Acquisition
FITARA's foundation: data and flexibility
NITAAC's program director argues that GWACs offer IT management benefits that extend well beyond price.
Acquisition
GSA inches towards making acquisition data public
After a year-long soft launch of its acquisition gateway portal to federal users, the agency is preparing to open its doors to public users.
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Schedule 70 sees growth in fiscal 2015
After a slowdown in previous years, GSA's biggest, most widely used contracting vehicle experienced modest growth in fiscal 2015, according to its manager.
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Post-award contract management: Trying to figure out what is happening on the ground
Steve Kelman applauds ASI Government for sharing valuable knowledge -- and notes that there are still plenty of other questions to answer.
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CIOs struggle to quantify success
Watchdogs often put a price tag on failed IT projects, but what about successes? CIOs say it's tough to communicate the value of an IT project gone right.
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What CIOs really want from contractors
A willingness to play a small part in bigger projects is the way to win over future-thinking government IT executives.
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CMS seeks to help states open new paths for Medicaid IT
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services launched an IT resource site that connects state governments with potential vendors that can help modernize state-run Medicaid systems.
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House panel to move on IT, workforce measures
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform plans to mark up new legislation on IT security, personnel and contracting.
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A plea: How can we get more resources and talent for post-award contract management?
Steve Kelman looks to start a conversation around the too-often-ignored task of managing government contracts.
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HASC tackles acquisition bureaucracy
Lawmakers at a Jan. 7 House Armed Services Committee hearing explored both structural and technological challenges to acquisition reform.
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NITAAC cuts fees on its IT contracts
The National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center reduced the fees it charges federal customers to use its GWACs.
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Armstrong, Soloway honored at CES
The CES Government Technology Leadership Award recognizes long-term contributions to public-sector IT.
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The final day for Federal 100 nominations!
Move quickly -- the deadline for nominations is 6pm today.
Acquisition
Deadline extended for Federal 100 nominations!
You now have until Monday, Jan. 4, to get them in. Happy holidays!
Acquisition
White House hopes to trim $9B software spend
Can smarter management and detailed reporting requirements help agencies stop overpaying for software?
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Embracing failing grades and moving forward
After an abysmal performance on the FITARA scorecard, some CIOs are owning their terrible grades and focusing on how to make improvements.
Acquisition
How DHS is laying the groundwork for its move to OASIS
Chief Procurement Officer Soraya Correa is urging longtime DHS contractors to help firms on GSA's integrated services vehicle understand what her department needs.
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How to open up federal IT acquisition
Two industry groups propose guidelines to allow the federal government to better tap into the fast-moving world of commercial IT development.
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CMS needs to close out contracts, watchdog says
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services aren't closing out contracts properly under federal regulations, possibly leaving money on the table with contractors according to the agency's Inspector General.
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Fed 100 nominations are due Dec. 23
Great work in federal IT should be celebrated. Make sure the individuals behind it get the recognition they deserve.
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