Daily Archives: September 8, 2015

URS Federal Services, Inc. – Reconsideration

URS Federal Services, Inc. – Reconsideration B-410531.3: Aug 31, 2015 Summary View Decision View Decision (PDF, 4 pages) DOCUMENT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE The decision issued on the date below was subject to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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A Slippery Slope for Drone Warfare?

A Slippery Slope for Drone Warfare? The Pentagon’s plan to let contractors pilot reconnaissance missions could lead down a more deadly path. An Air Force pilot conducts a training flight at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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SUBPART 225.3–CONTRACTS PERFORMED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES

SUBPART 225.3–CONTRACTS PERFORMED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (Revised August 26, 2015)  225.301 Contractor personnel in a designated operational area or supporting a diplomatic or consular mission outside the United States.  225.301-1… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Corruption, Fraud, Waste: Reflecting on the War in Afghanistan

Corruption, Fraud, Waste: Reflecting on the War in Afghanistan Posted Sunday, September 6, 2015 – 4:33 pm Ed Targett   From our content partner, New America Media: Corruption, fraud, theft, waste.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Deal with us, not Serco, say Greater Manchester’s town hall leaders as they prepare for Syrian refugees

Deal with us, not Serco, say Greater Manchester’s town hall leaders as they prepare for Syrian refugees 19:43, 4 September 2015 Updated 19:56, 4 September 2015 By Jennifer Williams , Todd… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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G4S loses contract to run Rainsbrook young offender facility

G4S loses contract to run Rainsbrook young offender facility Secure training centre had been run by G4S for more than 16 years but was graded inadequate in May over degrading treatment… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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G4S accused of ‘torturing inmates to death’ in South Africa

G4S accused of ‘torturing inmates to death’ in South Africa Documents concerning deaths of inmates in South Africa’s Mangaung prison contain allegations that inmates were tortured before they died, while prison… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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