Acquisition
SBA rule a 'slap in the face' to women, lawmaker says
The agency's attempt to help women small-business owners is too narrow, members of Congress say.
People
Labor plans FM LOB competition
The department wants to modernize its financial management functions, and reduce disparate and overlapping systems and data.
Acquisition
Green IT formalized in FAR, federal policy
Agencies will have to give preference to environmentally friendly products and services, and they will have to require use of EPEAT in PC products when they are available.
People
Veto of DOD authorization bill delays new procurement rules
Bush's decision not to sign the legislation -- mainly because of a section on Iraq -- surprises lawmakers.
People
One year to go, then the handoff
OMB says a true test of the President’s Management Agenda would be whether it carries over into the next administration
Acquisition
Kelman: 3 secrets to productivity
What federal agencies can do to create workplaces in which employees are motivated and effective.
Acquisition
Letter: Time to get real about brand name specs
A reader argues that it would be a mistake to prohibit the use of the "brand name or equal" provision in solicitations.
Acquisition
Use of brand names in solicitations still a problem
OMB reiterates for the second time in a month its prohibition on specifying vendors' products in solicitations.
People
GSA awards 3 companies places on HR LOB schedule
Vendors under Schedule 738.X will compete with five agency shared services providers.
People
Senate wants Coast Guard to oversee Deepwater
The Senate passed a bill that would increase oversight of the $24 billion modernization initiative.
Modernization
Navy ready to launch ERP system
The service and BearingPoint complete the testing, data convergence and validation phases.
People
Congress weaves IT oversight into 2008 spending bill
The bill would require the Justice Department to report to lawmakers on Sentinel, the State Department to make its Web site more accessible and NOAA to adhere to new contracting protocols.
Acquisition
DOT seeks applications to reduce accidents, gridlock
The department’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration is looking for partners for SafeTrip-21, which provides drivers with real-time safety warnings.
People
GSA, DOD sign SmartBuy deal for records management software
Point One will provide licenses, maintenance and training under the enterprise program.
People
NMCI follow-on plan nearly complete
The Navy is still deciding whether to keep some functions of the replacement network in-house.
Acquisition
62 companies get spots on Alliant Small Business
The GWAC is worth about $15 billion over 10 years and offers management and technical support services.
People
Letter: Article mischaracterizes Bechtel's post-Katrina work
FEMA praised Bechtel employees' work in the affected areas of Mississippi, and DHS' IG expressed concern about FEMA's oversight, not about the company.
People