Acquisition
Meet the evangelists of interacting in gov 2.0 style
In an emerging 2.0 government, two officials at GSA took a chance on a new way to get government and industry to interact.
Acquisition
Contracting reforms could come in the next defense authorization bill
Rep. Sam Graves, whose Small Business Committee already approved eight small-business contracting reform bills, is asking for similar measures to appear in the fiscal 2013 National Defense Authorization Act.
Acquisition
VA pushes relationship repair with industry suppliers
The Veterans Affairs Department is leading the charge to improve procurement through better communication with industry.
People
Former GSA leader regrets scandal that 'besmirched' agency's good name
Martha Johnson, who stepped down as GSA head when a report revealed spending abuses at an agency conference, expressed her regrets to a House panel, while another official implicated in the affair invoked his fifth amendment rights.
Acquisition
GAO sees progress in DOD contract inventory
Defense officials have fixed a few problems, but they aren't in the clear yet in gathering accurate data.
Acquisition
GSA could get another congressional hearing on its calendar
Sen. Susan Collins joins the chorus demanding GSA officials appear at a hearing regarding the now-infamous Western Regions conference, but some observers say Congress has gone too far.
Acquisition
Bill would allow federally funded centers to get exclusive access to government work
The Professional Services Council argues that government R&D should be subject to competition.
People
DISA honors excellence in acquisition
DISA team gets credit for replacing expiring contracts with up-to-date contracts that match agency telecommunications contracting needs with Defense Department policy.
Acquisition
GSA's new chief says fiasco 'cuts to heart' of mission
Tangherlini, acting head of GSA, says the over-the-top conference spending undermines of GSA's duty to save the government money.
Acquisition
Congress calls GSA officials in wake of scandal
IG's report of blatant overspending brings GSA officials to face lawmakers' questions at three congressional hearings.
People
What acquisition officials can learn from 'Real Housewives'
The relationships between agencies and contractors can be as delicate as those on television.
Acquisition
DOD struggles to limit contractors to appropriate jobs, GAO finds
The challenge of separating inherently governmental work from contractor-appropriate work bedevils DOD.
Digital Government
Doan defends Bush on conference spending
Doan said the Obama administration is diverting attention away from itself by blaming George W. Bush for a new scandal over a lavish conference.
People
For CIOs, tight budgets have a silver lining
Fiscal pressures provide CIOs with an opportunity to prove their value, writes Alan Balutis.
Digital Government
In acquisition, more meetings might not be a waste of time
Acquisition officials are missing the point if they don’t make time to collaborate and communicate, writes Peter Tuttle.
Cybersecurity
FPS at crossroads with RAMP contract, IG says
The Federal Protective Service has to do some hurry-up analysis to make a decision about the future of its risk management tool, according to a new report.
People
GSA's leader steps down over wasteful spending report
Martha Johnson, two other top GSA officials, out as IG details extravagant spending and rules violations connected to Western Regions conference.
Cybersecurity
Agencies get a boost from agile development
Government and industry execs discuss successful acquisition strategies in wake of shrinking budgets.
People
VA looking for mobile apps in innovation contest
The Veterans Affairs Department announced a new round of industry competition to develop applications and solutions for the department.
People