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- SES bonuses under fire at GSA, other agencies
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- Next-gen Apple devices cleared to join Defense IT networks
- In fight over intelligence IT system, Army prioritizes access to data
- White House wants to root out copycat programs - starting with STEM
- Pentagon furloughs to begin July 8
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- House bill protects homeland security budget
- Intelligence Community free from furloughs
- DoD aims to speed approval process for mobile devices
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- DoD wants to know real costs of IT business systems
Bid protests
Anne Perry and Jonathan Aronie, partners at Sheppard Mullin, will answer questions about the bid protest process.
April 17, 2012(Encore presentation May 22, 2012)
What are the big federal news stories?
Federal News Radio hosts Tom Temin and Francis Rose join host Mark Amtower to discuss some of the top issues affecting federal workers.
April 16, 2012.
Air Force lifts suspension on Booz Allen's San Antonio office
The Air Force lifted a suspension on Booz Allen Hamilton's office in San Antonio, Texas, after Booz Allen took responsibility for the improper disclosure of sensitive information on a pending contract.
Unmanned vessel could soon be working for Navy
Defense contractor Textron Inc. demonstrated what it calls its Common Unmanned Surface Vessel technology Thursday at its Textron Marine & Land Systems shipyard in New Orleans.
Obama won't ban discrimination on gay contractors
The White House says President Barack Obama does not plan to issue a ban on discrimination against gay federal contractors sought by gay rights groups.
Defense agencies award 2 radio contracts worth millions
The Special Forces Command gave Harris Corporation an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity award worth a potential $400 million. Special Forces will buy multi-band, multi-mission radios over a five-year period.
Liability and contracting
McKenna Long & Aldridge Partner Jason Workmaster and David Dowd, partner at Mayer Brown will discuss what contractors can do to avoid liability issues.
April 10, 2012
GAO says military contractors still doing 'governmental' work
The agency recommended that all Defense Department components develop guidance that clearly delineates authority, responsibility and accountability for conducting inventory reviews.
Analysis: Budget cutbacks could trigger 'clawback' on contracting dollars
Procurement attorney Joe Petrillo of Petrillo and Powell joined The Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Emily Kopp to explain what the budget requests could mean for contractors.
The current state of contracting
Host Mark Amtower talks about the big contracting issues with Northrup Grumman's Ed Swallow and Dan Mintz from PowerTek Corporation.
April 9, 2012(Encore presentation April 23, 2012)
DoD awarding vet-owned contracts to ineligible firms, IG finds
Devon Hewitt, a partner at Protorae Law and a member of the American Legion's Small Business Task Force, summarizes the findings of the DoD IG report on contracting with service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.
2 contractors sentenced for defrauding DoD
A federal court has sentenced two South Florida aircraft-parts brokers for defrauding the military.
Lockheed Martin receives $1B Navy contract
Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Sensors has received a $1 billion contract from the Naval Air Systems Command, the Defense Department said. Lockheed will provide new avionics and display systems for military aircraft.
Analysis: Further actions against GSA commissioners remain a possibility
Although scandal rocked the General Services Administration's leadership this last week, it remains unclear whether the four regional commissioners out on leave would face criminal prosecution.
Army calls for proposals on protective underwear
The Army issued a request for proposals to develop protective underwear for warfighters. The boxer-style briefs would provide projection from improvised explosive devices.
Arma, Thales awarded deployed equipment contracts
U.S. Special Forces Command awarded two big contracts to Arma Global Corporation and Thales Communications.
What's new at the U.S. Postal Service?
Bill Doucette, head of Federal Sector Sales at the U.S. Postal Service, joins host Roger Waldron to talk about some of the agency's programs and services.
April 3, 2012
Ship competition may offer Navy a buying model for the future
Lockheed Martin and Austal are currently building 55 Littoral Combat Ships for the Navy. Kevin Brancato, a defense analyst for BGov and author of the report, "'Real Competition' for The Littoral Combat Ship," discusses how the Navy's competition between the two contractors may serve as a model for future acquisitions.
Media use by feds
Market Connections President Lisa Dezzutti joins host Mark Amtower to discuss how federal agencies are using traditional and social media in their marketing efforts.
April 2, 2012
Controlling contract costs spurs more questions, few answers
A Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee subcommittee heard testimony Thursday on a seemingly simple subject: Is it cheaper for the federal government to employ its own workforce or hire contractors? But industry groups representing government contractors say the question is often more complicated than it might seem.
