Acquisition
SEWP V to address supply chain issues
Revisions to the multiple-award contract are intended to ensure that companies are authorized resellers of the products they offer.
People
New FAS commissioner plans fixes for cost avoidance problems
Thomas Sharpe, two months into his new role, pledges to address problems highlighted by inspector general.
People
GSA misses cost avoidance goals
An IG report shows that several factors contributed to GSA's failure to achieve the savings that it could have attained.
Modernization
Got opinions on cloud?
Express your thoughts about the government and cloud computing via an ACT/IAC survey.
People
Size protest proposal would allow more flexibility to SBA
Rule changes would expand officials' discretionary powers in handling contract disputes.
Acquisition
Push to reduce contractor compensation continues
Three senators are trying to get a reduction to the compensation cap added to the continuing resolution.
Digital Government
House passes continuing resolution
Measure, pending Senate passage, would prevent government shutdown.
People
Coburn continues to question agency job listings
Forgoing some new hires could reduce pressure to furlough current employees, senator argues.
Acquisition
OFPP gets an earful in debate over outsourcing
Industry association, federal employee group speak their minds at public meeting.
People
Snowquester: an accurate description after all?
GSA's Dan Tangherlini takes a jab at the Beltway's latest winter panic.
People
DOD servicemember website receives top 2013 Excellence award
ACT/IAC's awards program honors exemplary uses of technology in the government.
Acquisition
NASA releases SEWP V draft proposal
IT contract covers billions in task orders across government; agency seeking input on the fifth iteration.
People
Tangherlini: Feds should take a lesson from their connected kids
The way today's children do their homework can provide some ideas for government innovation, GSA chief says.
Digital Government
Could a furlough cost you your clearance?
The Conversation: Our responses to your questions and comments.
People
GSA ponders offering new contract to cut conference costs
Conferences have been under scrutiny for some time, and the crush of sequestration's forced budget cuts only intensifies the pressure.
Acquisition
Survey seeks fed input on OASIS project
ACT-IAC wants agency feedback on GSA's efforts to source complex services
Acquisition
Procurement reform must address the human factor
Witnesses testifying at House committee hearing emphasized the 'poisoned atmosphere' that acquisition officials must work in, as part of an effort to shape an upcoming reform bill.
Acquisition
Sequester could hit small DOD providers hard
Military officials warn lawmakers that small businesses will likely feel the first effects of budget cuts.
Digital Government
Feds: Keep your computers longer, Rep says
If we can drive cars for more than 100,000 miles, Congressman wonders, why do agencies need the newest IT products?
Acquisition
Acquisition officials still wary of talking to industry
As Congress assembles a new IT procurement bill, the former head of the OFPP urges easing tensions between agencies and companies as his 'myth-busting' campaign sought to do.
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