Modernization
OMB, agencies to push green IT in contracts
Agencies have been including contract language for green computing voluntarily, but OMB plans to issue a FAR provision to make it policy.
People
Group to GSA: Be a 'trusted adviser,' 'thought leader'
A Northern Virginia Technology Council’s working group told officials to win back customer confidence by speeding processes and using cutting-edge technology.
Acquisition
Letter: Brand name justifications must hold water
All requests for proposals that specify brand name products should be carefully vetted.
People
OFPP: Better training gets results
Denett’s latest memo seeks to create more professional acquisition training
Acquisition
OFPP: Watch use of brand names in proposals
Agencies are failing to specify why a brand is necessary, which can limit competition, according to a memo from Paul Denett.
Acquisition
Progress on spending database creeps along
Robert Shea, OMB's lead on the project, said the online system will be ready by Jan. 1, 2008, despite not moving as fast as he would like.
People
OFPP: Take our survey...please
The agency wants to gauge how agencies are using reverse auctions, especially online.
People
DOD is extending net-centricity to RFPs
A working group is developing recommendations for senior leaders on how to ensure contracting officers are buying net-centric systems.
People
Agencies overlook disability rule
Few agency IT solicitations include mandatory Section 508 specifications
Acquisition
FAR Council endorses SmartBuy
Proposed regulation would give SmartBuy more visibility among contracting officials
Acquisition
Letter: Sen. Clinton just wants to make good appearance
She's showing interest in a questionable award to an Alaska Native firm just to look like a "spend-conscious senator."
Acquisition
Petrillo: A memo to Waxman
Ideas for Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) on how to improve the procurement process
People
DHS to seek help with Coast Guard communication system
The Nationwide Automatic Identification System will improve how ships correspond with one another and communicate with shore stations.
Acquisition
Kelman: Smart negotiating
A new book presents research-based insights on how you can become a better negotiator
Acquisition
SSA awards contract for network equipment services
Prism Pointe Technologies will provide service for 46,000 pieces of hardware in more than 1,500 SSA offices nationwide.
People
Army hires LGS to help with network upgrades
The company will conduct the upgrades at military facilities in Germany.
People
VA taps EDS for personal identity verification cards
Under the $11.6 million contract, the company will assist VA in issuing cards in a format accepted throughout the federal government.
Acquisition
Letter: How does Internet initiative affect new contracts?
The "deadline-then-plan" method behind the Trusted Internet Connections initiative is insane, a reader says.
People
IG: DOD fails on competition
The department made awards with improper competition and didn't justify why it went outside DOD for acquisition services, a new report states.
People
Clinton: Alaska Native firm may have gotten unfair bonus
Chenega Technology Services improperly won a DHS contract, and the senator wants the IG to investigate the award further.
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