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Contracting
December 2022
FCC Expands Ban on Chinese Telecom Devices
By Trevor Bernardo , Yaron Dori and Joceyln JeziernyWith congressional backing, the FCC now has established itself as a potent vehicle for excluding products from the U.S. market on national security concerns. -
Contracting
October 2022
What You Don't Know About Lobbying Does Hurt You
By Gene MoranThere are three categories of lobbying in the defense industry: those who lobby; those who lobby but don’t think they lobby; and those who have no real awareness of how lobbying could help them. -
Ethics
September 2022
Ethical, Legal Considerations for Remote Work
By Peter Eyre and M. Yuan ZhouAs contractors settle into this “new normal,” it is also important that they remain vigilant to the ethical considerations and challenges that can arise in remote work environments, which are still relatively new to many companies. -
Defense Contracting
January 2017
Maintaining Integrity in Times of Change
By Jason FreiSuccess in the defense and aerospace industry requires companies to push harder and further than ever before. -
Defense Contracting
January 2017
Use of FOIA in Contractor Claims Clarified
By Justin M. Ganderson and Kevin T. BarnettContractors can use FOIA to obtain government documents that may support a Contract Disputes Act claim. -
Defense Department
December 2001
Fixed-Price Contracts Can Slash Cleanup Costs
By Ronald A. TorgersonThe Department of Defense could save up to 20 percent of environmental cleanup costs at closed military bases by using fixed-price guaranteed contracts. -
August 2001
Affirmative-Action Regulatory Focus Shifts
By David GoldsteinRemember the new math? That was the short-lived teaching philosophy that rewarded students for following the right process, even if they reached the wrong answer. -
June 2001
Pentagon Contracts Lack Incentives for Research
By Sandra I. ErwinUnrealistic cost estimates and schedules are damaging the Defense Department’s ability to manage its weapon programs and to maintain a healthy industrial base, said the former chief of the Pentagon’s testing office. -
March 2001
DLA Wants Buyers, Sellers to Share More Information
By Sandra I. ErwinOutdated contracting techniques and lack of communication between Defense Department purchasing agencies and private-sector vendors are among the reasons why military customers often wait longer for deliveries and pay higher prices than commercial buyers. -
March 2001
Glisson: DLA To Retain Clout Despite Downsizing
By Joshua A. KutnerDefense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is expected to take a close look at defense agencies to assess how well they contribute to the nation’s military objectives.
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