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Panel: GSA should kill price reduction clause

The best prices come from competition on specific task orders, advisory group concludes.

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Acquisition workforce called underdeveloped

DHS' acquisition workforce doesn't have enough employees, House member says.

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The Lesley Field guide

Find out the specifics about Lesley Field, deputy administrator for federal procurement policy.

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IG: GSA should check its HR system

Officials need to make sure access controls minimize the risks to employee data, a report concludes.

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Field surveys landscape as chief

Lesley field approaches her job of OFPP administrator like a skier on a sea of ice.

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GSA to build panel on service-disabled vets

Officials want to increase contract awards to veteran-owned small businesses.

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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.

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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.

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Council forms network for acquisition officials

The former officials would offer advice and insight to the new administration's acquisition officials.

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Congress approves GAO pay reform bill

Legislation would require guaranteed pay raises for GAO employees who perform well.

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Administration opposes curbs on contractors

A Senate defense authorization bill would prohibit security contractors and competitive sourcing.

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SBA earns award for search options

he SBA's site uses Google and finds relevant results based on location.

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HHS misses lower prices for flights

More than half of surveyed employees didn't even know discounted airfare was available, inspector general reports.

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Workforce tops new OFPP chief's priorities

New acting Office of Federal Procurement Policy Administrator Lesly Field sees recruitment, retention as critical for acquisition.

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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.

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DOD struggles with early warning

Defense contracts lack the tools that warn officials about problems, memo says.

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5 pieces to the pricing puzzle

A panel of procurement experts has five key questions about the role of competition in GSA pricing.

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Acquisition employees get recognition

Officials give awards for managing programs and protecting soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.