Defense

Agencies unhappy with 'Buy American' compromise

A newly revised proposal from the Defense Department on controversial "Buy American" legislative language has failed to assuage critics at other agencies.

Management

Patent Office chief questioned about alleged lobbying

Rep. Frank Wolf, R-Va., Wednesday asked Patent and Trademark Office Director James Rogan to respond to allegations that "some" in his agency are lobbying to move the agency outside the budget process.

Management

Contracting abuses found in GSA Kansas City office

Contracting abuses similar to those committed by a General Services Administration regional office in Washington state have been found in another location and are being investigated by the agency’s inspector general, according to a senior GSA official.

Tech

Report: FBI still lacks IT strategy

Management

Provision in Defense bill could aid feds in job competitions

The final version of the Pentagon’s fiscal 2004 budget bill includes language intended to level the playing field for in-house teams bidding on civilian Defense jobs.

Management

GOP may drop privatization language from FAA bill

Management

GSA unit uses tech contract to acquire mental health services

Amid an ongoing investigation into misuse of contracts at the General Services Administration’s Federal Technology Service, the agency has awarded a large deal to provide mental health and counseling services to military personnel using a contract designed to buy information technology.