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Administration opposes curbs on contractors
A Senate defense authorization bill would prohibit security contractors and competitive sourcing.
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Navy details NMCI follow-on plan
Navy plans name change to Next Generation Enterprise Network and integrating NMCI more with other Navy networks, according to documents.
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OMB gives Networx a boost
OMB makes it harder for agencies to use contract vehicles other than GSA's Networx program for services that Networx offers.
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Army retools knowledge culture
The service defines new knowledge management principles tailored to net-centric environment.
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Nothing pushes like an economic shove
The Defense Department and the intelligence community work together to save money and improve information sharing.
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Workforce tops new OFPP chief's priorities
New acting Office of Federal Procurement Policy Administrator Lesly Field sees recruitment, retention as critical for acquisition.
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DOD, intell join forces to save
The intelligence community and DOD strike deal to buy software together.
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DHS' Cohen made questionable picks on research projects, IG says
DHS Inspector General Richard Skinner later finds choices acceptable.
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A boost for state aid
States learn to offset the risk of human services modernization projects with flexible tech approaches.
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Editorial: A fresh take on contracting
Does the intelligence community rely too much on contractors?
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DOD asserts more oversight of undefined contracts
Defense Department officials require more reports to manage work on risky contracts with undefined terms.
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Workforce tops new OFPP chief's priorities
New acting Office of Federal Procurement Policy Administrator Lesly Field sees recruitment, retention as critical for acquisition.
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Firms get $9 million for cryptography work
European companies working on advanced cryptography for smart cards get funds from the European Union.
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Permit resolution won’t restart SBInet work
The Homeland Security Department plans to put its SBInet electronic border surveillance system on hold even if DHS resolves a snafu related to federal land permits.
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Shifting priorities create a sticky competitive landscape
The government's buying habits and a greater emphasis on small-business contracts take market share from midsize companies.
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DOD struggles with early warning
Defense contracts lack the tools that warn officials about problems, memo says.
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5 pieces to the pricing puzzle
A panel of procurement experts has five key questions about the role of competition in GSA pricing.
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