Digital Government
GAO Sustains Bid Protests of $17.5B DISA Contract
The watchdog group said DISA didn't provide a reasonable basis for comparing the cost of competing proposals.
People
Obama signs Do Not Pay legislation
New law calls for expanded use of existing databases to guard against fraud and error.
Acquisition
Good directions for strategic sourcing
Steve Kelman assesses recommendations in a recent GAO report on strategic sourcing.
Cybersecurity
DHS continues revising acquisition rules
Responding to IG pressure, the Homeland Security Department has been revamping its rules for awarding risky cost reimbursement contracts rather than safer fixed-price options.
People
Military services falter on single-bid contract guidance
An audit finds that DOD agencies often award contracts to the only bidder without trying to expand competition, despite DOD's own guidance.
People
Abuse prevention for government charge cards becomes law
The president signed a bill that will put more controls on the use of government charge cards.
Acquisition
Agencies take action as GAO knocks strategic sourcing effort
After an audit found that agencies have made very little use of strategic sourcing, DOD and other agencies point to some reforms, pledge to make more.
People
Departments missing chance to save big money
A pending report on four key agencies finds less than 5 percent of FY 2011 procurement was managed through strategic sourcing.
Acquisition
Industry resists government's push for low prices
The cheapest deal isn't always the best buy, industry advocates argue.
Digital Government
Senators challenge administration on layoff advice
The Obama administration's pledge to pay the legal fees of contractors who run into trouble for sequestration-related layoffs might not be legal.
People
Missing data hampers contract inventories
Agencies are supposed to maintain contract inventories to give management a clear picture of where their money goes, but some critical data is difficult to get.
Acquisition
12 hot companies to watch
In an era of federal streamlining and cost-cutting, these companies are thriving by helping agencies get the most out of their data and dollars.
Modernization
Cyber era brings new kinds of supply-chain threats
The military is facing the risk of digital sabotage in counterfeit electronics components infiltrating defense systems.
Acquisition
The top 50 Schedule 70 contractors
The General Service Administration's Schedule 70 contracts offer agencies an easy route to acquire IT-related products and services, and many vendors and contractors do a brisk business using it. Here are the top 50.
People
GSA unravels snag in digitizing contract files
The General Services Administration is working to resolve the management mistakes and unclear priorities that have hampered its digitization effort.
Acquisition
Incentives: Cheering on the bargain shoppers
Employees like being recognized for their good work, but these days there are more negative incentives than positives.
People
Alan Estevez nominated for senior DOD procurement job
The Defense Department will play a prominent role in navigating procurement in a tough fiscal time, and the nominee for a senior acquisition job awaits the Senate's confirmation.
Acquisition
Comment: Small businesses at risk of subcontractor abuse
Some government officials and large companies can be dangerous for small firms, warns Jaime Gracia.
Acquisition
Sequstration could cut off some suppliers for agencies
Agencies rely on small firms for their operations, but many of those companies don't have the cushion to survive harsh cutbacks from sequestration.
Acquisition
5 keys to rekindling government innovation
It wasn't just a noble vision that got America to the moon, it was also the federal government’s legal, regulatory, management and legislative framework. Paul Brubaker offers some ideas to recapture the innovative climate of the 1960s.
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