People
It's official: Doan is the new GSA administrator
The Virginia businesswoman gets the Senate nod to lead the troubled GSA.
Modernization
Davis asks OMB to act against TCE
Congressman asks Evans to intercede in Treasury's determination to award its Treasury Communications Enterprise contract rather than using Networx.
People
Gateway protests ADMC-2 contracts
Computer maker still wants a spot on $5 billion hardware vehicle.
People
Bush closes veterans business offices
Kerry accuses administration of turning its back on veterans by shutting down organizations intended to help vets get contracts.
Acquisition
Democrats want SBA legislation hearing
Earlier markup session was postponed when almost 50 amendments were submitted before it was to begin.
Modernization
New Jersey picks Cingular
The wireless provider has signed a three-year deal with the Garden State.
Modernization
Fairfax signs new GTSI contract
Two-year renewal continues commodity buys for national consortium
People
Forest Service ended year with A-76 savings
A review warns against offsetting the savings with spending increases outside the IT group.
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GAO: E-invoicing could reduce DOD late payments
Small businesses, which are paid late more often than bigger companies, stand to gain the most from more timely payments.
People
IT whacked in Defense Authorization bill
A frustrated House committee cuts funding for programs it says are poorly managed.
Cybersecurity
China computer deal could threaten State security
Rep. Wolf says the purchase of Lenovo computers also poses a risk to other departments' classified networks.
People
Panel sees benefits of performance-based contracting
In a list of 10 recommendations, the Acquisition Advisory Panel says OMB should ditch a unilateral quota and set agency-specific targets.
People
Bush rescinds order that created CIO Council
Office of Management and Budget says the old executive order's provisions are now part of the E-Government Act.
Modernization
Fortress on the Hill
Capitol Visitor Center has 580,000 square feet underground, but officials won’t say whether it is a congressional bunker
People
GSA gets buyout nod
Troubled procurement agency can now offer early-outs to as many as 395 employees.
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