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House boosts agency spending in fiscal 2009 appropriations
The House approved $410 billion for the major agencies, which have been operating under a continuing resolution since October.
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Stimulus spending and fixed-price contracts: Readers react
Numerous readers took issue with the news that the new stimulus legislation directs agencies to spend stimulus money through firm fixed-price contracts.
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Stimulus law requires fixed-price contracts
Congress continues to limit contracts that give companies incentives, such as contracts with award fees.
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Partner or patsy?
The economic downturn gives agencies a tool for negotiating contract discounts – if they use it.
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GSA gives Alliant small-biz contractors the all clear
The General Services Administration gave the all clear this week to the contractors tapped for the $15 billion Alliant Small Business contract.
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Lieberman creates contracting oversight panel
Sen. Joe Lieberman has created a subcommittee that will deal with contracting abuses. Sen. Claire McCaskill will chair the subcommittee.
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Panel will review Alaska Native set-asides
The House Small Business Committee said it will examine the SBA's program after a 2008 report raised questions about possible fraud.
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Senator wants tougher checks on agencies' domestic buys
Sen. Brown wants to toughen the Buy America Act's requirements with a Web-based waiver process.
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GSA works to improve Schedule 70 operations
GSA officials want to return the $16 billion IT contract program to its former prestige.
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Agencies must share details about noncompetitive contracts
Regulators require agencies to post online their reasons for awarding a contract with no competition.
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GSA awards Alliant Small Business contract
Seventy-two small businesses get slots on the information technology contract.
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Paper urges tougher controls on contractors
A report recommends requiring contractors to report overpayments, have ethics programs.
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ITAA plans merger, name change
The technology trade group is merging with another association and changing its name on New Year's Day.
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FedTracker: Landrieu to chair small business committee
Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) will be the new chairwoman of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee in the next Congress.
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Time to crack the protest case
IAC should take the lead in helping reduce the frequency of bid protests.
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Feds to toughen rules on fake IT
The widespread availability of counterfeit IT products presents a threat to the United States.
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Letter: Dependence on contractors eternal
A reader writes that the contractor vs. civil servant debate ensures dependence on contractors.
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Experts: Value beats price to avoid fake IT
At a recent meeting, procurement experts agreed that contracting officers should look beyond price when awarding contracts.
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Letter: T&M contracts not necessarily risky
A reader writes to say that time-and-materials contracts are unpopular because government irresponsibility.
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