Acquisition
Veterans Health Admin procurement reforms not working, IG says
The Veterans Health Administration created a new oversight process for its contracting in 2009, but it is not being carried out consistently, according to a new report.
Digital Government
Company formerly known as Xe, formerly known as Blackwater, changes names again
The training and services contractor is rebranding -- again -- to leave old scandals behind.
Modernization
The hidden complexities of cloud-based e-mail
Agencies should develop service-level agreements that address more than system uptime.
Digital Government
New officer appointments to Cyber Command, acquisition
Recent personnel moves include new assignments to the Army's main acquisition office and Cyber Command.
People
The noisiest stories of 2011
Online comments provide a gauge of the stories that most intrigued our readers in 2011.
Acquisition
Acquisition cost savings: Geospatial agency to try new model
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency plans to launch a Managed Data Center Services Pilot to make IT buying easier.
People
IG warns that mandatory audits could strain resources
While setting statutory requirements, IGs need the authority to set their own priorities and point their resources where they are most needed.
People
Interior, GSA ask industry about incentives
Officials are asking industry serious questions about incentives that might entice the best companies and their best work.
Acquisition
Collaboration needed now more than ever
Industry and government need each other if they're to manage the new world of budget tightening.
Acquisition
Acquisition official: 'Don't chill the dialogue' with industry
Contracting officers have cover from acquisition policies and rules to open the lines of communication.
Acquisition
How common biases can mess with spending decisions
Three biases often make it difficult for leaders to reach a consensus, writes Decision Lens' Kevin Connor.
Digital Government
SBA's Joe Jordan heads to OMB as special assistant
Top official's departure spins off new procurement role at OMB.
People
Officials demand contractor identification
Agencies should stop using generic contractor identifiers to provide greater transparency.
Acquisition
Steve Kelman, broken record: More on contracting cost savings
Former procurement chief recommends some familiar concepts to save money on contracts.
People
What makes an IT acquisition work?
GAO uncovered nine common characteristics in a number of successful IT acquisitions from across the government.
Modernization
Do we need new contracts for cloud?
Why not all contracting itches should be scratched.
Acquisition
Obama signs withholding tax repeal
The passage ends a three-year effort by industry groups to get rid of a tax that was never actually enacted.
Acquisition
A new idea for encouraging vendors to help agencies save money
Steve Kelman proposes that agencies offer extra points to bidders who suggest money-saving ways to change draft solicitations.
Acquisition
GAO challenges administration on contract savings
The Office of Management and Budget's estimated savings on contracting may be overstated, GAO says.
People
OMB orders cut in management services contracts
OMB has a goal of reducing spending on management support service contracts by 15 percent by the end of fiscal 2012.
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