Acquisition
Letter: GSA Advantage not significant in MAS program's success
A reader writes that the GSA Advantage program will not give reliable information about the buying habits of the administration's customers.
People
Coast Guard revises acquisition manual
The service adds more reviews to its guidance for major projects.
People
Regulators put conflict-of-interest proposals on hold
Officials open new case for rules based on new requirements in a defense authorization law.
People
Plans advance for DHS systems engineering R&D center
The Homeland Security Department plans to soon begin taking proposals for a contract award for a research and development center that could be worth up to $455 million over five years.
Acquisition
Census seeks R&D help on methodology, processes
The Census Bureau will request proposals for research and development assistance in five technical areas.
People
Letter: Problems with acquisitions go unrecognized
A reader writes that training alone will not solve problems with acquisitions.
Acquisition
Letter: Schedule has been available since 2003
A reader clarifies that a contract for green support services has existed since 2003 but was recently recategorized.
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Campaign surrogates face off at leadership conference
Obama, McCain representatives debate IT policy
Acquisition
Letter: More COTRs needed
A reader writes that both fixed price and cost-plus contracts could benefit from contracting officer representatives.
People
Pointers: Recommended reading 11-03-08
Quality might be more important than quantity for your LinkedIn contacts.
People
DHS withdraws Coast Guard's acquisition authority
he service says it will still manage major acquisition projects.
Acquisition
Proposal reveals blurry industry lines
Some are concerned about losing existing federal contracts for mapping and surveying if SmartBuy becomes the acquisition vehicle of choice.
Acquisition
BPA may shake up GIS industry
SmartBuy deal could turn into business bonanza but vendors wary about facing deep discounts.
Acquisition
Letter: Article unclear about new schedule
A reader writes to say an article regarding a new GSA schedule for green support services is unclear.
Acquisition
Allen and Alston: Delex case won’t hurt schedules
GAO decision shows advantages of schedules program.
Acquisition
Petrillo: Keep watch on ‘rule of two’
A recent ruling by GAO could have far-reaching ramifications for IDIQ contracts.
People
Editorial: Acquisition on the agenda
The federal government will pay a price for not shoring up its acquisition workforce.
People
GAO offers tip line to detect fraud in small-biz programs
GAO's investigations division is looking into several small-business programs for potential abuses.
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