Gates Seeks to Head Off Further Defense Cuts
Defense Secretary Robert Gates says cuts in staff-support contracts will total nearly $6 billion over the next three years, far less than previously estimated.

JFCOM Contractors Face Ax
Contractors will bear the brunt of cutbacks when the Defense Department’s Joint Forces Command is abolished, according to JFCOM commander Gen. Ray Odierno.

Customs-Border Agency Outlines IT Insourcing
The Homeland Security Department’s Customs and Border Protection bureau reportedly plans to insource 1,200 IT contractor jobs as it moves to modernize its network infrastructure.

Yet Another “New and Improved” GSA Advantage
GSA has launched another re-design of its GSA Advantage buying portal.

OMB: Don’t Play Favorites on IT Purchases
The Office of Management and Budget is reminding agencies that their IT acquisitions must be “technology and vendor neutral.”

Survey Shows Squeeze on Contractor Profits
Most federal contractors reported higher revenue but lower profit in the annual survey by the advisory firm Grant Thornton LLP.

Business Issues: Excusable Delays in Contracts
An excusable delay is generally equivalent to an event of “Force Majeure” in commercial contracts.

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