Acquisition
McCain wants to end cost-plus contracting
In Friday's debate, McCain said ending that type of contract would help get a grip on agency spending.
People
Buzz of the Week: Unfinished business in Congress
Congress has its hands full with economic concerns, but a hitch in the E-Government Reauthorization Act might have a more immediate effect on agencies' business.
Modernization
GSA’s consolidation 2.0 project
Agency looks to a shared services model to eliminate costly redundancies in the procurement system.
Acquisition
Petrillo: New rules tighten task orders
Provisions of the 2008 Defense Authorization Act address concerns about task orders issued through umbrella contracts.
People
Going through the motions
The Multiple Award Schedule Advisory Panel made several recommendations about fixing the General Services Administration's schedules program during its Sept. 19 and 22 meetings.
People
Panel: Rethink services pricing
Critics: Nature of professional services makes it difficult to apply GSA’s price reduction clause.
People
GAO: DHS needs data on acquisition authority
The Homeland Security Department’s special acquisition authority appears to be working, but better data would help it assess that success, the Government Accountability Office says.
People
DHS seeks model telework demonstration program
The department’s chief administrative officer is seeking a consultant with experience in developing telework policies, guidelines and training to help workers do their jobs from remote locations.
People
$20M Northern Border tech project kept alive
A House subcommittee chairman has rejected a request to cancel a $20 million high-tech program at the border of the United States and Canada.
People
Panel wants larger DHS acquisition workforce
A House committee has proposed spending $6.7 million for new DHS staff members who would check high-risk contracts.
Acquisition
Panel: Agencies need GSA pricing primer
The General Services Administration needs to help agencies understand how to get the best price on purchases made through multiple award schedules contracts, according to an advisory panel.
People
SAIC gets NASA contract
An extension of a technology services contract will support Marshall Space Flight Center, officials say.
People
Army touts speedy tech development at conference
Quicker deployment of new equipment is the new buzz among Army leaders at the Army Team C4ISR 2008 Joint Symposium.
People
Acquisition needs more than contracting officers, officials say
The Homeland Security Department’s acquisition shop is overlooked and underdeveloped, critics say.
Acquisition
Letter: Where's the DOT OIG in contracting?
A reader writes that members of the Volpe Center finds the Transportation Department's competition culture "extremely ironic given the current state of affairs with information technology contracts at DOT."
People
Letter: GSA should lead contract consolidations
A reader writes, "If Congress wants to fix the problem, they will have to consolidate the acquisition line of business in one agency where buyers pay as they go."
People
GSA chooses acting FAS commissioner
Tyree Varnado, the assistant regional Federal Acquisition Service commissioner for GSA's southwest region, will take over the national post Sept. 21.
People
Panel: GSA should kill price reduction clause
The best prices come from competition on specific task orders, advisory group concludes.
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