People
New marching orders
As a new president takes the Oval Office, federal agencies prepare for policy and priority shifts.
People
John Gioia: Program management innovator
John Gioia, co-founder of Robbins-Gioia, died of cancer Dec. 26.
People
IG: Job competition saps staff
DOD auditor’s report sends clear signal on what the acquisition workforce needs.
Cybersecurity
Report finds mixed outcome on cutter
The Coast Guard has had mixed results with its National Security Cutter program, according to a new report that also recommended improving the government's acquisition processes.
Cybersecurity
IG: FEMA acquisition workforce still not prepared
DHS' inspector general said in an audit of FEMA's acquisition workforce that the agency is not adequately prepared to effectively respond to a disaster.
Cybersecurity
Small companies face another hurdle on Alliant contract
The government must certify that the chosen companies qualify as small businesses before they can begin bidding for orders on the $15 billion contract.
People
The Lectern: Contracting in a time of mega-deficits and economic downturn
Government contracting has a number of chronic challenges that need addressing but that can't be fixed overnight. Meanwhile, there is a chance for our contracting workforce, and the incoming administration, to score some quick contracting wins that are related to the current economic and budget situation.
Cybersecurity
Editorial: Advocating for change
As the year draws to a close, FCW looks back at some of the issues its editors tackled in 2008.
People
Administration in Review: The transition checklist
Lessons that Obama’s team can learn from the Bush administration.
People
Letter: Oversight should be applied to Congress
A reader writes that oversight should be applied to Congress in addition to contractors, who need more support from technical representatives.
Acquisition
Experts: Value beats price to avoid fake IT
At a recent meeting, procurement experts agreed that contracting officers should look beyond price when awarding contracts.
People
Experts redefining government-only work
Lawmakers, officials are working on a new definition for inherently governmental functions.
People
Letter: Contractor overseers must do more than check spelling
A reader agrees with more oversight is needed for contractors.
People
Letter: Managers spend too much time on "priority" projects
A readers to say that managers spend too much time on what they consider priority projects and not enough time on personnel.
People
GSA to contractors: Drop a dime on crime
The agency's inspector general creates an online form so contractors can report alleged criminal activity.
People
Report Contractors should get more oversight
New laws aren't enough prevent abuses of federal contracts, a report contends.
Acquisition
GSA bumps $50B Alliant awards to 2009
The agency has completed re-evaluations of Alliant Small Business bids and expects to announce awards in December.
People
Breaking down the rule
Starting Dec. 12, the government can suspend or disbar a company that doesn't comply with new rules for disclosing criminal allegations.
People
Watchdogs make industry leery
Federal contractors must report evidence of crimes to inspectors general under new requirements.
People
Transition Watch: Gates to focus on acquisition
Defense contracting reform is a key issue for the incoming administration, and increased attention from Gates is expected to bring Gates and President-elect Obama into closer agreement on future needs.
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