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.
People
Reader comment roundup: Blogs, government competitiveness and more
Find out what the buzz is among our readers. Check out this roundup of readers comments.
People
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
House passes bill with contracting reforms
The House has approved a spending bill with provisions designed to curb fraud by government contractors.
People
Battling more than demographics
Job hopping, premature promotions could be more of a threat to the acquisition workforce.
Acquisition
Schedules panel examines ‘the clause’
The controversial price reduction clause is at the center of debate about competition in contracting.
People
Defense bill would halt A-76 competition
The Defense Authorization bill for fiscal 2009 would impose a three-year moratorium on A-76 competitions and require stronger contractor ethics rules.
People
DOD moves to limit excessive pass-through costs
An interim rule seeks to limit contractor charges for subcontracted work.
People
Letter: Time to settle federal e-forms procurement
A reader writes that the General Services Administration needs to award the contract for e-forms.
People
Letter: Doan was misunderstood
A reader writes that Doan's mission may not end with her departure.
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