Defense
GSA, Defense implement acquisition agreement
Memo signed late last year is designed to mesh the two organizations’ acquisition policies.
Defense
Defense launches broad-based RFID procurement
Companies concerned about value, requirements of $75 million contract.
Oversight
Senate returns to budget tangle
Prospects are growing that leaders will have to bundle appropriations bills into one or more "omnibus" spending packages.
Defense
DHS agency issues payments to private security guards, reviews disputed claims
House lawmaker vows continued oversight of security contracting.
Oversight
After Gonzales, Justice seeks to regain trust of employees
Successor's job, department officials say, will be to improve morale at headquarters and U.S. attorneys' offices.
Defense
Iraq contractors' problems no impediment to finding new work
Firms repeatedly secure high-dollar procurements in spite of questionable performance records.
Oversight
Presidential hopefuls sign pledge to back federal funding search engine
Three candidates affirm commitment to implement legislation enhancing transparency of federal spending.
Oversight
FAA awards landmark air traffic control contract
ITT wins $1.8 billion award to deploy new GPS-based systems.
Defense
Hackers steal info on users of federal job site
Intruders gain access to names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of 146,000 job seekers, OPM says.
Tech
EPA to test use of RFID system to track hazardous waste shipments
Agency wants to get a better handle on waste generated by Mexican plants using raw materials from the United States.
Pay & Benefits
Reserve Returns
New court decision provides relief to federal employee military reservists who were improperly charged for military leave dating back to 1980.
Defense
Federal travel spending drops
Big drop at Defense department leads to overall drop in travel expenditures from fiscal 2005 to 2006.
Oversight
Bright outlook projected for DHS technology services contract
Researchers say department should expect more and higher value task orders under its EAGLE program next year.
Tech