People
Do Alaskan companies freeze out competitors?
Congress hears complaints, defense of ANC advantages.
People
Intercepts
DISA HQ loves its AC; Big bucks for the little guys; Big bucks for the big guys; Marine smarts finally recognized; Electronic DD214s?
Acquisition
Kelman: Contracting is a balancing act
Many people misunderstand the true nature of government/vendor relationships
Acquisition
Editorial: Doan’s early mark
Lurita Doan has served as GSA's administrator for only a few weeks, but there are a number of positive signs.
People
ITES-2S sequel features same cast of contractors
After a protest derailed original awards in April, Army chooses the same 11 companies to provide IT services.
People
ITAA: Improve background checks
The House Government Reform Committee is examining procedures for vetting applicants with foreign ties.
People
Emergency provisions added to FAR
The acquisition regulations now includes emergency procurement information in a single source to help agencies effectively respond to emergencies.
Acquisition
NOAA acquisition needs stronger oversight
GAO finds that the agency has improved acquisition oversight after a 2005 reorganization, but it still needs to make further refinements.
People
GSA names new citizen services head
David Bethel takes over for M.J. Pizzella, who left the agency last month.
People
Negroponte: Intell info-sharing plan due this month
The director of national intelligence also praised his office for taking other steps to improve information sharing.
People
DHS: EAGLE will solidify standards
Awarding of IDIQ contracts could signal a new phase in evolution of IT at DHS.
People
Web extra: The office
GSA offers its administrator one of the largest executive offices in the federal government.
People
Doan: Restoring customer confidence is job one
The new administrator wants GSA to be the government’s premier procurement agency.
Acquisition
Interior center to bolster e-authentication services
The National Business Center seeks pre-solicitation for products and services to support HSPD-12, HR line of business.
Acquisition
Virginia to end tax ambiguity for contractors
Rules had made it difficult for companies to predict whether some contracts would be taxable.
Modernization
GAO: Agencies are Networx-ready
However, at least two departments that GAO examined demonstrated significant deficiencies, according to a report.
People
FAR gives agencies EVM wiggle room
Agencies have discretion in determining when and how to apply earned value management, under the final acquisition rule.
Acquisition
Navy awards SI a spot on SeaPort-e contract
The integrator had previously participated in SeaPort-e as a subcontractor, but the prime contractor slot will enable it to increase its scope of activities.
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