Category Archives: Contracts

POGO’s Scott Amey testimony on “Contractors: How Much Are They Costing the Government?”

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POGO’s Scott Amey testimony on “Contractors: How Much Are They Costing the Government?” March 29, 2012 Testimony of POGO’s Scott Amey, General Counsel before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Senate hearing examines contractor costs

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Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 03/29/2012 Senate hearing examines contractor costs By Joe Davidson While congressional Republicans have been targeting federal employee pay and benefits for budget cuts, there’s been little… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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AP Exclusive: Nigeria ex-militant linked to bid

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AP Exclusive: Nigeria ex-militant linked to bid By Jon Gambrell Associated Press / March 29, 2012 LAGOS, Nigeria—A former militant leader in Nigeria’s oil-rich southern delta is linked to a private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Contractors remain a focal point in cost-cutting efforts

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Contractors remain a focal point in cost-cutting efforts By Andrew Lapin March 29, 2012 As the government continues to search high and low for cost-cutting initiatives, Congress has turned its eye… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Subcontracting Out War

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Subcontracting Out War By Mark Thompson | @MarkThompson_DC | March 30, 2012  There have been times since 9/11 when there have been as many contractors working for the U.S. military in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Losing Bidder Protests Medical Provider Switch

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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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Contracting 101: Cost-Reimbursement and Cost-Plus Contracts

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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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DEPLOYED CIVILIAN ENJOYS WORKING NEXT TO SOLDIERS

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US Fed News March 23, 2012 Friday 3:42 PM EST DEPLOYED CIVILIAN ENJOYS WORKING NEXT TO SOLDIERS WASHINGTON, March 23 — The U.S. Army issued the following news release: “It’s the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Red Star’s Bagram contract extended again

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Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 03/20/2012 Red Star’s Bagram contract extended again By Walter Pincus A heavily redacted notice posted recently by the Defense Logistics Agency discloses that for [deleted] millions… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Change Contract Oversight

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Change Contract Oversight Cost of Governance Hampers Progress Mar. 18, 2012 – 03:44PM   | By DEAN PEEBELS, MARK VALERIO and ANDREW GREEN With the Pentagon and its suppliers looking at potential… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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