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

Doan heads to full Senate for confirmation

Committee approves GSA nominee.

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.

People

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.

Acquisition

Agencies want eco-friendly tech

The EPEAT standard identifies suitable purchases.

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

Senate schedules Doan hearing

GSA administrator nominee will face Senate questions soon.

People

Protests put brakes on ITES

GAO expects to rule on objections from 5 firms by August.

People

GSA gets buyout nod

Troubled procurement agency can now offer early-outs to as many as 395 employees.

People

John Johnson picked for critical role at GSA

Agency veteran will take acting leadership role at GSA’s Integrated Technology Services.