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- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
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Category Archives: Contracts
Serco to run Australia’s biggest prison for another 5 years
Serco to run Australia’s biggest prison for another 5 years February 24, 2016 At last something to celebrate for Serco, the challenged UK outsourcing company. The company said a contract with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Bidding War
A Reporter at Large March 7, 2016 Issue The Bidding War How a young Afghan military contractor became spectacularly rich. By Matthieu Aikins Credit Illustration by Yarek Waszul Within the U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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StateDept Awards Worldwide Protective Services (WPS) 2 Contracts
Diplopundit StateDept Awards Worldwide Protective Services (WPS) 2 Contracts February 29, 2016 By domani spero Posted: 1:25 am EDT The U.S. Department of State recently awarded multiple indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity type… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Package Contract for UK Military Pilot Training Is Now Signed
Package Contract for UK Military Pilot Training Is Now Signed by Chris Pocock – February 10, 2016, 6:00 PM Embraer is providing five Phenom 100 business jets for multi-engine training of British… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
DOD Service Acquisition: Improved Use of Available Data Needed to Better Manage and Forecast Service Contract Requirements
DOD Service Acquisition: Improved Use of Available Data Needed to Better Manage and Forecast Service Contract Requirements GAO-16-119: Published: Feb 18, 2016. Publicly Released: Feb 18, 2016. Highlights Recommendations View Report (PDF,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
XLA Associates, Inc.
XLA Associates, Inc. B-412333.2: Jan 29, 2016 Summary View Decision View Decision (PDF, 11 pages) DOCUMENT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE The decision issued on the date below was subject to a GAO Protective… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Detention contractor Broadspectrum says it is best placed to run Nauru
15 Feb 2016 – 6:34pm Detention contractor Broadspectrum says it is best placed to run Nauru The centres have received harsh criticism. (AAP) Broadspectrum chief financial officer Vince Nicoletti believes his… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Aviation Contractor Glides Away From Liability After Receiving Unsolicited Email Containing Trade Secrets
Aviation Contractor Glides Away From Liability After Receiving Unsolicited Email Containing Trade Secrets Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP USA January 29 2016 If a third party sends you someone’s trade secrets,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Contractors line up to address new global drug trade challenges with $975M contract
Contractors line up to address new global drug trade challenges with $975M contract Feb 9, 2016, 6:39am EST Get Washington, D.C. Newsletters and Alerts James Bach Staff Reporter Washington Business Journal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Serco seeks detention contracts
Serco seeks detention contracts Bridget Carter & Gretchen Friemann Global outsourcing business Serco is tipped to go head to head with Broadspectrum in the contest for the five-year contract to run… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading