People
Letter: Delays are only part of the federal funding issues
A reader writes about some of the problems in federal funding, such as the approval process and low funding.
People
Senate passes purchasing bill
The Senate has passed a bill to open GSA Schedule 84 contracts to state and local governments.
People
GSA: Congress should broaden state, local access to GSA contracts
GSA's Jim Williams told Congress that a current bill, which would give state and local agencies access to GSA Schedule 84, does not go far enough.
People
Letter: Feds need technical expertise, clear boundaries in contracting
A reader writes that the government employee should have "more control of operational issues" when working with contractors.
Acquisition
Reader comment roundup: Praise for small-biz mentors, advice on online privacy and more
Find out what the buzz is among our readers. Check out this week's roundup of readers' comments.
People
Buzz of the Week: A few minutes with Steve Ballmer
Federal Computer Week Editor-in-Chief Christopher J. Dorobek spoke with Microsoft’s leader about his views the government market and other issues.
Acquisition
Obama, McCain want spending transparency
The proposed bill may require agencies to open more of their contracting activities for public scrutiny.
Acquisition
Price clause spurs more questions
GSA’s price reduction clause is not only outdated but also unclear, critics say.
Modernization
Networx: A revolution on hold
Agencies show little interest in transforming telecom operations.
Acquisition
Kelman: An embarrassing question
The United States collects surprisingly little data on the performance of the government procurement system.
Acquisition
Letter: Any help for mid-size companies?
A reader writes, "Once a company looses its small-business status, it is very difficult to compete in the "large-business" world."
People
New size standards due for small businesses
The Small Business Administration wants to have some redefined size standards for small businesses for federal contracting purposes finalized by the end of fiscal 2008.
People
OPM slows retirement system work
Agency says contractor didn’t pay attention during discussions of system requirements.
People
House OKs acquisition staffing fund
Measure would expand DOD initiative to help agencies hire and retain contracting experts.
Acquisition
GAO: DOD has not used best-value authority
Since 2004, the Defense Department has had the authority to conduct some A-76 competitions on a best-value basis but hasn't used it, according to the Government Accountability Office.
People
Are small-biz counts too good to be true?
Committee rebukes DHS for over-counting to meet small-business contracting goals.
People
TSA to follow FAR and DHS acquisition regs
Until now, the Transportation Security Administration had been following procurement regulations used by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Acquisition
Letter: Contracting officer wants to participate in policy talks
A contracting officer recognizes his experience and insider view of the contracting process and wants to share that perspective with lawmakers.
Acquisition
Letter: GSA officials should improve schedules program by learning from mistakes
A reader says several reports were written revealing GSA's schedules program problems during a 17-year span.
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