Digital Government
GAO: Agencies may be losing money on award fees
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy issued guidance in 2007 on awarding contractors award fees that would save money, but many agencies haven't instilled the guidance, auditors say.
Acquisition
DOD’s use of services contracts gets congressional scrutiny
The fiscal 2010 National Defense Authorization Act seeks greater oversight of services and speedier ways to buy information technology.
People
Acquisition community stuck in time, reader says
Social media might be way behind the mindset of some acquisition officials, who are still busy creating databases, says one reader.
People
GSA contract move mirrors market needs, experts say
GSA official says many GWACs won't be renewed as GSA markets its Alliant and Alliant Small Business contracts.
People
Transparency initiatives bolstered by chief performance officer, official says
Government transparency is combining people, technology and acquisition in new ways, a top procurement official said.
Acquisition
Agencies turn to GSA Schedules for T&M contracts
Regulations proving why a time-and-materials contract was the only option for the purchase weren't applied to the Schedules program.
Acquisition
Guidance on government-only duties coming in July
OFPP's clarification of the lines surrounding inherently governmental functions will take a more people-centered approach.
Modernization
FCS cancellation confirmed, Army modernization changes course
A memorandum issued June 23 confirms the recommendations made earlier this year by Defense Secretary Robert Gates to replace the single, giant Future Combat System with a number of smaller modernization efforts.
Cybersecurity
Tom Davis says he doesn't want cyber-coordinator job
Tom Davis, the former congressman from Virginia who has been reported to be a top contender to be Obama's cybersecurity coordinator, says he isn't currently seeking the job. But, he also said "you never say never."
Acquisition
Sen. McCaskill plans hearing on Alaska Native Corp. contracting
A Senate subcommittee plans to hold a hearing July 16 to further examine the increasing amount of money going to Alaska Native Corporations.
People
Acquisition workforce: Social media could be big draw
A lawmaker believes the government acquisition community could use cool technology to swell its ranks.
People
Future Combat Systems: Lessons learned
A GAO official told a Senate subcommittee that FCS' successes and failures should inform the design of future modernization efforts.
Acquisition
GSA looks to corral former customers
Audit results suggest that bad contracting practices might be a thing of the past. Now GSA's challenge is to get the word out.
People
Kelman: Hybrid workforces complicate outsourcing reforms
Federal HR practices, more than sound contracting strategy, encourage blended workforce creation.
People
Inventing Acquisition 2.0
The government needs a paradigm shift in the way it acquires goods and services. Web 2.0 tools and platforms could help form the foundation of a new system.
Cybersecurity
Deepwater watch: Coast Guard Acquisition Directorate gets new leader
The Coast Guard Acquisition Directorate has a new rear admiral in charge — Ronald Rábago.
Acquisition
Could online comments become part of procurement?
The online dialogue to improve Recovery.gov offered similar benefits to an RFI process but delivered more value than traditional RFIs, a new report says.
Modernization
GSA: Verizon’s Trusted Internet services cleared for Networx
Verizon Communications Inc. joins AT&T Inc., Qwest Communications Inc. and Sprint Solutions Inc. as a Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service provider under the General Services Administration’s Networx telecommunications contract.
Cybersecurity
Navy wants proposals on cyber research
The Office of Naval Research said today it plans to award more than $14.5 million for research on software engineering, networks, social networks and critical infrastructures.
Modernization