Acquisition
GSA: Oversight will not be outsourced
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee says a GSA proposal would give contract oversight to private companies.
Cybersecurity
State pushing for IT contractors to monitor security
Under a new requirement, IT contractors would be responsible for the security of systems that access the department's mission-related information.
Acquisition
OFPP to issue interagency contracting guide
The office wants to have uniformity and standardization within interagency agreements, said Robert Burton, deputy OFPP administrator.
Cybersecurity
Encryption BPAs are open to all
Contracts awarded under GSA’s SmartBuy signal better intergovernmental relations.
Modernization
Pick a service
Federal agencies will spend the next two years making connection selections that will shape their telecom and data communications for a decade.
People
Editorial: More headlines than help
FCW shares hopeful and depressing points about the main players at a Doan hearing.
Acquisition
Okay: Fair opportunity explained
Now the real battle begins for agency business under the Networx telecommunications contracts.
Acquisition
Wagner: Lessons from the past
The old process was focused on fairness and competition, but it helped neither.
Acquisition
OFPP issues guide for emergency acquisitions
The guide describes emergency planning strategies and offers tips on contracting in an emergency.
People
GovWorks finds silver lining in DOD limits
Circumstances have forced the assisted-acquisition services center to review its procedures and increase its oversight.
Acquisition
OPM to move on Financial Management LOB competition
The agency will issue an RFI next month on its plans to acquire a single integrated accounting and procurement system.
People
Moran: GSA is contracting's short-term fix
He plans to recommend that language be added to the Defense appropriations bill to guide the Defense Department back to GSA.
People
Coast Guard names new procurement executive
Claire Grady will be head of contracting activity for the Coast Guard's new acquisitions directorate.
Cybersecurity
Interior gives up on providing HSPD-12 services
Instead of being a shared service provider, Interior will go to one: the General Services Administration.
People
OFPP recognizes acquisition accomplishments
The office presented four Shine awards for achievements in government contracting.
People
Denett: Experienced tech representatives better for contracts
The OFPP administrator wants agencies to better train contracting officers’ technical representatives and include them early in contract planning.
People
Nadler: Staying inside the bounds
A proposed rule on contractor ethics and business conduct is a sign of the times — and useful.
People
The outsourcer's dilemma
Many agencies need the help of contractors now more than ever, but outsourcing can be a minefield for the ill-prepared.
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