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
OMB to put user-friendly versions of performance assessments on Internet
Move aims to make federal program reviews more understandable for the public, official says.
Management
Flight service employees file age discrimination suit
Complaint claims decision to outsource flight service operations disproportionately harms older workers.
Defense
With top Air Force slots vacant, Pentagon takes over procurement programs
Action is "not a punitive one," says Defense undersecretary.
Defense
Commission: Problems plague intelligence community, despite reform efforts
Final report includes 74 recommendations, some of which are intended to clear up confusion created by new intelligence reform law.
Management
Shuttle’s return to space hits pothole
Oversight panel says NASA has not completed two internal reviews that are needed for report on readiness.
Management
Private sector advises acquisition panel
Proctor & Gamble executives offer tips for buying services.
Defense
Lawmakers fault changes in Coast Guard acquisition program
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, laments that the agency has stretched the time frame for completing the Deepwater program to as long as 25 years.
Management
Panel to probe alleged false documents on Yucca Mountain project
Officials are investigating e-mails in which a U.S. Geological Survey employee indicated he had fabricated information, according to Energy Secretary Sam Bodman.
Management
Pointing Out the Problems
Former DHS Inspector General Clark Kent Ervin spent his two-year tenure pressing for better management at homeland security.
Tech
Cybersecurity standardization moves forward
OMB is exploring consolidation of agency cybersecurity functions as part of its strategy to reduce back-office expenses.
Management