Daily Archives: March 27, 2012

Losing Bidder Protests Medical Provider Switch

Washington Post March 27, 2012 Pg. B4 Losing Bidder Protests Medical Provider Switch Longtime contractor says Defense decision puts military at risk By Steve Vogel The Department of Defense’s recent decision… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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DOD COR Handbook

DOD COR Handbook March 22, 2012 Foreword The Department of Defense (DoD) relies heavily on the private sector to carry out aspects of the Department’s mission. Because of the critical reliance… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Resetting Pak-US ties: Where’s the trust?

Resetting Pak-US ties: Where’s the trust?   Brig (r) Farooq Hameed Khan Tuesday, March 27, 2012 If the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) called for an unconditional US apology in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Contracting 101: Cost-Reimbursement and Cost-Plus Contracts

Contracting 101: Cost-Reimbursement and Cost-Plus Contracts Added 03/27/2012 – 10:03 by Lindley Ashline Expert Cost-reimbursement, or cost-plus, is a type of contract where a contractor is paid for all of its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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GOP, Dems come together to fight human trafficking by contractors in Iraq, Afghanistan

GOP, Dems come together to fight human trafficking by contractors in Iraq, Afghanistan By Pete Kasperowicz – 03/27/12 09:33 AM ET A bipartisan group of members from the House and Senate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Private firms set to take over core probation services

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/mar/27/private-firms-probation-services?newsfeed=true Private firms set to take over core probation services With private firms advertising for probation officers to work with ‘public sector clients’, what does that mean for future of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Alan Gross’s wife turns to pope for help

Alan Gross’s wife turns to pope for help By Manuel Roig-Franzia, Published: March 25 Sometimes, she just can’t bear to open another e-mail. Every night it’s the same in the not-so-new-anymore ordering… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Did British aid money pay for hostage Judith’s release? Pilotless ‘drone’ planes, the SAS and private hostage negotiations

Did British aid money pay for hostage Judith’s release? Pilotless ‘drone’ planes, the SAS and private hostage negotiations By Paul Bracchi and Sam Greenhill PUBLISHED: 21:10 EST, 23 March 2012 Last… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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New leader to guide LOGCAP to new heights

New leader to guide LOGCAP to new heights By: Tim Cherry/Staff writer | Published: March 08, 2012 Responsibility for an expanding Reserve unit exchanged hands during a change-of-command ceremony Saturday. Col.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Three Myths of the Private Security Contractor

Three Myths of the Private Security Contractor by Bravo Three · March 25, 2012 · The draw down and the cutbacks of the military have actually increased the need for armed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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