People
The FAR’s definitions of competition
The Federal Acquisition Regulation defines what qualifies as full-and-open competition.
People
DOT nurtures competition culture
The Transportation Department shot up the competitive contracting rankings after encouraging employees to focus on competition.
People
A push for more competition
White House, Congress want to see less work done through sole-source contracts.
People
FCW Insider: OFPP's Denett ready to depart
The FCW Insider hears that Paul Denett has informed the Office of Management that he will leave at the beginning of September.
People
Letter: OSD using wrong formula to solve modernization symptoms
A reader writes that the Government Accountability Office should get to the root of DOD's modernization issues.
People
Can agencies take the new iPhones seriously?
With more users clamoring for Apple's latest phones, IT leaders must decide if these phones are smart enough to handle an agency's needs.
Modernization
Dial in the perfect smart phone
Experts explain the key usability features, services and security issues to consider when making a buy.
People
A new management agenda
Paul Light's book discusses the agenda for reform and other challenges in government.
People
Burns: The not so invisible hand
Government Web site managers play an important role in ensuring the right content reaches the right people.
Acquisition
FCW Insider: Robert Shea to leave OMB
OMB's Robert Shea, who has been spearheading the initiatives on performance and transparency, plans to leave in August, sources tell the FCW Insider.
People
Grassley plans hold on Williams nomination
The Iowa senator is opposed to Jim Williams being confirmed to head the General Services Administration because of a controversial contract dispute.
People
Senate panel set to vote on Williams this week
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will consider Jim Williams’ nomination to head GSA.
People
Poised to lead GSA, Williams answers Congress
GSA administrator nominee Jim Williams shared his views on energy efficiency and more with a Senate committee.
Acquisition
Buzz of the Week: Procurement deja vu
Some topics keep re-emerging: Sun Microsystems and the GSA schedule contract, and Lurita Doan in the spotlight.
Acquisition
Congratulations! Your HUBZone biz is certified
GAO investigators were able to get fake companies certified under the HUBZone program.
Acquisition
SBA faulted on set-aside check
GAO says ‘faith-based’ reporting can lead to mis-reported small biz contracts, costing millions.
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