Archive: January 13, 2008 - January 19, 2008
Defense and the Future of Contracting
The Defense Authorization bill approved by the House on Tuesday includes several sections that could have a substantial impact on federal contracting practices. Here's the link. Section 802 would sharply restrict the use of lead system integrators. Those of you in the know will think of the Coast Guard's...
By Robert O'Harrow | January 18, 2008; 7:00 AM ET | Comments (1)
A Fire Risk
In a rush to build the massive $736 million embassy compound in Baghdad, the State Department and its contractors bungled a wide array of safety basics, including fire protection systems. "This is serious enough to get someone killed," a State Department official is quoted as saying in the exclusive...
By Robert O'Harrow | January 17, 2008; 6:58 AM ET | Comments (4)
