People
Kelman: Let the vendor perform
DHS deserves praise for its approach to the Secure Border Initiative contract
Acquisition
Editorial: Change management
We hope the new Democratic leaders will carry out the effective oversight tradition exemplified by Reps. Davis' and Waxman's leadership of the House Government Reform Committee.
People
Input foresees some DOD market growth
However, the research firm cautions that new political factors could affect the projections.
People
Industry wary of DISA's SOA effort
Vendors are struggling to determine a sound business case for the department's plan to pay for services rather than software development costs.
People
Burton takes a new angle on procurement
OFPP administrator’s right-hand man wields the influence of experience.
Acquisition
$300M contract will test limits of 8(a) capabilities
Some think GSA’s IT infrastructure contract could be a boon for small businesses.
Acquisition
Guerra: Quit the monopoly talk
Rather than trying to grab successful contracts, GSA should seek to emulate their success
People
IG criticizes DOD, GSA purchasing activities
Although the agencies had improved the assisted acquisition contracting process, they continued to make purchases without fully complying with appropriations laws, DOD's inspector general said.
People
PSC charts troubling procurement trends
A new report shows federal acquisition managers are worried about scarce resources, conflicting directives and workforce training.
Modernization
Sun renews GSA IDIQ contract
The contract allows Sun Microsystems Federal to continue to supply its products and services to the government through August 2009.
Modernization
AT&T to develop Army financial systems
The telecom company will develop and deploy two systems that will improve the Army's finance processes.
People
ELC: Feds, industry leaders hash out partnership ideas
Attendees at the Executive Leadership Conference agreed agencies and contractors need to open the lines of communications when confronting procurement issues.
People
Doan wants lawmakers to rule on legality of multiyear funding
GSA administrator says disagreement over the issue has hurt her agency’s relations with the Defense Department.
People
DOD begins major shift to utility computing
New IT contracts let DOD pay for servers on a per-use basis.
People
Denett backs Doan's efforts
The administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy also said GSA's relationship with the Defense Department is improving.
Acquisition
Marcia Madsen wields advisory power
Acquisition Advisory Panel leader will recommend changes to the status quo.
Acquisition
Fee for briefing raises hackles
Organizers contend the fee for an acquisition regulation conference was to cover costs, but critics insist that no one should have been charged admission.
People