People
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.
People
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?
People
DOD asserts more oversight of undefined contracts
Defense Department officials require more reports to manage work on risky contracts with undefined terms.
People
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.
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