People
DOD, industry finalize IT personnel exchange
A pilot program will help defense officials build up their workforce's skills to protect and defend.
Acquisition
Small firms 'stiffed' on subcontracts, survey says
The fault though can lie with both the prime contractor and the agency, if there is a fault at all.
People
4 challenges accompanying modular development
When developing a project in smaller bits, agencies create certain challenges that integrated project teams need to think about in the earliest stages.
People
How agencies can ease congressional meetings
Meeting with the right congressional staff members who share an agency's goals can make briefings so much smoother, GAO says.
Acquisition
Defense bill dilutes agencies' business judgment, experts say
The government has invested money in training and rebuilding an acquisition workforce that has strong business prowess, but proposed rules could hinder the employees' business decisions.
Digital Government
8 ways to align acquisition to IT's pace
OMB offered checklist of recommendations for agencies to align their acquisition practices to modular contracting for IT.
Acquisition
Senators back off call for automatic contractor suspensions
Proposals to require agencies to automatically suspend companies accused of wrongdoing have been softened in latest version of a bill.
People
GSA CFO takes on new detail
GSA brings over Treasury official to be acting chief financial officer.
Acquisition
GSA job security could increase with schedules revisions
Terminating contracts might seem like a job killer, but some experts predict the opposite effect.
Acquisition
Is GSA stuck with proprietary numbering system?
Dun & Bradstreet provides unique identifiers used to designate businesses in contract coding, and GSA would like more freedom than it now has.
Acquisition
Could penalties for frivolous protests protect agencies?
Companies that develop a habit of filing protests without merit should pay for it, expert recommends.
Acquisition
Think small business when buying small things
Administration puts more emphasis on increasing contracts with small businesses.
People
OFPP freshens up time-tested cost-savings technique
Officials propose several revisions to the value engineering model, an approach to saving money when resources are tight that dates from WWII.
Acquisition
Steve Kelman: A passion for procurement reform
The former OFPP administrator led the bipartisan effort during the Clinton administration to change the way the government acquired goods and services.
Acquisition
6 steps for agencies to aid small businesses
OFPP's new leader gives agency officials six steps to increase contracts for businesses through multiple-award contracts.
Acquisition
GSA to close some contracts to new vendors
The GSA Schedules program is about to get some new limitations, official says.
Digital Government
GSA helps feds walk the straight and narrow
At the GSA Expo in San Antonio, officials handed out the two-page document that reminds federal employees of the rules.
People
Tougher GSA oversight part of new legislation
The General Services Administration could come under tighter restrictions if new legislation passes, based on recent revelations about its spending habits.
Acquisition
How political nominees can win over a Senate committee
One political nominee learned two key items that are essential to a successful confirmation hearing.
Acquisition
OFPP attempts to put acquisition on pace with technological change
Administration takes another stab at reshaping procurement to keep up with rapidly changing technology.
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