Pentagon’s contract examiners need to cooperate

By Julie Vorman

Two Pentagon agencies that share responsibility for overseeing how big contracts are carried out should stop their squabbling and work toget

Excerpts from this story referencing "Defense Contract Management Agency":

"… ptroller, audits contracts for compliance and recommends improvements. The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), which reports to the department’s undersecretary for acquisition …"

Overbilling by overseas contractors, plus lax oversight means money is being wasted

By Nick Schwellenbach

On Monday the congressionally-created Wartime Contracting Commission will hold a hearing on Defense Department logistics contracts in Iraq a

Excerpts from this story referencing "Defense Contract Management Agency":

"… sperson said DCAA would not be able to respond in time for publication.The Defense Contract Management Agency’s Houston office made some missteps in dealing with a contractor engaged …"

Anti-whistleblower track record continues

By Nick Schwellenbach

One of two whistleblowers to win even a temporary victory before a government whistleblower review board under a Bush administration appoint

Excerpts from this story referencing "Defense Contract Management Agency":

"… said there was some inappropriate activity.An industrial engineer with the Defense Contract Management Agency, Pedeleose oversees Lockheed Martin’s operations in Marietta, Georgia, s …"

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Winning contractors – An update

By Daniel Politi

As the number of contracts rises, problems continue to plague the contracting process

Excerpts from this story referencing "Defense Contract Management Agency":

"… uisition personnel," the DoD inspector general wrote.A specialist from the Defense Contract Management Agency told IG investigators from the Department of Defense that officials of the …"

"… tract was valued at $82.3 million. An acquisition specialist with the Defense Contract Management Agency told investigators with the DoD's inspector general that the program manag …"

Privatizing combat, the new world order

By Laura Peterson

In 1998, the U.S. had a military presence in a remote African war that drew little attention from the media

Excerpts from this story referencing "Defense Contract Management Agency":

"… sible for contracts include the Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army Europe, Defense Contract Management Agency, Defense Contract Audit Agency and Army Task Force Commanders. A May …"

Contractors failing troops in Iraq and Afghanistan

By The Center for Public Integrity

Contractors have provided substandard supplies and done shoddy workmanship, putting troops at risk

Excerpts from this story referencing "Defense Contract Management Agency":

"… months at facilities maintained by KBR, according to a 2007 report by the Defense Contract Management Agency. The most glaring case of poor oversight may be AEY Inc., which was awarde …"

"… er-term resolution of contracting issues.” In November, the Pentagon’s Defense Contract Management Agency issued a “Level III Corrective Action Request,” one step below a suspe …"