CONTRACTING - ALL ARTICLES
Contractors Might Weather Shutdown Using Prior-Year Funds
Current scenario differs from past government closings given rise in outsourcing.
Troubled Navy Yard Radio System Was Operated by Army
System failed during shooting, following complaints dating back to 2009.
How Agencies Bury Noncompetitive Procurements
In many cases, they don’t disclose what they spent on sole-source contracts awarded at the end of the fiscal year.
Defense Readies Networks for Latest BlackBerrys
Despite almost exiting the consumer market, the smartphones’ manufacturer is outfitting military networks with software to support the devices.
VA Awards $275 Million Contract to Track Supplies at Hospitals
Supply chain management deal provides systems to track supplies at point of use.
FDA Will Regulate Some Mobile Medical Apps as Devices
Health and wellness apps will not be regulated.
Army Awards Biomass Contracts Under $7 Billion Green Energy Push
Service previously awarded geothermal, solar and wind contracts.
Commentary: How Drones Can Help
Unmanned but not unpiloted, UAVs offer benefits that are waiting for policy to catch up.
Senator Wants MIT to Study Pentagon-Opposed Power Line at White Sands
Heinrich asks if military could adapt missile range tests.
Many Feds Face Furloughs Twice
Dems Back Retroactive Shutdown Pay
How Long Has the Shutdown Lasted?
Agencies Post Shutdown Plans Online
No TSP Contributions During a Shutdown
How Contractors Might Weather a Shutdown
