Acquisition
A sneak peek at likely OFPP administrator nominee's point of view
Daniel Gordon, the apparent choice for OFPP administrator, has revealed his likely approach and philosophy on procurement issues through his public statements.
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Senators weigh in on GSA contract award
Some senators have raised concerns about persistent problems with the quality of federal contracting data.
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GovLoop acquired by GovDelivery
GovLoop, a social networking site specifically for the government community, has been acquired by cloud computing company GovDelivery.
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GAO finds DOD contractors have made progress on ethics
Some Defense Department contractors and DOD itself have made progress with ethics programs, but improvements are still needed, GAO reports.
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Contractors dodge ACORN scandal for now
The broad language of a House-approved bill to defund ACORN could have taken money away from some government contractors but the passage of the appropriations continuing resolution seems to have quieted those fears.
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Dell-Perot game plan: Government is a 'big big market'
Dell and Perot Systems can use each other's resources to increase business with the federal government, experts say.
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Maximum benefit
The idea that the operations of government should be driven by the same motive as private enterprise is fallacious on the face of it, but that’s not to say that government agencies should not run more efficiently.
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The government's in the red
The government spent only 21.5 percent of its contracting dollars with small businesses last year, missing its 23 percent goal and slipping nearly a percentage point from the previous year.
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A handbook on acquisition reforms
Former government officials and an industry partner offer the Obama administration's incoming acquisition team some recommendations for tackling federal acquisition issues.
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Bill would let some growing companies keep small business contracts
Under a House bill, small businesses that have outgrown that status because of a government contract could have some cushioning when a contract is again competed.
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How contractors can help agencies save money
The contracting community should work together to find creative ways to meet OMB’s goal of reducing contract spending.
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10 companies that are on the move in the federal market
These 10 companies are at the leading edge of technology and business trends, and their impact will resonate throughout the government market and beyond.
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NIH revamps acquisition center's image
The agency's IT acquisition center has shed its assisted-acquisition services and will instead focus on GWACs.
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GSA reaches all small-business contracting goals
As a whole, the federal government missed its goal of awarding 23 percent of its contracting dollars to small businesses by 1.5 percent, a score card says.
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Agencies push small-biz outreach efforts
Commerce Department and Small Business Administration officials plan more than 200 events before mid-October.
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New NIH manager gives Acquisition Center a facelift
The center cut its assisted acquisition services and aimed those resources at customer service, manager says.
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GSA launches new mentor program for small businesses
GSA expects the mentoring program to increase the number of small businesses getting its contracts and subcontracts.
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NIH emphasizes health IT in its new $20 billion contract
National Institutes of Health officials expect to award the 10-year, $20 billion Chief Information Officer—Solutions and Partners 3 contract in early 2010.
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Bill would end HUBZone primacy
HUBZone businesses have priority over companies owned by service-disabled veterans and those in the 8(a) program, but that might change.
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