A new document undercuts Trump admin's denials about $400 million Tesla dealThe State Department's plan to award Tesla a $400 million contract for armored vehicles has been put on hold, raising questions of intention.
It Looks an Awful Lot Like Elon Musk Is Awarding a Huge Government Contract to SpaceXElon Musk is facing allegations of exploiting taxpayer resources and conflict of interest due to potential contracts awarded to SpaceX over Verizon.
CISA worker says 100-strong Red Team fired after DOGE actionElon Musk's DOGE unit caused the termination of a significant government cybersecurity contract, impacting over 100 employees at CISA.
This Is Crazy!' Colby Hall Goes Off on Elon Musk's Conflict of Interest Getting IgnoredElon Musk's financial ties to the Trump administration raise concerns about his influential access to government contracts.Colby Hall expresses disbelief at the lack of outrage over Musk's interactions with the federal government.
The math questions behind DOGE's $55 billion savings claimDOGE's financial disclosures raise concerns over accuracy and inflated savings claims.
FAA staff reportedly ordered to find funding for deal with Musk's StarlinkFAA begins funding search for Starlink deal to enhance air traffic control communications.Concerns are raised regarding conflicts of interest with Elon Musk's involvement.
A new document undercuts Trump admin's denials about $400 million Tesla dealThe State Department's plan to award Tesla a $400 million contract for armored vehicles has been put on hold, raising questions of intention.
It Looks an Awful Lot Like Elon Musk Is Awarding a Huge Government Contract to SpaceXElon Musk is facing allegations of exploiting taxpayer resources and conflict of interest due to potential contracts awarded to SpaceX over Verizon.
CISA worker says 100-strong Red Team fired after DOGE actionElon Musk's DOGE unit caused the termination of a significant government cybersecurity contract, impacting over 100 employees at CISA.
This Is Crazy!' Colby Hall Goes Off on Elon Musk's Conflict of Interest Getting IgnoredElon Musk's financial ties to the Trump administration raise concerns about his influential access to government contracts.Colby Hall expresses disbelief at the lack of outrage over Musk's interactions with the federal government.
The math questions behind DOGE's $55 billion savings claimDOGE's financial disclosures raise concerns over accuracy and inflated savings claims.
FAA staff reportedly ordered to find funding for deal with Musk's StarlinkFAA begins funding search for Starlink deal to enhance air traffic control communications.Concerns are raised regarding conflicts of interest with Elon Musk's involvement.
Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by DOGE are expected to produce no savingsMany canceled contracts by the Trump administration will not save money, as funds are already committed.
Rewriting Social Security will be a train wreckBidding low often compromises quality, leading to poor project outcomes.
Deloitte is the biggest loser in DOGE's consulting crackdownTrump administration reduces federal consultancy spending, significantly impacting major firms.Deloitte faced the most cuts, altering 127 contracts and impacting $371.8 million in taxpayer savings.
Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by DOGE are expected to produce no savingsMany canceled contracts by the Trump administration will not save money, as funds are already committed.
Rewriting Social Security will be a train wreckBidding low often compromises quality, leading to poor project outcomes.
Deloitte is the biggest loser in DOGE's consulting crackdownTrump administration reduces federal consultancy spending, significantly impacting major firms.Deloitte faced the most cuts, altering 127 contracts and impacting $371.8 million in taxpayer savings.
Firm paid to house migrants in hotels loses Home Office contract over performance and behaviour' UK politics liveGovernment officials face allegations of negligence regarding slavery concerns in energy contracts and asylum housing provisions.
Firm behind beleaguered Bibby Stockholm migrant barge handed another 150m contractThe Independent prioritizes accessible journalism and unbiased reporting on critical issues in the U.S.
Firm paid to house migrants in hotels loses Home Office contract over performance and behaviour' UK politics liveGovernment officials face allegations of negligence regarding slavery concerns in energy contracts and asylum housing provisions.
Firm behind beleaguered Bibby Stockholm migrant barge handed another 150m contractThe Independent prioritizes accessible journalism and unbiased reporting on critical issues in the U.S.
AI takes aim at tedious tasks in government contractingAI is revolutionizing government contracting by drastically reducing proposal writing time and enhancing efficiency.Fortune 500 companies like PwC are investing heavily in AI for aerospace and defense, focusing on contracts.
Tesla projected to win $400M Dept. of State contract for armored EVsTesla could secure a $400 million contract for armored electric vehicles from the U.S. Department of State in 2025.
GSA issues major changes to Multiple Awards Schedule programGSA introduces significant changes to the Multiple Awards Schedule program aimed at enhancing efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
AI takes aim at tedious tasks in government contractingAI is revolutionizing government contracting by drastically reducing proposal writing time and enhancing efficiency.Fortune 500 companies like PwC are investing heavily in AI for aerospace and defense, focusing on contracts.
Tesla projected to win $400M Dept. of State contract for armored EVsTesla could secure a $400 million contract for armored electric vehicles from the U.S. Department of State in 2025.
GSA issues major changes to Multiple Awards Schedule programGSA introduces significant changes to the Multiple Awards Schedule program aimed at enhancing efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5The Trump administration's termination of foreign aid contracts has led to widespread program disruptions and staff layoffs among aid organizations.
The fight against Trump's 'unprecedented' attack on Big Law is onTrump's actions create unprecedented tensions between the legal industry and the administration.
Breakneck pace of executive orders and lagging, unclear guidance leave contractors guessingThe Trump administration's rapid executive orders have created confusion for government contractors seeking guidance on program statuses.
Where can GovCon find clarity in the Trump transition turbulence?Communication with contracting officers is crucial for government contractors during periods of rapid policy change.
State Department halts plan to buy $400M worth of Musk's Tesla armored vehiclesThe State Department's deal to purchase armored electric vehicles from Tesla is currently on hold under the Trump administration.
Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5The Trump administration's termination of foreign aid contracts has led to widespread program disruptions and staff layoffs among aid organizations.
The fight against Trump's 'unprecedented' attack on Big Law is onTrump's actions create unprecedented tensions between the legal industry and the administration.
Breakneck pace of executive orders and lagging, unclear guidance leave contractors guessingThe Trump administration's rapid executive orders have created confusion for government contractors seeking guidance on program statuses.
Where can GovCon find clarity in the Trump transition turbulence?Communication with contracting officers is crucial for government contractors during periods of rapid policy change.
State Department halts plan to buy $400M worth of Musk's Tesla armored vehiclesThe State Department's deal to purchase armored electric vehicles from Tesla is currently on hold under the Trump administration.
I'm a CEO helping federal workers with their resumes. They're panicked and bewildered.Federal workers are increasingly seeking résumé services due to rising panic over layoffs linked to changing government contracts.
Line 5, a Trump donor, is profiting off a pipeline deal threatening pollutionTrump's administration faces accusations of quid pro quo over the fast-tracked Line 5 pipeline deal linked to a major donor.
Trump's billionaires will have to navigate a complex web of possible conflicts of interestDonald Trump's administration is characterized by a significant number of billionaires, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
Palantir CEO said cofounder Peter Thiel's support of Trump made it hard to get things donePalantir CEO Alex Karp expressed that co-founder Peter Thiel's support for Trump complicated business operations, especially in obtaining government contracts.
Trump allies threaten Deloitte contracts after employee leaks Vance commentsTrump supporters threaten Deloitte with loss of government contracts due to an employee's leaked comments about Trump and Vance.
Line 5, a Trump donor, is profiting off a pipeline deal threatening pollutionTrump's administration faces accusations of quid pro quo over the fast-tracked Line 5 pipeline deal linked to a major donor.
Trump's billionaires will have to navigate a complex web of possible conflicts of interestDonald Trump's administration is characterized by a significant number of billionaires, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
Palantir CEO said cofounder Peter Thiel's support of Trump made it hard to get things donePalantir CEO Alex Karp expressed that co-founder Peter Thiel's support for Trump complicated business operations, especially in obtaining government contracts.
Trump allies threaten Deloitte contracts after employee leaks Vance commentsTrump supporters threaten Deloitte with loss of government contracts due to an employee's leaked comments about Trump and Vance.
Trump and DOGE Create Anxiety but Opportunity for Federal ContractorsLeidos, a major contractor for the V.A., may face increased opportunities despite budget cuts, as healthcare requirements remain a priority.
Mone accuses Covid inquiry of 'cover-up'Baroness Mone and her husband claim the Covid inquiry's rejection of their participation is a politically motivated witch hunt.
Exclusive | Why we've filed civil-rights complaints against DEI in New York and Wisconsin: 'Discriminates openly based on race'A public-interest law firm filed civil rights complaints against New York and Wisconsin for discrimination in government contract awards based on race and gender.
Starlink poised to takeover $2.4 billion contract to overhaul air traffic control communicationSpaceX's Starlink is poised to replace Verizon for a $2.4 billion FAA contract despite serious concerns of favoritism and conflict of interest.
Musk Leverages His Unelected Non-Existent Authority And Expertise To Steal $2 Billion FAA Contract From Verizon - Above the LawThe Biden FCC reallocated funding from Starlink due to speed concerns, prompting GOP grievances over Musk's treatment.Starlink's new FAA contract brings transparency and conflict of interest issues into focus amid Musk's push for government cuts.
Starlink poised to takeover $2.4 billion contract to overhaul air traffic control communicationSpaceX's Starlink is poised to replace Verizon for a $2.4 billion FAA contract despite serious concerns of favoritism and conflict of interest.
Musk Leverages His Unelected Non-Existent Authority And Expertise To Steal $2 Billion FAA Contract From Verizon - Above the LawThe Biden FCC reallocated funding from Starlink due to speed concerns, prompting GOP grievances over Musk's treatment.Starlink's new FAA contract brings transparency and conflict of interest issues into focus amid Musk's push for government cuts.
Sinn Fein defends backing contractor BAM to build new 671m children's hospital in BelfastBAM awarded a £671m contract for a new children's hospital in Belfast, facing criticism over past project delays and costs.
Who benefits from the White House pause on fighting corruptionChanges to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act may inadvertently favor foreign companies over domestic ones, undermining U.S. corporations in securing government contracts.
Contractors face greater scrutiny from anti-DEI executive ordersTrump's executive orders aim to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion programs in federal contracts, with stringent enforcement expected.
Exclusive | Notorious homeless shelter to stay open as NYC awarding $43M to nonprofit where official's sister is VPControversial $43 million funding plan for a troubled Queens homeless shelter faces heavy criticism due to ongoing issues and alleged misuse.Westhab's management of a facility has raised significant public safety and community concern regarding homeless residents.
Enterprise Technology Specialist Dave Berg Named Chief Product Officer at Constellation Network | HackerNoonDave Berg joins Constellation Network as Chief Product Officer to enhance enterprise and government blockchain solutions.
Private firefighters breakdown how they spend most of their time - and it's not protecting mansionsPrivate firefighting companies primarily serve federal government contracts and insurers, not individual homeowners, contrary to popular perception.
I became a millionaire in my 30s after starting a towing business. My rich friend has helped me learn how to manage my money strategically.Early Walker built W&W Towing into a profitable business through strategic municipal contracts and effective money management.
Legislative Scrooge: Hochul doles out final vetoes, approvals for 2024 billsGovernor Hochul's veto of transparency legislation raises concerns about accountability in government contracting.
Top 10 cloud stories of 2024 | Computer WeeklyAWS continues to dominate government contracts despite scrutiny and calls for increased support for SMEs in the public procurement space.
In IT? Need cash? Cybersecurity whistleblowers are earning big payouts.Whistleblower Matthew Decker secured a $250,000 settlement from Penn State after revealing cybersecurity failures connected to government contracts.
Dell pays $2.3 million to settle claims that it overcharged the US Army for computersDell will pay $2.3 million to settle claims of overcharging the U.S. Army, without admitting guilt under the False Claims Act.
In IT? Need cash? Cybersecurity whistleblowers are earning big payouts.Whistleblower Matthew Decker secured a $250,000 settlement from Penn State after revealing cybersecurity failures connected to government contracts.
Dell pays $2.3 million to settle claims that it overcharged the US Army for computersDell will pay $2.3 million to settle claims of overcharging the U.S. Army, without admitting guilt under the False Claims Act.
Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contractsSignificant corruption risks identified in £15.3 billion of Covid-related government contracts.Normal bidding safeguards were suspended during the pandemic, indicating potential corruption.Transparency International UK urges investigation into high-risk contracts.
Rachel Reeves appoints Covid corruption commissionerTom Hayhoe appointed as Covid corruption commissioner to recover billions lost during the pandemic fraud.
Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contractsSignificant corruption risks identified in £15.3 billion of Covid-related government contracts.Normal bidding safeguards were suspended during the pandemic, indicating potential corruption.Transparency International UK urges investigation into high-risk contracts.
Rachel Reeves appoints Covid corruption commissionerTom Hayhoe appointed as Covid corruption commissioner to recover billions lost during the pandemic fraud.
Gov't IT contractors arrested for defrauding the fedsThe DOJ charges six individuals in major fraud schemes targeting federal IT contracts, emphasizing the seriousness of procurement integrity.
US charges 6 for conspiring to defraud agencies through IT contracting schemesThe Justice Department charged six individuals in connection with a fraud scheme targeting government contracts, highlighting systemic issues in IT procurement.
Gov't IT contractors arrested for defrauding the fedsThe DOJ charges six individuals in major fraud schemes targeting federal IT contracts, emphasizing the seriousness of procurement integrity.
US charges 6 for conspiring to defraud agencies through IT contracting schemesThe Justice Department charged six individuals in connection with a fraud scheme targeting government contracts, highlighting systemic issues in IT procurement.
How national interest startups should be thinking about government contracts | TechCrunchNational interest technology startups should pursue government contracts for sustainable revenue, especially with the DOD's substantial budget for innovation.
Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%Boeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for C-17 spare parts, raising concerns about complex pricing structures.
Pentagon audit reveals eye-watering amount Boeing overcharged the Air Force for spare partsBoeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for C-17 spare parts, with some items marked up excessively.
Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%Boeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for C-17 spare parts, raising concerns about complex pricing structures.
Pentagon audit reveals eye-watering amount Boeing overcharged the Air Force for spare partsBoeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for C-17 spare parts, with some items marked up excessively.
Groundswell challenges Army's award of business system consolidation contractGroundswell protests against Army's contract award to Accenture for SAP business systems consolidation due to concerns about evaluation processes.
DWP officials attended a fancy conference. Their tab was paid with mislabeled invoicesCynthia McClain-Hill faced ethics allegations for misusing funds related to a conference due to connections with contractor Accenture.
Groundswell challenges Army's award of business system consolidation contractGroundswell protests against Army's contract award to Accenture for SAP business systems consolidation due to concerns about evaluation processes.
DWP officials attended a fancy conference. Their tab was paid with mislabeled invoicesCynthia McClain-Hill faced ethics allegations for misusing funds related to a conference due to connections with contractor Accenture.
Conceding to extreme partisan demands is a losing betTrump's allies threatened Deloitte over employee actions, demonstrating intentions to use government power against perceived enemies if Trump is re-elected.
Fujitsu boss to face tough reappearance at Post Office inquiry, following inaction and sidestepping | Computer WeeklyFujitsu's European boss faces scrutiny over unfulfilled promises regarding support for victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal at the public inquiry.
What Elon Musk's conversations with Putin could mean for the U.S. governmentMusk's communications with Putin may jeopardize his security clearance and impact SpaceX's contracts with the U.S. government.
MoD contractor hacked by China failed to report breach for monthsFailure to report breach by IT company targeted in Chinese hack caused data exposure of Ministry of Defence staff.
Mike Gallagher talks priorities as Palantir's new defense business chiefMike Gallagher's appointment at Palantir underscores the company's strategy to strengthen ties with defense agencies and leverage technology for national security.
What Elon Musk's conversations with Putin could mean for the U.S. governmentMusk's communications with Putin may jeopardize his security clearance and impact SpaceX's contracts with the U.S. government.
MoD contractor hacked by China failed to report breach for monthsFailure to report breach by IT company targeted in Chinese hack caused data exposure of Ministry of Defence staff.
Mike Gallagher talks priorities as Palantir's new defense business chiefMike Gallagher's appointment at Palantir underscores the company's strategy to strengthen ties with defense agencies and leverage technology for national security.
Exclusive | No-bid migrant contractor DocGo's successor reaped $450M in NYC taxpayer moneyGarner's contract for migrant services has significantly increased costs, exceeding that of the previous contractor DocGo, raising concerns over taxpayer burden and accountability.
Defense contractor Raytheon agrees to pay $252M penalty to resolve Qatar bribery chargesRTX Corporation has settled criminal charges by paying $252 million for bribery related to military contracts in Qatar.
Rubrik 'not aware of a connection' between investigation of former employee and FBI's Carahsoft raidRubrik is cooperating with a federal investigation into a former employee while denying a connection to an FBI raid at Carahsoft.
Feds scrutinizing millions in government contracts secured by top NYC official's brotherTerence Banks leveraged family connections to help 21stCentEd secure over $1.4 million in education funds, raising concerns of favoritism and corruption.
Defra offers 27M to support legacy tech for 3 more yearsThe UK government plans to invest £27 million to extend outdated farm payment systems for three more years while a new model is developed.
Google Public Sector 'hitting our stride' in government market, CEO saysGoogle established Google Public Sector, led by Karen Dahut, targeting government, education sectors for technology solutions.
Google is now authorized to host classified data in the cloudGoogle Cloud Platform authorized to host secret and top-secret data for US government customers.Accreditation enhances Google's competitiveness against AWS, Microsoft, and Oracle for Defense Department contracts.