Cybersecurity
DHS needs to try tech before it buys, GAO says
The Homeland Security Department has made costly mistakes when it bought new technologies before testing was completed, a GAO official testified today.
Acquisition
Procurement oversight: A case of friendly fire?
A well-meaning lawmaker might be reading too much into government-industry interactions, writes blogger John Klossner.
People
Army needs better acquisition process, official says
Growth in Army capabilities must come without an increased price, an Army acquisition official says.
People
Army program signals future of recent acquisition reforms, official says
Government overseers question if Army officials will successfully carry out reforms on buying weapons systems.
People
Connolly works to make green concepts practical
Mindy Connolly, GSA's new chief acquisition officer, takes a practical view of federal procurement policy.
Acquisition
Government should adopt instant feedback features
Columnist Steve Kelman suggests that the government should implement technology to allow quick and easy feedback.
Acquisition
SBA changes anti-suspension, debarment culture, IG says
Some SBA officials believe enforcement foils their agency's mission.
Acquisition
OFPP's Gordon shy about opening meeting results
Experts want more information from the meetings assessing agencies' oversight to protect the government from abusive contractors.
Digital Government
The downfall of volunteerism: The report
There was a no report because there was no time to finish the report.
Digital Government
Procurement leader blasts mandatory debarment proposal
A one-size-fits-all recommendation for suspension and debarment doesn't account for the extreme situations faced by contractors in war zones, OFPP head testifies.
Acquisition
GSA names new acquisition chief
New GSA official, working in an earlier position, helped draft the president's memo on reducing the government's footprint on the environment.
Acquisition
How outsourcing keeps America on top
Contractors are critical to our nation's history of successfully competing through innovation, writes SRA International President Stanton Sloane.
Digital Government
Law lets men, mules continue forward without funds
If money for supplies runs out, an old law can save the day.
People
Government shutdown could leave many in limbo
Shutdowns are largely political moves, but many people, pay and procurements hang in the balance.
Digital Government
Top CBP procurement execs show lighter side at Industry Day
Many of the top IT and procurement officials at Customs and Border Protection were on hand to share information and a few candid remarks at Tuesday's Industry Day.
Acquisition
How close is too close for contracting officers and contractors?
FCW readers are puzzled by Sen. Claire McCaskill's recent comments about the dangers of contracting officers and vendors becoming pals.
People
Benefits of contract management need no proof
Many experts support the notion that investing more resources in contract management will yield savings. But they question whether we need to test the theory.
Digital Government
Jenkins to be FAI director
Federal Acquisition Institute's acting director gets full-time position.
Digital Government
Is competitive sourcing ready for a comeback?
While competitive sourcing has been a no-show for several years, a new provision signals a change in the future toward the Bush administration's policy.
People
Despite big budget cut, SBA would get more funds for IT, oversight
President Barack Obama wants funding for the Small Business Administration's core agency work, including spending on IT, building up SBA’s workforce, and protecting programs from fraud.
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