People
ITAA opposes anti-counterfeiting proposal
Trade group says proposal would cause major liabilities for contractors.
People
GAO: FAA's modernization improves
Financial regulation is a new area for reform, while information security and contracting continue as works in progress, government auditors say.
Acquisition
GSA works to improve Schedule 70 operations
GSA officials want to return the $16 billion IT contract program to its former prestige.
Acquisition
Agencies must share details about noncompetitive contracts
Regulators require agencies to post online their reasons for awarding a contract with no competition.
Acquisition
Paper urges tougher controls on contractors
A report recommends requiring contractors to report overpayments, have ethics programs.
People
Power positions: Federal positions on the front lines
A small number of politically appointed agency executives will set and enforce President-elect Barack Obama's policy and management initiatives.
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