Acquisition
IRS pulling work from modernization contractors
The IRS has taken the primary role as the systems integrator for all projects because of budget constraints, according to a new report.
People
Doan eyes EAGLE
GSA's administrator is waiting for her schedule to clear so she can consider the future of DHS' governmentwide contract.
Acquisition
$10,000 reward offered for small-biz list
The American Small Business League is offering a reward for the first person who can provide a complete list of firms coded as small businesses and the amounts they won in federal contracts in 2005.
People
IRS tries piecemeal approach to modernization
Under a new five-year strategy, the IRS will upgrade its systems through bite-sized projects that reflect the priorities of the agency's IT and business experts.
Modernization
DISA close to awarding $3B circuit contract
Agency officials also update industry on upcoming procurements, including Encore II and NCES.
People
DISA to treat commercial software, C2 apps as utility service
In some cases, customers could pay for software by the hour using a government charge card, DISA officials say.
People
Army reports big savings from enterprise buys
Service officials say they saved more than $20 million in a recent purchase of 31,000 desktop and 28,000 notebook PCs by standardizing requirements and coordinating bids.
People
Watchdog barks about admission charge to FAR conference
An upcoming event regarding the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the Defense FAR Supplement should be free to the public, POGO says.
Cybersecurity
Davis faults Senate, praises GSA reform
Davis told the GEIA Vision Conference that Senate filibusters this past session stalled passage of appropriations bills.
People
Agencies struggle to defend IT spending
Most departments and agencies justify a majority of their IT investments, but DHS, the VA and the Army Corps of Engineers could defend less than half of theirs, according to a report.
Acquisition
GSA to take over COMMITS, sources say
The governmentwide contract offers a broad array of IT services from 55 small and disadvantaged businesses.
Modernization
GSA launches site to sell surplus assets
GovSales.gov cataloges surplus assets for sale to the public.
People
Law calls for DOD to clean up acquisition
Defense Authorization bill sets new rules for government/contractor interactions
People
Justice sets up fraud task force
The group, which will seek out corruption among public officials and government contractors, will consist of inspectors general, their deputies and other agency executives.
Acquisition
Perot Systems wants bigger share of fed market
Education contracts could prove instructional for other deals.
People
GSA moves ahead on reorg
Now that Congress has passed the enabling legislation, the agency has made some changes to its reorganization plans.
People
DHS moves forward with reverse auctions
The department has awarded a contract to FedBid, which has provided online reverse auction services on a number pilot projects.
Acquisition
More computer products go green
The number of certified eco-friendly computer products available to government agencies has grown rapidly since a new green seal of approval was released in July.
Acquisition
Doan campaigns against SEWP
GSA is one of the GWAC’s prime customers, but Doan says NASA should let it end
People