People
Waxman continues call for procurement reform
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee chairman said agencies must rebuild their acquisition workforce to improve oversight.
Acquisition
GSA takes fresh look at contract for FedBizOpps.gov
Agency officials decide to follow judge's order and reopen evaluations to revamp the federal procurement portal.
Acquisition
GSA ponders fate of assisted services
Officials agree that something must be done to stop the steady hemorrhaging of dollars.
Acquisition
GPO shops for better smart card printing capabilities
The Government Printing Office wants electronic card counters, software, and integration and consulting services.
People
ODNI chooses new acquisition deputy
Alden Munson will help drive the “Build Acquisition Excellence and Technology Leadership” part of the intelligence community’s 100-Day Plan for Integration and Collaboration.
People
GSA IG: Contracting officers not using e-forms
A lack of support and weak incentives are causing the eOffer and eMod programs to grow at slower than expected rates, auditors found.
Acquisition
Fickle House leaves small-biz procurement goal in limbo
House committees wrangle over the percentage of federal contracts that should go to small businesses.
People
Editorial: Doan's to-do list
Our recommendations for how the GSA administrator can get things accomplished.
People
GPO faces a budget squeeze
Lawmakers warn Government Printing Office that funding for digital projects will be tight.
Acquisition
A-76 is a tough sell for OMB
Proponents say the policy makes the government operate more effectively and efficiently, but many skeptics oppose it.
Acquisition
Wagner: A recipe for failure
There are good and bad ways to sell to feds. The best way is to understand their needs.
Modernization
Pentagon to use VOIP
Under a $18.4 million contract, General Dynamics will design and install the new telecommunications system.
People
OMB: 2006 competitive sourcing could save government $1.3B
Savings will continue to grow as competitive sourcing pushes agency employees to become more efficient, the agency said in a new report.
People
Two firms protest GSA's HSPD-12 award to EDS
XTec and the Computer Literacy Team are contesting GSA's $66 million contract to EDS to run its managed services office.
Cybersecurity
GSA jump-starts HSPD-12
Retooled Managed Services Office to begin issuing cards under new contract by July.
Cybersecurity
Evans: Standards are us
OMB says standard configurations will bring savings and greater information security.
People
Kelman: Focus on the mission
To be a great federal leader, you have to be obsessed with your agency’s mission.
People