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.
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