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US Army says open system requirements clear for next-gen helicopter
Lockheed's future assault aircraft proposal lacked detail needed to validate its design had an open architecture at sub-system levels, the GAO found.
By Jen Judson
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US Army preps mission tech for future helicopter, despite engine delay
Problems with a next-generation engine program delayed prototype flights by roughly a year, but the Army isn't resting while it waits.
By Jen Judson
Sikorsky challenges US Army’s helicopter award
Lockheed Martin officially objects to the U.S. Army's decision to choose Bell to build its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, to be fielded in the 2030s.
By Jen Judson
US Army makes largest helicopter award in 40 years
The Army has selected who will build its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft to replace the iconic Black Hawk helicopter.
By Jen Judson
US Army nearly ready to make future long-range assault aircraft award
The Army is just weeks from revealing its choice for a future long-range assault aircraft, according to the service’s acquisition chief.
By Jen Judson
Long Term Care Planning Made Easy: Find a Plan That’s Right for You
The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides insurance coverage that reimburses for long term care in places like a nursing home, an assisted living facility, or at home. Purchasing coverage under the FLTCIP may help to protect your savings and assets as well as remain independent in the event you ever need long term care.
Background investigations: How to get a security clearance for a federal job
Every job in the federal government requires some form of background investigation, but not all require security clearances.
By Jessie Bur
OPM’s hiring time measurement makes room for innovation
The Office of Personnel Management hopes to give agencies a broader understanding of their hiring times and the factors that influence them.
By Jessie Bur
Is adjudication the weak link in security clearance improvements?
Adjudicating employee background investigations adds unaccounted for time to an already lengthy security clearance process.
By Jessie Bur
White House calls for ideas to better government buying
The Office of Management and Budget wants public input on how the federal acquisition process should be measured and improved.
By Jessie Bur
USDA calls for more authority to review expiring union contracts
The requested ruling would guarantee that agency heads get the ability to review expiring contracts during the renegotiation process.
By Jessie Bur
New long-term care plan aims to keep costs stable
Feds that enroll in long term care insurance after Oct. 21 will see a new feature that aims to keep their premium costs stable later in life.
By Jessie Bur