Acquisition
Air Force embraces OASIS
The GSA vehicle has already changed the Air Force's procurement operations for the better, official says.
Acquisition
House panel takes on DOD procurement reform
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) will spearhead an initiative to overhaul DOD's acquisition process.
Acquisition
CDM contracts could open door to more efficient security monitoring
Continuous diagnostics and mitigation changes the government's approach to cybersecurity.
Acquisition
ELC attendees split on FITARA
Whether the latest proposed acquisition reform bill is a boon or bane depends on whom you ask.
Acquisition
IBM steps back from CIA deal
With IBM's withdrawal of its request for an injunction, its battle with AWS might be at an end.
Acquisition
HealthCare.gov becomes example for procurement criticism
'Horse and buggy-era' funding cited as part of the problem in federal acquisition.
Acquisition
Zients promises big improvements by Thanksgiving
"Let me be clear: Healthcare.gov is fixable," administration's point man for the fixes declares.
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Zients to lead HealthCare.gov reboot
Former OMB acting director to manage "tech surge" promised by Obama, as Issa and other legislators demand answers.
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GSA to update IT procurement web portal
Agency seeks better tools for site supporting Networx, WITS 3 and Connections II.
Acquisition
Contractors warn against another shutdown
Industry group says uncertainty could drive some firms out of the federal space entirely.
Acquisition
CMS planned for paper processing before Obamacare launch
While there was no advance indication from officials that the Healthcare.gov launch would be riddled with IT failures, the government apparently ramped up its ability to process paper applications just days before open enrollment kicked off.
Acquisition
GSA sets new OASIS deadline
With the government shutdown lifted, GSA is finally ready to close the door on proposal submissions.
Acquisition
GSA sets post-shutdown OASIS deadline
The government shutdown inserted another delay into GSA's OASIS timeline, but the agency now has a plan for moving ahead.
Acquisition
Shutdown could slow bid protest decisions
GSA is pressing on with its OASIS contract, but closings at GAO and other agencies could pose problems.
Acquisition
3 questions to ask on every procurement
A federal contractor offers his view of how agencies can streamline the procurement process and get the solutions they need from industry.
Acquisition
Firm files second OASIS protest
After having its first protest rejected, Aljucar, Anvil-Incus & Co. is taking another shot.
Acquisition
IT pricing policies are dinosaurs, say contractors
An industry group objects to the price reduction clause in GSA Schedule contracts.
Acquisition
5 contracts to watch
Some IT procurement deals are bigger than others, not just in terms of dollars, but also in their implications and precedents for agencies and contractors. Here are five that bear watching.
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Is it time to reinvent acquisition?
Industry group calls for better workforce training and 'fundamental change' to the process.
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