronic waste guidance needs teeth
GSA guidelines don't carry the force of mandates, and GAO believes that the rules for electronic waste disposal needs the backing of an agency with enforcement powers.
Acquisition
5 ways Congress could change small-biz contracting
A House committee approved five bills that could reform several troublesome aspects of small-business contracting, including the system used to define small businesses.
Acquisition
Fix DOD's regulatory complexities, panel recommends
Lawmakers wants a simpler acquisition process that helps defense employees and doesn't intimidate potential contractors.
Acquisition
Army closes ITES hardware contract to non-Army buyers
ITES-2H becomes Army only vehicle so its life can be extended until a new award is made.
Acquisition
DOJ moving forward on disputed contract: report
Department is re-evaluating whether the contractor gave the taxpayers the best value, as advised by GAO.
Acquisition
Senators propose automatic contractor suspensions
Legislation aimed at increasing contractor accountability draws criticism.
Acquisition
GAO upholds protest of Justice ID management contract
The Justice Department did not properly evaluate pricing, past performance and organizational conflict of interest allegations in its award of a recent $844K contract, audit concludes.
Acquisition
GSA set to review struggling acquisition systems project
GSA has assembled a team to delve into problems with an effort to modernize and consolidate its universe of acquistion systems.
Acquisition
DOD competes more services than products
The Defense Department holds more open competitions when seeking services than when seeking products, audit finds.
Acquisition
Fired Eyak exec pleads guilty to fraud
Harold Babb faces prison time and will forfeit cash, properties and a Porsche to the government.
Acquisition