People
Lawmakers seek more diversity in top ranks of career feds
OPM and Justice Department officials raised concerns last year about potential equal protection violations in legislation reintroduced in both houses of Congress last week.
People
GSA nominee lays out reform plans
If confirmed by the Senate, Martha Johnson would be the fifth administrator in 14 months for the General Services Administration.
Acquisition
Regulators to discuss how to get authentic IT
Officials continue talks with industry about how to make sure the government buys authentic IT products.
People
Olson joins ConnellyWorks
Kelly Olson will be vice president and have responsibility for overall management and strategic accounts.
People
Bloggers and tweeters sound off on Kundra, Chopra
Speeches by the nation's new CIO and CTO are getting attention on the Web.
Acquisition
Senators grease skids for Johnson to head GSA
Senators say Martha Johnson, President Barack Obama's nominee to be GSA administrator, has a lot of experience in the private sector and in government.
People
Blogging live: Confirmation hearing of GSA's Martha Johnson
Martha Johnson, the president's nominee for the top job at GSA, is testifying before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. We're live at the hearing, bringing the latest information on what's happening. Stay tuned.
People
Acquisition jobs a tough sell to would-be feds
The federal government should be an attractive place to work in these troubled times, but the bureaucracy still scares off would-be employees.
Acquisition
IG: NIH follows most buying rules
The National Institutes of Health's assisted acquisition services have improved, but some problems remain, an inspector general has found.
Digital Government
GSA to make new bid for agency customers
Ed O'Hare, the new leader of GSA's Integrated Technology Services, aims to make GSA's services faster, better and cheaper than what other agencies can offer.
Acquisition
Contractor salary cap raised by OFPP
The Obama administration's scrutiny of contractors and their salaries makes this cap more important than ever, an expert said.
Acquisition
Obama signs law to reform weapons buying
The new law gives Defense Department officials more requirements for overseeing big-ticket weapons acquisitions to keep them on schedule and hold down costs.
Cybersecurity
IG: Interior fails to track computers
The department's IG found that nearly 20 percent of more than 2,500 computers there could not be specifically located.
People
Agencies rate low on family-friendly cultures
In a new survey, federal employees said their agencies don't offer much access to telework, alternative work schedules or similar benefits.
Acquisition
Experts: Acquisition jobs offer few incentives
A panel of experts said the field has lost its luster because the jobs have become administrative positions.
Acquisition
Proposal would clarify sole-source language
Regulators want to amend regulations to minimize confusion about when a small business owned by a service-disabled veteran can get a sole-source contract.
People
Lee joins Professional Services Council
Deidre Lee held some of the top federal acquisition roles during a 32-year government career.
Acquisition
Bills back GSA Multiple Award program
The GSA Multiple Award Schedules program is often the first step for small business entering the federal contracting marketplace.
Acquisition
Alaska Natives grab senator's attention
The special set-aside status of Alaska Native Corporations raises questions as Congress and administration seek to end no-bid and sole-source contracts.
Acquisition
Supplemental bills would restrict award fees
Congress tries to toughen a 2007 law that set guidance on how to judge whether contractors' work is worth any extra money.
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