People
DISA launches second NCES collaboration tool procurement
The agency also taps the Google-powered Intelink search tool for DOD-wide use.
Modernization
Congress' acquisition priorities include GSA oversight
Congressional staff members said their committees will examine how civilian and defense agencies conduct acquisitions.
Modernization
Bush order tightens IT environmental practices
An executive order Bush issued after his State of the Union address requires agencies to buy and use IT in an environmentally responsible manner.
People
Acquisition schools to share more curriculum
The Federal Acquisition Institute is phasing in more new courses to bring its offerings in line with those of the Defense Acquisition University.
Acquisition
European group chooses UBL for cross-border procurement standard
The Northern European Subset said UBL is the only specification that fits the need for an XML-based standard that covers the entire range of online procurement needs.
Acquisition
Doan 'elated' by SEWP decision
She said she changed her mind about OFPP's decision after she read Denett's letter to NASA explaining why its acquisition contract could continue.
Modernization
GSA defends deal with Treasury
GSA will halve management fee, but only for some services.
People
IGs fault Interior for handling of DOD business
Two Interior contracting centers have failed in their responsibilities to act as “good stewards” of federal resources, according to a joint report of the DOD, DOI inspectors general.
People
DOD says no to massive IT acquisitions
Large systems integrators will have a role, but it won’t be to run proprietary systems.
Acquisition
Kelman: A missed opportunity
In a difficult time for government procurement, the group could have done much more.
Acquisition
Editorial: The devil's details
The SARA panel's report is a good starting point for the debate about the road map to a next-generation procurement system.
Acquisition
The Hill calls top procurement officials to testify
A Senate Armed Services Committee subcommittee has asked top federal procurement officials and experts to testify.
Cybersecurity
SaaS suppliers must educate fed buyers
Procurement shouldn't impede deployment of software as a service if federal buyers properly understand benefits.
People
DOD IG: Interagency contracting rife with problems
Defense procurements often go through GSA and other agencies without competition or price evaluations, auditors found.
People
Doan's contract misstep will bring more scrutiny, experts say
The GSA administrator tried to give a no-bid contract to a company founded and run by a longtime friend.
Acquisition
Congress begins to investigate Doan
The chairman of the House reform committee issued letters asking for documents on communications between Lurita Doan and the friend she tried to grant a no-bid contract to.
Modernization
GSA deal with Treasury not part of a trend
GSA believes that Treasury's situation is unique, and the price-break deal between the agencies won't lead to other agencies demanding discounts.
Acquisition
Davis asks GAO to review SARA panel report
Rep. Tom Davis had required the review last November, when he was still chairman of the House Government Reform Committee.
People
IAC unveils Growing Business Conference
Lurita Doan, GSA administrator, will make the opening keynote address.
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