http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R41909.pdf
Discusses special contracting mechanisms that the Defense Department is allowed to use for a limited number of acquisition programs and whether more such exceptions to regular contracting procedures should be allowed in the interest of saving money. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.unicef.org/publications/files/Nutrition_Report_final_lo_res_8_April.pdf
Discusses the history of the GVC program from its inception in 2009the initial request for proposals, the preliminary criticisms, the cancellation of the RFP, defense industry concerns with the revised RFP, and cost issues for Congress. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
Results of an investigation into possible misuse and waste of taxpayer dollars by improper procurement procedures by the Office of Personnel Management. From the Office of the Inspector General of the Office of Personnel Management
http://www.cbo.gov/sites/default/files/cbofiles/attachments/44044-GCV.pdf
Discusses the Army’s plans to develop and purchase a new ground combat vehicle as a replacement for the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles to use as a combined combat and transportation vehicle. This report compares the Army’s plan with four other options that could be pursued instead. From the Congressional Budget Office
http://www.gao.gov/assets/660/652957.pdf
Examines federal wind-related energy initiatives including key characteristics of programs implemented in 2012, overlap, duplication or fragmentation in the programs, and the manner in which agencies allocate support to such projects. From the Government Accountability Office
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41562.pdf
Describes the evaluation process, how past performance factors into the process, and recent efforts to strengthen requirements. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42887.pdf
Explains what cloud computing is and discusses the implementation of the Federal Cloud Computing Initiative since its 2010 inception. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41297.pdf
Discusses the extent to which federal agencies take environmental issues into consideration when procuring products and services, the current legal authorities requiring or allowing for environmental considerations, and how these laws are implemented. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists