Acquisition
Talking with a procurement icon about post-award contract management
Steve Kelman gets Deidre Lee's take on the challenges agencies face.
Acquisition
IT modernization fund won't impinge on Schedule 70
The White House's proposed $3.1 billion fund to modernize federal IT would reside at GSA, but the agency's Schedule 70 director said the fund won't hurt the government's go-to source for IT acquisition.
Acquisition
DHS cancels $675M cyber support contract
DHS pulled a two-year-old solicitation for administrative support for cyber mission offices.
Acquisition
New bill would enshrine OMB's software licensing policy in law
A Senate bill would require the Office of Management and Budget to ensure that every executive agency develops a comprehensive software licensing policy.
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Congratulations to the 2016 Federal 100
Looking for success stories and exceptional change in federal IT? Meet the women and men who are making it happen.
Acquisition
Former PSC head launches consultancy
After 15 years at the Professional Services Council, Stan Soloway is striking out on his own.
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GSA opens acquisition gateway to the public
The GSA formally opened its Acquisition Gateway for public viewing, although pricing data remains behind closed doors.
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FITARA's foundation: data and flexibility
NITAAC's program director argues that GWACs offer IT management benefits that extend well beyond price.
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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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