People
Franken amendment sparks debate about government's role in employee relations
Readers sound off on whether the government should withhold payment from companies that make employees sign arbitration clauses.
Cybersecurity
DHS officials reluctant to debar, suspend contractors, IG reports
DHS Inspector General Richard Skinner is accusing department acquisition officials of being "reluctant" to initiate debarment and suspension actions against contractors.
Acquisition
Senate bill takes aim at HUBZone fraud
The bill seeks to ensure that only eligible firms participate in the HUBZone program.
Acquisition
Army to insource core governmental functions, official says
The Army intends to insource 7,162 positions this fiscal year and 11,000 more jobs from fiscal 2011 to 2015, official says.
People
Are we wasting the talents of our new government contracting hires?
Blogger Steve Kelman was discouraged to hear how one agency is failing to leverage the skills of contractor staff.
Acquisition
GSA administrator promises innovative solutions, superior performance from her agency
The General Services Administration must know its clients, meet their needs through innovation and do it well, Martha Johnson, the new GSA administrator said in a speech after her swearing-in.
Acquisition
IBM to integrate federal acquisition databases
The contract is for merging nine databases to streamline the federal procurement process.
Acquisition
Government should take a cue from consumers
A startup called Groupon provides the federal government with a good model of how to leverage buying power, writes blogger Steve Kelman.
Acquisition
The rise of the 'critical function': A new way to think about acquisition
The critical function stole the importance of the inherently governmental function because the Obama administration has said it wants less outsourcing.
Cybersecurity
SBInet's caretaker shares frustrations about delays, snafus
Mark Borkowski is in the unenviable position of overseeing SBInet, the border protection system that is as noteworthy for its ambitious scope as it is for technical glitches and schedule delays.
Acquisition
Agencies should not fear talking to contractors
Columnist Steve Kelman writes that communication between government and industry is key to saving money and and preventing misunderstandings in contract language.
Acquisition
Contract management: Glass half empty or half full?
Where GAO finds problems with DOD contract management, blogger Steve Kelman finds reason for hope.
Acquisition
Senator: Military in Afghanistan has improved its contract oversight
The military has improved slightly regarding audits and contracting oversight in Afghanistan, a senator says.
Digital Government
After Murtha: Vacancy on critical House defense panel opens way for new leader
John Murtha will be remembered for his long government service, military career and a love of earmarks that sometimes put him in hot water.
Acquisition
VA officials toughen small business rules
A new rule defines the eligibility requirements for businesses to get verified status as a veteran-owned small business
Acquisition
Bill would increase oversight of prime-subcontractor relations
The bill would pressure companies to keep a clean performance record by paying subcontractors on time.
People
Senate confirms Martha Johnson as GSA administrator
The Senate voted to confirm Johnson after Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) overrode a hold placed on her nomination by Sen. Kit Bond (R-Mo.) that had stalled the nomination since June 2009.
Acquisition
Senators push for more small-business contracts
New legislation would require agencies to think about small businesses and reconsider bundled contracts.
Acquisition
Lieberman urges confirmation of nominee to lead GSA
Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) has urged his colleagues to end debate on the nomination of Martha Johnson to be the General Services Administration’s administrator and confirm her as soon as possible.
People
Obama proposes expanding acquisition workforce
The administration says the government's spending has doubled, but the size of the workforce has remained generally constant.
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