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VA terminates union contracts

VA terminates union contracts

The VA announced on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, that it is terminating collective bargaining agreements with its five largest unions, representing more than 377,000 employees, as reported by Federal News Network and GovExec. This action follows President Trump’s March executive order invoking a rarely used provision of the

All American Express Solutions, LLC (B-423530)

All American Express Solutions, LLC (B-423530)

You should not care. Category: Price realism, experience, past performance, resopnsibility Date: 1 August 2025 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-423530 All American Express Solutions, LLC, protested the VA’s award of a courier services contract to Rollin'O'Stop, LLC under RFQ No. 36C25725Q0351, set aside

Abortion services at VA centers: Policy reversal reignites national debate

Abortion services at VA centers: Policy reversal reignites national debate

The VA has moved to reinstate a longstanding ban on abortion and abortion counseling in its medical facilites, effectively ending access to abortions at VA hospitals for veterans and eligible dependents except in narrow medical emergencies. According to the VA’s Federal Register filing, this proposal will also hit participants

Granite Telecommunications, LLC (B-423102.3)

Granite Telecommunications, LLC (B-423102.3)

You should not care. Category: Price realism, technical evaluation Date: 21 July 2025 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-423102.3 In this postaward protest, Granite Telecommunications, LLC, challenged the VA’s task order award to Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation LLC (MetTel) for plain old telephone service (POTS) replacement services under

Veterans Medical Supply, Inc. (B-422168.4; B-422168.5)

Veterans Medical Supply, Inc. (B-422168.4; B-422168.5)

You should not care. Category: Corrective action, IDIQ scope, standing Date: 11 July 2025 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-422168.4%2Cb-422168.5 Veterans Medical Supply, Inc. (VMS), protested the VA’s corrective action relating to the establishment of BPAs under RFQ No. 36C24123Q0765 for the VA’s Medical/

Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 16 July 2025

"Facing painful cuts, the V.A. reported dubious savings to DOGE," New York Times In a recent report, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) revealed that its cost-saving measures, aimed at addressing budgetary constraints, may not yield the promised financial benefits. As VA grapples with painful cuts, skepticism

Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 11 June 2025

"Hegseth spars with senators over defense budget, LA in tense hearing," Defense News In a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense scrutiny from senators regarding the Pentagon's late budget request and the administration's military actions. The discussion highlighted concerns over