People

Editorial: GSA’s novel experiment

The General Services Administration ought to get some credit for creativity and perhaps a few pointers on what to try next

People

GSA struggles to right the ship

Foundering agency tries to steer back on course as leaders report sharp revenue drop

People

Army uses its bulk buy policy

Inspired by saving $13.6 million, it plans to consolidate more buys

Acquisition

Bibb: GSA to downsize by 400 employees

GSA implements hiring freeze, plans staff cuts and makes efforts increase revenues to reverse recent agency decline.

Acquisition

Berendt: Why is this so difficult?

There are seven steps to follow that can lead to success

Acquisition

Senate ready to act on GSA reorg

The Senate committee overseeing the GSA reorganization is looking to mark up the bill "as soon as possible," but it has not set a date yet.

People

State extends Viisage subsidiary's passport contract

The department awarded Trans Digital Technologies $56 million to continue developing secure passports.

Acquisition

NOAA awards climate contract to STG

Under the $25 million blanket purchase agreement, the company will continue IT operations and maintenance of the National Climatic Data Center.

Modernization

Alliant makes jump to video

GSA offers Webcast in lieu of industry day for hot procurement

Modernization

Visionaries needed

Agencies are facing a telecom revolution with few big thinkers to lead

People

Energy A-76 competition could serve as model — but should it?

Contractors teamed with federal employees rather than compete against them for a DOE engagement. Could their experience guide other companies?

People

USPS finds six ways to cut costs, not services

Robert Otto says trimming costs in small ways can produce big savings

Acquisition

Companies cope with tight federal budget

Some firms are better positioned than others to adjust to the new world

Modernization

UPDATED: GSA files Networx revision

Critics wonder if the solicitation needs to be redone, but others say the changes are minor.

Acquisition

IBM has Georgia assets on its mind

The state awarded the company a contract to implement and integrate a centralized asset managment system.

People

GAO wants latest facts on IRS spending plans

The IRS adjusted its policies following GAO's criticism of the 2006 Business Systems Modernization program expenditure plan.

Acquisition

GSA seeks Alliant input from midsize firms

The General Services Administration wants to give such businesses access to the forthcoming governmentwide acquisition contract.

Modernization

GSA updates Alliant strategy

The General Services Administration, promising to release a new round of draft RFPs in June, issued a Web video today that outlines its new Alliant strategy.

Modernization

Davis sends letters to OMB, Treasury on TCE

Congressman scolds Treasury for mishandling telecom acquisition, in words echoing an earlier IG report.

Cybersecurity

DHS official lays out cybersecurity responsibilities

Jonathan Frankel said the department is working with industry and standards bodies to create procurement requirements.