Acquisition
GSA shares specs on governmentwide cloud BPA
The General Services Administration is providing more details on how it’s aiming to launch a new blanket purchase agreement for cloud commercial technologies that will serve as a major one-stop shop for the entire government.
Acquisition
IRS closes in on release of $2.6B software solicitation
The tax agency has an industry day planned for June 8 to update vendors on the Enterprise Development Operations Services contract vehicle.
Acquisition
NRO finalizes imagery contract worth 'billions of dollars'
The National Reconnaissance Office is looking to support around 500,000 federal government users with this expanded program.
Acquisition
HHS establishes Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health
The Health and Human Services secretary also appointed an acting deputy director to manage the office.
Acquisition
Agencies aren't hitting disconnection targets under EIS
Some agencies may have to exercise "continuity of service" contract clauses to keep phones, internet and other network services online beyond the May 2023 deadline.
Acquisition
The new Air Force Ones are late, so the old planes need more cash, official Says
Air Force acquisition chief cites 2- to 3-year delay, which Boeing blames on subcontractor and supply problems.
Acquisition
Some defense-vetted prototypes could be fast-tracked to civilian agencies under new agreement
The Defense Innovation Unit signed a memorandum of understanding with the General Services Administration to make it "easier for federal agencies to access innovative technology solutions" that have been successfully prototyped by DIU.
Acquisition
ManTech agrees on $4.2B sale to Carlyle Group
The all-cash transaction will end ManTech's current 20-year run as a public company.
Acquisition
GSA's new thinking for evaluating Polaris bids
After collecting industry feedback, the General Services Administration will give a new proposal due date and open the bid submission portal.
Acquisition
Acquisition experts ask Congress to address decline in small business awards
Congress should work to develop new procurement vehicles and streamline compliance and security requirements to counteract category management practices and other issues causing a steep drop in the number of small businesses in the federal marketplace, experts said on Thursday.
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HBCUs could be one key to improving equity in federal contracting and technology
From expanding contracting opportunities for small, disadvantaged businesses to building out a more diverse federal workforce, federal agencies are increasingly aiming to partner with minority-serving institutions to ensure their equity goals are effective.
Acquisition
NASA chief calls out the 'plague' of cost-plus contracts
The space agency is hoping to increasingly use competitions among top vendors and fixed-price contracts as a new way of conducting business--and cutting steep costs for major projects.
Acquisition
Sustainability and the cloud
The federal government's acquisition leaders are operating under the assumption that cloud computing can promote sustainability, but a watchdog says that data on current energy consumption is scarce.
Acquisition
GAO dismisses final CIO-SP4 protests
Awards will be announced by Nov. 1, and the ordering period of CIO-SP3 and CIO-SP3 small business will be extended.
Acquisition
SBA looks to promote disadvantaged businesses with 2023 budget request
The head of the Small Business Administration told lawmakers the agency is planning to ramp up outreach efforts for small disadvantaged businesses and other firms in need of support to address a 40% decline in small businesses working with the federal government.
Acquisition
Pentagon still not taking full advantage of rapid acquisition authorities, former official says
Ellen Lord, the former undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment during the Trump administration, told senators "strong leadership" was needed to fully embrace rapid acquisitions policies.
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NSA re-awards secret $10 Billion contract to Amazon
Amazon Web Services beat out Microsoft for the contract after a bid protest battle.
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Bernie Sanders wants Amazon debarred from federal contracting
The Vermont lawmaker cites the company's anti-union activity in a letter urging President Biden to eliminate the e-commerce and cloud behemoth from federal contracts.
Acquisition
GSA launches new tool to simplify the federal buying process
Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Sonny Hashmi said the new buyer experience tool "was built using human-centered design to address pain points in the acquisition process."
Acquisition
Federal procurement featured in new equity action plans
Improving access to federal contracting vehicles and supporting small, disadvantaged businesses are key parts in the equity action plans released by agencies on April 14.
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