Defense Systems

Bush signs Defense authorization bill

The bill mandates changes to contracting regulations, including more competition for task and delivery orders.

Defense Systems

Administration opposes curbs on contractors

Bush administration officials objected to the Senate’s fiscal 2009 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 3001), partly because of provisions that would restrict the relationship between contractors and the Defense Department.

Defense Systems

DOD asserts more oversight of undefined contracts

Contracting officers must report plans for using contracts with undefinitized contract actions, or UCAs.

Defense Systems

DOD struggles with early warning

The Defense Department hasn't been including in its contracts provisions that alert officials early about problems, according to a memo.