Acquisition
Innovation in government starts with being intentional
An industry leader argues that it's good to keep the "dinosaurs" on their toes.
Acquisition
Strategic sourcing saves, but not enough
Agencies are saving millions through federal strategic sourcing initiatives, but they're potentially leaving millions more on the table, according to an oversight report.
Acquisition
Fed 100 nominations are now open
Help us identify the outstanding women and men in federal IT.
Acquisition
GSA streamlines acquisition for small vendors
The GSA has introduced new capabilities and processes under its six-month-old Making It Easier program to attract new potential federal contractors.
Acquisition
Watchdogs honored at IG awards
Members of the federal inspector general community were honored for their tech oversight achievements at the 19th annual CIGIE awards.
Acquisition
Internet pioneer dies at 102
Leo Beranek, who helped design the Internet progenitor ARPANET for the Pentagon and sent the first email with an @ symbol, died at age 102.
Acquisition
How big companies drive innovation in government IT
Rather than being hampered by their size, large IT contractors are uniquely positioned to support the government's efforts to innovate.
Acquisition
New DOD health record to go live in February
After schedule delays, the Department of Defense plans to deploy its new electronic health record at Fairchild Air Force Base in early 2017.
Acquisition
OFPP releases category management draft proposal
A draft circular would institutionalize category management practices as standard operating procedure for federal procurement.
Acquisition
RCO speeds through startup phase
The Army’s new Rapid Capabilities Office fast-tracks its own startup as it seeks to close technological gaps on the modern battlefield.
Acquisition
SEWP to pilot 'CIO Portal' for purchasing data
NASA's big contract vehicle plans to give more purchase data to agency CIOs and other top-level managers.
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4 ways RFP writing falls short
An analysis of five solicitations for contracts worth a total of $7 billion revealed a lack of clarity in agency RFPs
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How IT legislation can supercharge shared services
The IT modernization bill that passed the House could be fuel for shared services to get fully airborne in the next four years, according to OMB.
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Exit interview with Anne Rung
The government's departing top acquisition official said she leaves behind a solid foundation on which to build more effective and efficient federal IT.
Acquisition
'Sammies' to honor tech achievers
Two winners of the 2016 Samuel J. Heyman awards for public service will be honored for achievements in tech.
Acquisition
Navy commits to OASIS for services
The Navy's supply command has signed an agreement to use the General Services Administration's acquisition vehicle for complex professional services.
Acquisition
A sobering take on government contractors: What can be done?
Steve Kelman has ideas for helping innovative firms clear the hurdles to doing business with the government.
Acquisition
GWACs ride the tide of popularity
Big governmentwide contracts are seeing increased buying compared to last year.
Acquisition
Why agile is a state of mind
Developing more efficient and imaginative ways to craft agile IT contracts is about practical thinking, not contract type, says one expert.
Acquisition
VA mulls commercial EHR
The Department of Veterans Affairs is rounding up options for potential off-the-shelf health records software to replace its homegrown VistA product.
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