Government Executive - Contractinghttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/Information and intelligence from the federal procurement arenaen-usMon, 21 May 2012 17:20:00 -0400House defense bill’s contracting provision irks White Househttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/05/house-defense-bills-contracting-provision-irks-white-house/55845/Plan to raise small business’ share of agency contracts cited in veto threat.Charles S. ClarkMon, 21 May 2012 17:20:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/05/house-defense-bills-contracting-provision-irks-white-house/55845/ContractingHouse Small Business Chairman Sam Graves, R-Mo., called bundling the biggest obstacle contractors face in successfully competing for federal work.Kelley McCall/AP file photoIndustry groups look to start dialogue with TSAhttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/05/industry-groups-look-start-dialogue-tsa/55835/Kickoff meeting with Administrator John Pistole will take place June 5.Andrew LapinMon, 21 May 2012 12:34:37 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/05/industry-groups-look-start-dialogue-tsa/55835/ContractingJ. Scott Applewhite/APObama procurement chief nominee clears Senate panelhttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/05/obama-procurement-chief-nominee-clears-senate-panel/55770/Joseph Jordan advances through committee with only one vote in opposition. Charles S. ClarkWed, 16 May 2012 14:14:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/05/obama-procurement-chief-nominee-clears-senate-panel/55770/ContractingOPM photoSenators invoke GSA scandal during procurement nominee’s hearinghttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/05/senators-invoke-gsa-scandal-during-procurement-nominees-hearing/55657/Leaders of oversight panel call on Joseph Jordan to ‘double down’ on avoiding waste. Charles S. ClarkWed, 09 May 2012 16:45:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/05/senators-invoke-gsa-scandal-during-procurement-nominees-hearing/55657/ContractingNominee for OFPP Administrator, Joseph JordanTimothy White, OPMOMB releases second ‘mythbusting’ memo to improve communication with contractorshttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/05/omb-releases-second-mythbusting-memo-improve-communication-contractors/55616/Procurement office rebuts seven misconceptions.Charles S. ClarkMon, 07 May 2012 16:15:36 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/05/omb-releases-second-mythbusting-memo-improve-communication-contractors/55616/ContractingGSA dangled tax break before contractors, but asked for a piecehttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/05/gsa-dangled-tax-break-contractors-asked-piece/55588/The 2011 policy was canceled when it failed to draw any interest, AP reports. Andrew LapinFri, 04 May 2012 14:08:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/05/gsa-dangled-tax-break-contractors-asked-piece/55588/ContractingRep. Charles Boustany, R-La.Harry Hamburg/APLawmakers challenge the Pentagon’s reliance on service contractorshttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/lawmakers-challenge-pentagons-reliance-service-contractors/55424/Senators and House members urge the Defense secretary to rethink cuts to civilian workforce. Charles S. ClarkThu, 26 Apr 2012 16:10:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/lawmakers-challenge-pentagons-reliance-service-contractors/55424/ContractingSen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NYAP photoToday in GSA: Event contractor gets probedhttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/today-gsa-event-contractor-gets-probed/55364/Michael Jahn reportedly violated bribery laws, earned $12,601 commission on Vegas conference.Andrew LapinTue, 24 Apr 2012 11:23:33 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/today-gsa-event-contractor-gets-probed/55364/ContractingFlickr user Miss ShariOMB raises salary cap for contractor executives because it has tohttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/omb-raises-salary-cap-contractor-executives-because-it-has/41866/Explanation renews calls for a lower ceiling on reimbursements. Charles S. ClarkMon, 23 Apr 2012 17:46:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/omb-raises-salary-cap-contractor-executives-because-it-has/41866/ContractingSens. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a bill in March to lower the maximum amount taxpayers reimburse all government contractors.J. Scott Applewhite/AP GSA scandal lends urgency to data transparency measure http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/gsa-scandal-lends-urgency-data-transparency-measure/41865/House set to consider bill requiring agencies to standardize and post spending data.Charles S. ClarkMon, 23 Apr 2012 16:47:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/gsa-scandal-lends-urgency-data-transparency-measure/41865/ContractingHouse Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., supports the bill.Michael Conroy/APNo leeway on contractor campaign giftshttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/no-leeway-contractor-campaign-gifts/41850/Judge denies request to ease ban on donations to candidates.Charles S. ClarkFri, 20 Apr 2012 13:57:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/no-leeway-contractor-campaign-gifts/41850/ContractingThe <i>Citizen United</i> decision came down in January 2010. J. Scott Applewhite/APPentagon defends approach to tax-delinquent contractorshttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/pentagon-defends-approach-tax-delinquent-contractors/41791/Acquisition chief Kendall responds to senators on Leonie Industries.Charles S. ClarkMon, 16 Apr 2012 14:21:08 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/pentagon-defends-approach-tax-delinquent-contractors/41791/ContractingFrank Kendall is acting Defense undersecretary for acquisitions.AP photoObama declines to issue executive order on contractor biashttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/obama-declines-executive-order-contractor-bias/41760/Gay rights groups had hoped for quick action to advance legislation.Charles S. ClarkThu, 12 Apr 2012 17:16:59 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/obama-declines-executive-order-contractor-bias/41760/ContractingRep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., championed the letter.Bill Kostroun/APA different kind of GSA videohttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/different-kind-gsa-video/41727/Acting Administrator Daniel Tangherlini pledges to address issues raised by conference spending scandal.Tom ShoopTue, 10 Apr 2012 14:31:42 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/different-kind-gsa-video/41727/ContractingGAO nudges Pentagon to improve its contractor recordshttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/gao-nudges-pentagon-improve-its-contractor-records/41726/Incomplete databases risk violating rules on inherently governmental functions.Charles S. ClarkTue, 10 Apr 2012 13:59:55 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/gao-nudges-pentagon-improve-its-contractor-records/41726/ContractingSmit / Shutterstock.com Pentagon awarded veteran-owned contracts to illegitimate firmshttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/pentagon-awarded-veteran-owned-contracts-illegitimate-firms/41717/Inspector general suggests ending contractor self-verification.Andrew LapinMon, 09 Apr 2012 14:41:28 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/pentagon-awarded-veteran-owned-contracts-illegitimate-firms/41717/ContractingAPFormer GSA public buildings chief calls conference scandal fallout unfairhttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/former-gsa-public-buildings-chief-calls-conference-scandal-fallout-unfair/41707/Bush appointee Joseph Moravec says event was ‘ridiculous,’ but bemoans damage to ousted officials’ careers.Charles S. ClarkFri, 06 Apr 2012 17:12:23 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/former-gsa-public-buildings-chief-calls-conference-scandal-fallout-unfair/41707/ContractingPublic buildings commissioner Robert Peck was fired in the wake of the scandal.GSA photoThe man at the heart of the GSA scandalhttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/man-heart-gsa-scandal/41694/Jeffrey Neely told Government Executive in 2005 his job was to 'create energy in a group of people.'Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:03:20 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/04/man-heart-gsa-scandal/41694/ContractingFlickr user goodladyducayneAnalysis: Busting Defense Budgetshttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/03/analysis-busting-defense-budgets/41641/Army acquisition officials have wised up, but the choices still aren’t easy. John GradyFri, 30 Mar 2012 17:16:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/03/analysis-busting-defense-budgets/41641/ContractingHaraz N. Ghanbari/AP Suspension and debarment often misunderstood, contractors toldhttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/03/suspension-and-debarment-often-misunderstood-contractors-told/41638/Procurement experts compare notes on ‘doing more with less’ at GSA-convened conference.Charles S. ClarkFri, 30 Mar 2012 16:27:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/03/suspension-and-debarment-often-misunderstood-contractors-told/41638/ContractingContractors remain a focal point in cost-cutting effortshttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/03/contractors-remain-focal-point-cost-cutting-efforts/41617/Senators and agency officials highlight financial benefits of insourcing and proper auditing.Andrew LapinThu, 29 Mar 2012 16:45:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/03/contractors-remain-focal-point-cost-cutting-efforts/41617/ContractingSen. Rob Portman, R-OhioAlex Brandon/APBill would crack down on contractor role in human trafficking http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/03/legislation-would-crack-down-contractor-role-human-trafficking/41598/Rep. Lankford follows up on wage abuse, illegal debt and sexual exploitation.Charles S. ClarkWed, 28 Mar 2012 12:43:19 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/03/legislation-would-crack-down-contractor-role-human-trafficking/41598/ContractingRep. James Lankford, R-Okla. introduced the legislation Tuesday. Sue Ogrocki/AP Longtime TRICARE contractor protests decision to go with another companyhttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/03/longtime-tricare-contractor-protests-decision-go-another-company/41585/Health care firm tells The Washington Post military beneficiaries would suffer under new agreement.Andrew LapinTue, 27 Mar 2012 11:50:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/03/longtime-tricare-contractor-protests-decision-go-another-company/41585/ContractingThinkstockHouse Small Business panel prepares to mark up contractor billshttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/03/house-small-business-panel-prepares-mark-contractor-bills/41516/Coffman legislation would target fraud through referrals to inspector general.Charles S. ClarkTue, 20 Mar 2012 13:29:11 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/03/house-small-business-panel-prepares-mark-contractor-bills/41516/Contracting Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Colo.Ed Andrieski/APContractor pay caps re-emerge in Senatehttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/03/contractor-pay-caps-re-emerge-senate/41497/Boxer and Grassley bill would limit reimbursement to $400,000.Charles S. ClarkFri, 16 Mar 2012 17:43:06 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/03/contractor-pay-caps-re-emerge-senate/41497/ContractingSen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.,William B. Plowman/AP