People
Coalition objects to Alliant provisions
Coalition for Government Procurement wants GSA to change provisions regarding the way prime contractors will bill for subcontractors' work on the forthcoming Alliant contracts.
People
Armstrong: EAGLE contracts will improve IT management
DHS' deputy CIO says EAGLE will help the department inject interoperability and standardization into its enterprise architecture.
People
DHS Eagle contracts go to 25 companies
The Homeland Security Department has selected 25 companies for the big business part of the agency’s EAGLE indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract.
People
Platts: Financial management business line needs clear rules
Some members of Congress asked for better explanations of what a shared service center is and how OMB designates one.
Modernization
FAA seeks to extend contract for old telecom system
Auditors from the Government Accountability Office have proposed abandoning the new system and outsourcing telecommunications services, if delays continue.
Modernization
ManTech takes subcontract role on Army modernization
The integrator will contribute information technology and telecommunications services on the infrastructure project.
Cybersecurity
Bill adds purchase card controls
A bill designed to prevent wasteful government spending on purchase cards has industry experts doubting its potential impact.
People
Intercepts
Net-centric dream team?; Other NCES wannabes; DATS lives!; Marines missed net-centric war in Iraq; A too-familiar ring
People
ITAA backs relief from Berry Amendment for DOD
A Senate proposal would allow the department to purchase technology hardware that includes specialty metals from foreign suppliers.
People
ANCs, sole-source contracts cause alarm on Capitol Hill
As abuses and fraud have crept into the federal ANC program, other companies cannot compete for work that they could sometimes perform at lower costs.
People
GAO: DHS hasn’t used expedited spending authority
The department is willing to relinquish streamlined acquisition procedures Congress gave it after the 2001 terrorist attacks.
Modernization
Phoenix teams with immixTechnology
Three Phoenix Technologies products are now available through immixTechnology.
People
OFPP nominee lays out agenda
Paul Denett sees a need for more training for the acquisition workforce and clearer performance standards for government contractors.
People
Safavian convicted
The former OFPP head has been found guilty of covering up dealings with lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Modernization
Key House leader pushes for FAA telecom project funding
Verizon lobbies to kill troubled FAA effort.
People
DOD rethinks its IT procurement strategy
With concerns about abuses and a need to fulfill complex missions, is DOD ready to play taps for its use of GSA contracts?
People
SBA seeks to help women earn contracts
The agency proposes a program to assist women-owned businesses.
People
Denett confirmation hearing slated for next week
President Bush nominated him in April to be administrator of OFPP.
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