Bill would extend civilian contractor whistleblower protections — FCW
New legislation would protect personal service contractors and subcontractors who report waste, fraud and abuse.
Source: Bill would extend civilian contractor whistleblower protections — FCW
DynCorp International has work cut out for it with DOJ’s recent false claims act complaint – Washington Business Journal
“It’s a little bit unusual — although not unheard of — for the Department of Justice to initiate a false claims act case,” an attorney said of a recent Justice Department case against DynCorp.
House Oversight Committee looks to further whistleblower protection for contractors – FederalNewsRadio.com
Congress may be on vacation but members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are staying busy.
Contractor Ineligible For Reimbursement of Contract Tainted By Kickbacks – SmallGovCon
The government was excused from paying a contractor’s claim for costs because the contract was tainted by the contractor’s acceptance of subcontractor kickbacks
Source: Contractor Ineligible For Reimbursement of Contract Tainted By Kickbacks – SmallGovCon
Navy looking for more answers for recompete of the NGEN contract — Washington Technology
The Navy wants industry white papers that explain how they can improve the use of the cloud, network situational awareness and productivity when they recompete the $3.4 billion NGEN contract.
Source: Navy looking for more answers for recompete of the NGEN contract — Washington Technology
Pepper Hamilton LLP: Federal contractors: Be aware of potential for increased penalties under FCA | Government Product News
Jeffrey Pedersen, an associate at Pepper Hamilton LLP, offers his views on some upcoming changes in penalties for violations of the federal False Claims Act.
Source: Pepper Hamilton LLP: Federal contractors: Be aware of potential for increased penalties under FCA
IT cost report is ‘decision engine’ for federal CIOs | FederalNewsRadio.com
The IT COST Commission Report lays out 21 recommendations for agency CIOs to help them classify, compare and prioritize spending for IT acquisition.
Source: IT cost report is ‘decision engine’ for federal CIOs
SBA Finalizes “Universal” Small Business Mentor-Protege Program – SmallGovCon
The SBA will publish a final rule on July 25, 2016 adopting a new “universal” small business mentor-protege program, open to all small businesses.
Source: SBA Finalizes “Universal” Small Business Mentor-Protege Program – SmallGovCon
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The Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
A bipartisan group of representatives introduced legislation that will give the same whistleblower protections to subgrantees and personal services contractors that are currently afforded contractors, grant recipients, and subcontractors.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: The Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act