Modernization
GAO sting operation exposes pervasive counterfeit parts problem
GAO finds it's all too easy to get fake electronics for military weapons systems.
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
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.
Modernization
Cloud conversation shifting to new concerns
Agencies have come a long way on their journey to implement cloud services, but they're still focusing on the low-hanging fruit.
Digital Government
Jim Ghiloni takes over new GSA program
Ghiloni will serve as the new head of GSA's Integrations, a new professional services contract.
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.
People
IRMCO's 50-year run is at an end
The venerable federal conference has outlived its usefulness, its organizers say, and the time has come for something new.
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
VA launches probe of reverse auctions
Did official sidestep best practices by ordering a halt?
Acquisition
VA halts reverse auctions, citing 'violations' of contract hierarchy
Order comes despite more than $7 million in savings.
Cybersecurity
Apparent disconnect on contractor lawsuit is business as usual
Continuing business, accolades for contractors accused of violations is common, experts say.
Digital Government
Like DOD, defense contracting must shrink
As DOD spending wanes, money for contracting will too, and industry must prepare.
Acquisition
What's the most valuable small-business category?
Survey charts various small-biz set-aside categories to find the most valuable.
Modernization
Army defends progress in acquisition reform
Army officials say acquisition reform efforts are already yielding dividends, particularly in fielding networked capabilities.
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