Digital Government

Sade: I learned to love the FAR

GSA leader got hooked on procurement as a college student in a co-op program.

People

Waxman asks GSA’s Doan to resign

Panel leader casts a no-confidence vote, while Republicans call the hearing a waste.

Acquisition

New contract oversight proposal raises old feelings

Rep. Waxman tells GSA its proposal to give contract oversight to private companies could erode federal responsibilities.

People

Waxman to Doan: It's time to go

The chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee said the GSA administrator should resign or face being fired by President Bush.

People

Waxman vows more oversight on procurement

He also said that Congress, when led by Republicans, shrugged off its oversight responsibilities when George W. Bush became president.

People

DOD cuts back on orders with GovWorks

Impact could severely reduce revenue at Interior's IT assisted services center.

Acquisition

Denett focuses on FPDS data

Proponents of better federal contracting decry lack of reliable contracting data.

People

Sen. Grassley wants answers about GSA, Sun deal

He has asked GSA's IG to determine how much money the government saved or lost.

People

IG pushes SBA on data accuracy

The SBA's inspector general is concerned that the agency is not following through on recommendations to improve its small-business contracting database.

People

GSA names head of performance improvement

In his new role, Kimber Boyer will advise GSA on major policies related to how well the agency works.

Acquisition

Preston: Small-biz contracting goal will be tougher to meet

Awarding 23 percent of contract dollars to small businesses will be more difficult when new certification rules go into effect this month, SBA Administrator Steven Preston said.

Acquisition

The next big thing: TEM

Telecommunications expense management is a service that promises to help agencies control their burgeoning costs for telecom devices and services.

People

Doan's attorney: OSC's report off the mark, unfair

No one can erase the stigma that now overshadows the case, Michael Nardotti wrote.

People

FAS names new deputy commissioner

Barney Brasseux is currently FAS assistant commissioner for the Office of Travel, Motor Vehicles and Card Services.

People

Doan, Bloch trade barbs over leaked report

Special Counsel Scott Bloch denies leaking the report and accuses GSA Administrator Lurita Doan of contriving the whole thing.

People

IG: Contract data late, incorrect

Data entered manually rather than downloaded to the Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation is to blame, GSA's inspector general says.

Acquisition

Senators unhappy with SBA

Kerry’s committee decries lack of progress on meeting the needs of small businesses.

People

Sade: Be mentors

Senior GSA official urges agencies to transfer acquisition skills to younger workers.

People

OSC: Doan violated Hatch Act

Doan decries leak of special counsel report and asks to have the findings withdrawn.

Modernization

GSA offers contracts not available on Networx

The agency is seeking bids on six wireless telecom contracts worth about $93 million.