NIST issues final guidance update for protecting sensitive information
The publications are aimed at providing clearer and unambiguous guidance to private-sector partners, according to the agency.
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CIO-SP4 protests in federal claims court prompt extension request for existing vehicle
NITAAC is requesting to extend the existing vehicle, CIO-SP3, to Oct. 29, the agency confirmed.
U.S. urges judge to deny Ultima’s request for an industry-specific SBA 8(a) injunction
A federal contractor’s request for additional relief would prevent all federal agencies from using the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program in three of its largest industries, the…
GSA and SBA launch initiative to broaden small federal contracting landscape
A new designation will create a special pool for 8(a) businesses eligible for sole source awards and competitive set-aside contracts.
Rep. Ken Buck: federal agencies should reconsider future Amazon contract awards
The senior Republican lawmaker says agencies should reassess future contract awards to the tech giant in response to allegations of monopolistic conduct.
Civilian federal agencies to adopt new contract management standard
The new standard is intended to improve contract mobility between the Pentagon and other government departments.
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Major government tech contractors use monopolistic vendor-lock to drive revenue, study says
The report says Microsoft and Oracle received at least 25% to 30% of government sales over the last decade through less than fully competitive procurements.
Senate passes bill to crack down on conflicts of interest in federal contracting
The bill sets new federal contracting disclosure requirements and expands authorities for federal contracting officers.
Keeping agencies operational when natural disaster strikes
The last thing agencies can afford during natural disasters is for communications to go down, but many agencies have yet to adequately diversify their networks.
Department of Justice closes criminal investigation into Booz Allen Hamilton
The company said Friday that civil probes by the DOJ and SEC into its accounting practices are still pending.