Author Archives: David Isenberg

British Army CRIPPLED by recruitment problems as private firm Capita comes under fire

British Army CRIPPLED by recruitment problems as private firm Capita comes under fire BRITISH Army outsourcing firm Capita is crippling the military by missing targets by 30 percent – despite hiking… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Jack Gansler remembered for passion, leadership

For those who don’t remember, Dr. Gansler should be remembered for this: Commission on Army Acquisition and Program Management in Expeditionary Operations In 2007, the Secretary of the Army established an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Serco defies outsourcing gloom with strong profit forecasts

Serco defies outsourcing gloom with strong profit forecasts Joanna Bourke The Evening Standard Rupert Soames is the chief executive of Serco ( Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters ) Government contractor Serco on Thursday defied… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Professor hired mercenaries to rescue student from ISIS in Iraq after he said he wouldn’t finish his thesis

Professor hired mercenaries to rescue student from ISIS in Iraq after he said he wouldn’t finish his thesis By Lukas Mikelionis | Fox News Teacher hires team of mercenaries to save… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Industry Talk: A Symposium On PMSC Influence On International Security And Foreign Policy Part 1

Industry Talk: A Symposium On PMSC Influence On International Security And Foreign Policy Part 1 Last month a pretty unique deal went down in Georgia that I definitely wanted to get… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Department of State–Reconsideration

Department of State–Reconsideration B-415045.11: Dec 3, 2018 Highlights View Decision View Decision (PDF, 4 pages) DOCUMENT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE The decision issued on the date below was subject to a GAO Protective… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Al Qabandi United Company, W.L.L.

Al Qabandi United Company, W.L.L. B-415353.8: Dec 11, 2018 Highlights View Decision View Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Decision Matter of:  Al Qabandi United Company, W.L.L. File:  B-415353.8 Date:  December 11, 2018 Mathew… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US21, Inc.

US21, Inc. B-415045.9: Sep 10, 2018 Highlights View Decision View Decision (PDF, 7 pages) DOCUMENT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE The decision issued on the date below was subject to a GAO Protective Order.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Fed. Circ. Denies DynCorp Challenge To $10B State Dept. Deal

Fed. Circ. Denies DynCorp Challenge To $10B State Dept. Deal By Daniel Wilson Law360 (December 11, 2018, 8:22 PM EST) — The U.S. Department of State acted reasonably when it kept… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Army Urged to Pursue a Refund From Northrop–Four Years Ago

business Army Urged to Pursue a Refund From Northrop–Four Years Ago By Anthony Capaccio December 11, 2018, 4:00 AM EST Updated on December 11, 2018, 1:19 PM EST Case shows curbing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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