People
Letter: Ending cost-plus contracts takes away a resource
A reader writes that ending cost-plus contracting will make it more difficult for agencies to do their jobs.
Acquisition
Letter: In contracts, it's about defining goals
One reader offers a solution that doesn't mean using cost-plus contracts but looks at contract management.
People
Letter: Cost-plus contracts have a role
A reader writes that there are good uses for cost-plus contracts.
People
Companies show mix of competitive, noncompetitive contracts
Government information shows individual contractors have a mixed record on competition.
People
Competition eludes easy fixes
Competition for federal contracts has become a political hot button but still defies a quick solution.
Acquisition
Editorial: MAS panel on right track
GSA has a vested interest in ensuring the Multiple Award Schedule program runs as effectively as possible.
People
Panel approves bills on IT, federal employees and telework
A Senate committee has approved legislation that would affect the federal workforce and information technology as this year's session draws to a close.
Acquisition
Letter: GSA should make contract information available
A reader writes that the General Services Administration should make information on contract terms, conditions and pricing easy to obtain.
Acquisition
Letter: Officials need all contracts in toolbox
One reader writes, "Sen. McCain's suggestion would result in a contract freeze similar to the current credit freeze."
Modernization
DISA issues RFI for Net-Centric Enterprise Services
The Defense Information Systems Agency seeks to develop a collaboration system that works on classified and unclassified networks.
People
New office will manage schedules contracts
GSA's new Multiple Award Schedule Program Office will align policies and coordinate improvements.
People
OMB tells agencies to update TIC plans
Agencies must update their plans for reducing their external Internet connections to include the pending modification to the Networx contract to comply with the TIC program.
People
Letter: Application of contract types doesn't replace knowledge
This reader calls for risk-based contracting, stating "Fixed-price contracts are not a solution to poor cost understanding and control."
People
Letter: Where there is high risk, fixed-price contracts don't fit
A reader doesn't agree with McCain fixed-price contract solution. Then states the result would be that "the contractors have no option but to bid high to cover their risk or to no bid."
Acquisition
Letter: Fixed-pricing for most awards is not reasonable
A reader writes, "The notion that everything can be awarded for a fixed price is a bit naive."
People
DOD authorization bill reinforces competition, transparency, oversight
The bill, now heading to the White House, also calls for a Contingency Contracting Corps to ensure efficiency in urgent contracting.
People
IG to audit contractor award fees at DHS
The DHS inspector general says he will review the department's award fees to contractors and acquisition data management in fiscal 2009.
People
Measure would upgrade IT, oversight at DHS
New authorizing legislation for the Homeland Security Department would give more power to the CIO there and require more contract oversight.
People