People
Panel: GSA should kill price reduction clause
The best prices come from competition on specific task orders, advisory group concludes.
People
Acquisition workforce called underdeveloped
DHS' acquisition workforce doesn't have enough employees, House member says.
People
The Lesley Field guide
Find out the specifics about Lesley Field, deputy administrator for federal procurement policy.
People
IG: GSA should check its HR system
Officials need to make sure access controls minimize the risks to employee data, a report concludes.
People
Field surveys landscape as chief
Lesley field approaches her job of OFPP administrator like a skier on a sea of ice.
People
GSA to build panel on service-disabled vets
Officials want to increase contract awards to veteran-owned small businesses.
People
Senators propose bills to boost IT security
Information security has become critical for protecting the nation, especially as agencies rely more on technology, they say.
Digital Government
Bill would warn agencies about changing pay systems
Congress passes bill that would add a guaranteed pay raise for GAO employees wouldn’t affect all federal employees.
People
Council forms network for acquisition officials
The former officials would offer advice and insight to the new administration's acquisition officials.
People
Congress approves GAO pay reform bill
Legislation would require guaranteed pay raises for GAO employees who perform well.
People
Administration opposes curbs on contractors
A Senate defense authorization bill would prohibit security contractors and competitive sourcing.
People
SBA earns award for search options
he SBA's site uses Google and finds relevant results based on location.
People
HHS misses lower prices for flights
More than half of surveyed employees didn't even know discounted airfare was available, inspector general reports.
People
Workforce tops new OFPP chief's priorities
New acting Office of Federal Procurement Policy Administrator Lesly Field sees recruitment, retention as critical for acquisition.
People
DOD asserts more oversight of undefined contracts
Defense Department officials require more reports to manage work on risky contracts with undefined terms.
People
Workforce tops new OFPP chief's priorities
New acting Office of Federal Procurement Policy Administrator Lesly Field sees recruitment, retention as critical for acquisition.
People
Shifting priorities create a sticky competitive landscape
The government's buying habits and a greater emphasis on small-business contracts take market share from midsize companies.
People
DOD struggles with early warning
Defense contracts lack the tools that warn officials about problems, memo says.
People
5 pieces to the pricing puzzle
A panel of procurement experts has five key questions about the role of competition in GSA pricing.
Acquisition
Acquisition employees get recognition
Officials give awards for managing programs and protecting soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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