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.
Acquisition
House caucus to deal with contracting
Four House members have formed a group to promote and broaden involvement in contracting issues.
People
Letter: New rule on excessive pass-through costs shuts out small biz
A reader says new rule will is another way to limit the participation of small business contractors.
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Reader comment roundup: Blogs, government competitiveness and more
Find out what the buzz is among our readers. Check out this roundup of readers comments.
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Outside IG disputes Doan's interference claims
Former GSA Administrator Lurita Doan's claims that GSA's IG interfered with contracting negotiations don't hold up, according to the Postal Service's inspector general.
People
Letter: A fearless, qualified Doan worked for change
A reader writes about Doan's effort to promote change with Democrats in Congress.
Acquisition
HP/EDS merger could simplify contracting
Hewlett-Packard’s planned purchase of Electronic Data Systems for $13.5 billion will likely help better position HP as a performance-based services provider.
Modernization
GSA gives Alliant a second look
Agency tries to debunk claims of flaws in the procurement selection process.
People
Balutis: Finding a new administrator
The post of GSA administrator is a ‘prune’ job — a plum job that needs an experienced hand.
People
Waldron: Time for a schedule focus
The schedule contracts are the government’s most successful procurement vehicle. Invest in them.
Acquisition
Editorial: Schedule panel’s omission
Schedule advisory panel should GSA Federal Acquisition Service commissioner and OFPP representative.
People
Clipping the wings of indulgent travelers
VA and other agencies turn to new e-travel systems to trim excessive costs.
People