Lawmakers, Procurement Experts Call Puerto Rico Power Contract a ‘Travesty’ – Oversight – GovExec.com
Several investigations already underway for $300 million contract that “raises every red flag in the book.”
Several investigations already underway for $300 million contract that “raises every red flag in the book.”
Agency raises purchase thresholds and says preference should be given to local firms.
Source: GSA Relaxes Rules to Speed Contracting for Hurricane Relief Efforts – Contracting – GovExec.com
Agencies are asking OPM with help to RIF, assist workers to find new jobs.
Private firms are already ahead of the government in their planning, experts say.
Source: Contractors Begin Early Shutdown Preparations – Contracting – GovExec.com
If a provision in the House version of the annual Defense authorization bill becomes law, the world of federal procurement faces major disruption.
Source: When Amazon Meets Government – Promising Practices – Management – GovExec.com
Senator calls for heads to roll at the Pentagon over new report of questionable spending.
Measure would also help agencies negotiate better prices on their purchases, senators say.
Source: Senate Passes Bill to ‘Crack Down’ on Feds Spending Improperly – Pay & Benefits – GovExec.com
Frank Kendall sees NDAA-mandated split of his former job as doomed to fail.
Source: Former Pentagon Acquisitions Chief Belittles Reorg Plan – Contracting – GovExec.com
Justice Department cites 100-plus phony federal employment applications.
Source: Ex-GSA Contracting Official Gets Prison Time for Nepotism – Contracting – GovExec.com
Rep. Cartwright argues that public-private competition has not produced savings.