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Workforce tops new OFPP chief's priorities

New acting Office of Federal Procurement Policy Administrator Lesly Field sees recruitment, retention as critical for acquisition.

People

DOD, intell join forces to save

The intelligence community and DOD strike deal to buy software together.

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DHS' Cohen made questionable picks on research projects, IG says

DHS Inspector General Richard Skinner later finds choices acceptable.

People

A boost for state aid

States learn to offset the risk of human services modernization projects with flexible tech approaches.

Acquisition

Editorial: A fresh take on contracting

Does the intelligence community rely too much on contractors?

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DOD asserts more oversight of undefined contracts

Defense Department officials require more reports to manage work on risky contracts with undefined terms.

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FCW Insider: Field has brain-drain ideas

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Workforce tops new OFPP chief's priorities

New acting Office of Federal Procurement Policy Administrator Lesly Field sees recruitment, retention as critical for acquisition.

Acquisition

Firms get $9 million for cryptography work

European companies working on advanced cryptography for smart cards get funds from the European Union.

People

Permit resolution won’t restart SBInet work

The Homeland Security Department plans to put its SBInet electronic border surveillance system on hold even if DHS resolves a snafu related to federal land permits.

People

Shifting priorities create a sticky competitive landscape

The government's buying habits and a greater emphasis on small-business contracts take market share from midsize companies.

People

DOD struggles with early warning

Defense contracts lack the tools that warn officials about problems, memo says.

People

5 pieces to the pricing puzzle

A panel of procurement experts has five key questions about the role of competition in GSA pricing.

People

5 priorities still worth pursuing

The original elements of the PMA will remain priorities in the future, observers say.

People

Kelman: Some good workforce news

Procurement training programs still emphasize making impact, rather than avoiding malfeasance.

Acquisition

Editorial: A cure for set-aside ills

To avoid overreliance on big systems integrators, the challenge is recognizing the opportunities where small businesses bring a lot to the table.

Acquisition

Army seeks information on protecting data

The service issues a request for information about data protection that will be included in future acquisitions.

Acquisition

GSA to unify acquisition systems

A request for proposals set for October will spell out the agency's requirements.

People

More than 380,000 passport cards issued

Agencies have started distributing wallet-sized identification cards designed primarily for people living close to the land borders of the United States and for passengers on cruise ships.

Acquisition

Acquisition employees get recognition

Officials give awards for managing programs and protecting soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.