IG: GSA Wastes Millions Due to Pricing Problems in Computer Resale Program – Management – GovExec.com
Watchdog finds many identical IT items with varying price tags.
Watchdog finds many identical IT items with varying price tags.
Bipartisan House bill would loop in subcontractors and make experimental rules permanent.
Source: New Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Gain Traction in Congress – Contracting – GovExec.com
“Kingdomware” decision applies to VA but could affect broader regulations.
Source: SBA to Interpret Supreme Court Contractor Ruling for Small Business – Contracting – GovExec.com
Measure would block the implementation of a recent federal court decision.
Source: Lawmaker: Feds Shouldn’t Be Punished for Refusing to Break Rules – Management – GovExec.com
Annual report to Congress on contractor discipline stresses administrative alternatives.
Source: Suspensions and Debarments of Misbehaving Contractors Drop – Contracting – GovExec.com
New memo of understanding extends to most non-service Defense agencies.
Source: Pentagon Embraces GSA’s OASIS Services Contract – Contracting – GovExec.com
Sen. Carper holds unofficial “roundtable” to showcase efforts at FDA, DHS, Defense and NASA.
Source: How Some Agencies Are Escaping GAO’s High-Risk List – Management – GovExec.com
Rule implementing Obama executive order seeks to clarify new requirements and help contractors avoid sex and pay discrimination.
Begin with the end in mind.
State Department employee was not protected because he refused to violate a contracting regulation, rather than a federal law.
Source: Federal Court: Agencies Can Punish Employees for Refusing to Break Rules – Oversight – GovExec.com