GAO: NASA, TSA Use ‘Other Transaction’ Agreements Outside RD&D, Prototypes
The Government Accountability Office reports that a majority of the 11 federal agencies authorized to use what GAO called "other ...
GAO: Implemented Recommendations Led to $75B in Gov’t Savings in FY 2015
The Government Accountability Office has said its recommendations that government agencies implemented in a move to improve efficiency resulted in ...
GAO Evaluates TSA’s Efforts to Change Airport Screening System Acquisitions
A Government Accountability Office official has said that the Transportation Security Administration has initiated efforts to change the way it acquires passenger and baggage screening ...
GAO: DHS Should Modify Testing, Evaluation Process for Coast Guard’s National Security Cutter Program
The Government Accountability Office has urged the Department of Homeland Security to modify the administration process during the testing and evaluation phase of the U.S. ...
GAO: Army Should Develop Bridge Contract Utilization Guidance
The Government Accountability Office has recommended that the Army Contracting Command offer guidance to help its personnel comply with a policy regarding ...
FY 2019 Defense Budget Compromise Calls for MDA to Pursue Space-Based Missile Defense Capabilities
Congress has called on the Missile Defense Agency to advance the development of a space-based sensor system and intercept layer ...
FY 2018 NDAA Includes Many Reforms to DoD Acquisition; Will Allow Online Marketplace Purchases
This year's annual National Defense Authorization bill (NDAA) contains many reforms to DoD's purchasing system, including what is being hailed ...
Frank Pound: DARPA Plan X Program Seeks to Provide ‘Unified’ Cyber Space Framework for Military Operators
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is near the release of a program designed to help military cyber warfighters plan and carry out ...
Frank Kendall, Deborah Lee James Propose New Business Model for Space Launch Services Acquisition
Frank Kendall Frank Kendall, defense undersecretary for acquisition, technology and logistics, has proposed an acquisition strategy for satellite launch ...
Former Coast Guard Officer David Pekoske Sworn in as New TSA Administrator
David Pekoske David Pekoske, a former U.S. Coast Guard vice commandant, has sworn in as the seventh administrator at ...