People
DHS IG: Subcontracting concerns unfounded
IG Richard Skinner found that some subcontracting restrictions could adversely affect future responses to disasters.
People
Vet-owned business advocate criticizes VA bill
Congress should push the Defense Department to comply with existing rules giving preferences to veteran-owned businesses, says John Moliere.
People
Report: Law limiting subcontracts could inhibit disaster response
DHS' inspector general wrote in an Aug. 4 report that legislation that restricts subcontracting by prime contractors could inhibit disaster response.
People
Bill would put more eyes on purchase cards
A Senate committee approves a bill that would add oversight by inspectors general on the growing method of government buying through purchase cards.
Acquisition
Restrictions seen hurting disaster recovery
Congressional restrictions make it more difficult for contractors to assist in disaster-response efforts, a report from the Homeland Security Department states.
People
Bill would boost veteran-owned businesses
Contractors and agencies buying on behalf of the Veterans Affairs Department would have to adhere to small-business goals.
People
Williams GSA nomination blocked; options weighed
Bush administration has some options to get around the hold, according to observers.
People
The FAR’s definitions of competition
The Federal Acquisition Regulation defines what qualifies as full-and-open competition.
People
DOT nurtures competition culture
The Transportation Department shot up the competitive contracting rankings after encouraging employees to focus on competition.
People
A push for more competition
White House, Congress want to see less work done through sole-source contracts.
People
DOD maps out plans for improving data
Public scrutiny requires agencies to eliminate errors, procurement official says.
People
Committee approves Williams nomination
A Senate panel was satisfied by Jim Williams' answers to questions about a contract with Sun Microsystems, but Sen. Charles Grassley plans to put a hold on the nomination.
People
Grassley plans hold on Williams nomination
The Iowa senator is opposed to Jim Williams being confirmed to head the General Services Administration because of a controversial contract dispute.
People
Senate panel set to vote on Williams this week
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will consider Jim Williams’ nomination to head GSA.
People
Poised to lead GSA, Williams answers Congress
GSA administrator nominee Jim Williams shared his views on energy efficiency and more with a Senate committee.
Acquisition
Congratulations! Your HUBZone biz is certified
GAO investigators were able to get fake companies certified under the HUBZone program.
Acquisition
SBA faulted on set-aside check
GAO says ‘faith-based’ reporting can lead to mis-reported small biz contracts, costing millions.
People
Denett: Agencies can compete more contracts
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy asks the acquisition council to create a group to boost competition for contracts.
People
GAO says pre-award audits protect prices
Pricing tools can keep tabs on how much contractors' charge the government compared with other customers, the Government Accountability Office reports.
People
The FCW Exit Interview: Robert Burton
Before retiring last week as deputy administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Robert Burton sat down with FCW.
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