Modernization

DISA needs tech to push data

Vendors at industry day learn of agency’s focus on net-enabled information

People

ManTech wins $114M Army task order

ManTech International won an Army task order to support countermeasures for improvised explosive devices.

People

GAO assesses Katrina oversight

Confusion, poor communication and a shortage of oversight officials led to wasted spending

People

Bibb: GSA: Evolving with the times

The agency is moving boldly into the future.

People

Business transformation is turning heads

A Pentagon team is getting rave reviews for making progress with a program long known for inertia

Acquisition

Editorial: Yes, GSA does matter

We believe GSA can be a vital adviser to agencies and should be saved.

Acquisition

DISA awards $22.8M business modernization contract

The agency will use the contract to create an integrated procurement system that is accessible worldwide to authorized users.

People

DOD names procurement head

Shay Assad will take the role April 2.

People

DOD issues final rule on non-DOD contracts

The rule clarifies the circumstances under which DOD officials could use contracts that originated in other agencies.

Modernization

GSA working on new WITS contract

The telecom vehicle provides local service for agencies in the Washington, D.C., area.

Acquisition

Apple to supply 36,000 laptops to Maine schools

Contract also includes software, wireless Internet and help-desk services for middle school students.

Acquisition

GSA extends comment period for Alliant

Midsize businesses now have more time to tell GSA how the contract could best serve their needs.

Acquisition

Numara partners with Softchoice

The software firms’ alliance puts Numara's asset management products on a GSA schedule contract.

People

Experts: GSA needs leaders fast

With news of another high-level manager leaving, the agency needs to bring in bold leaders to right its course immediately, experts say.

People

Catherine Poole: Rules of road guide emergency buys

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Poole helped provide timely information about emergency acquisition procedures.

Acquisition

Kelman: The "You're fired" approach

The easy days for GWACs and GSA schedule contracts are over.

Acquisition

Aronie: Keep GSA schedules humming

In its current crisis, GSA cannot afford to neglect the schedule contracts program.

Acquisition

OMB looks for lines of business payoff

An interagency task force will develop strategies for taking advantage of new lines of business included in the proposed fiscal 2007 budget.

People

FBI, Lockheed dig into Sentinel bid details

As prime contractor, Lockheed Martin will earn $305 million over six years for system that will replace failed Virtual Case File.

People

Army awards $19B multiple-award contract

Strategic Services Sourcing goes to four large companies and three small businesses.