Management
New regulation further limits awards to Federal Prison Industries
Agencies must perform market research before awarding contracts to government-owned prison labor company.
Defense
Intelligence nominee short on details about management priorities
Lawmakers still question how much authority the new national intelligence director will hold.
Management
NASA nominee gets liftoff from Senate Commerce panel
Lawmakers at confirmation hearing say they want to see Michael Griffin on the job Monday.
Management
Civil Rights Commission official proposes deep cuts
Proposal comes days after GAO report knocks panel’s financial management.
Defense
Senators vow to finish investigation into faulty intelligence
Second phase of probe examines whether senior administration officials manipulated intelligence and pressured analysts to justify Iraq invasion.
Management
Postal Service files case for rate hike
If Congress waives escrow requirement, rate hike request would be withdrawn.
Tech
GSA to sell voice telecom services through IT schedule
In a first, agency will add voice service to widely used information technology contract.
Defense
Administration withholding more information from public, report finds
New and old secrets are being kept more often and for longer periods of time.
Defense
Army to overhaul future weapons system contract
New language will transform non-traditional Future Combat Systems contract into a standard federal procurement.
Management
Lawmakers move to block outsourcing of flight service jobs
In last-ditch effort, bill would classify the FAA work as inherently governmental.
Management
Singling Out Veterans
Tension overflows as managers look for ways to hire without feeling hamstrung.
Defense
Charges fly over Yucca Mountain e-mails
Nevada governor says references to falsified data indicate "nothing short of criminal behavior."
Defense
Bush fills Pentagon's top acquisition post
Acting Undersecretary Michael Wynne gets the job temporarily, while Kenneth Krieg is nominated to fill it permanently.
Management
Industry team forms to provide private screening at airports
TSA will collect proposals later this month, with contract awards expected in the summer.
Defense
Senator questions Army's 'Future Combat System' process
Acquisition method used to develop system under scrutiny by Sen. John McCain.
Management