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.

Acquisition

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.

Acquisition

GSA opens acquisition gateway to the public

The GSA formally opened its Acquisition Gateway for public viewing, although pricing data remains behind closed doors.

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.

Acquisition

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.

Acquisition

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.

Acquisition

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.

Acquisition

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.

Acquisition

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.