Digital Government
GSA program offers latest in satellite services
The SATCOM II contract offers services that extend to areas across the country and around the globe, where traditional networks and cellular links often fail.
People
Panel: Know what you want before moving to private sector
For example, weigh whether you want to be a consultant or do the actual work, one panelist suggested.
People
Feds stay competitive
Recent public/private sector competitions show insider knowledge is a real advantage.
People
IRMCO honors Katrina work, income data system
C. Donald Babers won for his oversight of the government’s post-hurricane housing recovery and reconstruction efforts, and HUD earned an award for a system that monitors housing eligibility.
Acquisition
GSA fights to regain market share
Expected losses in assisted services could hurt the agency’s financial recovery plan.
People
OFPP: Big programs require more training
Managers overseeing large programs must now meet training and experience requirements.
People
IG faults Doan's handling of sole-source deal
In awarding the $20,000 public affairs contract, the GSA administrator may have violated federal ethics and procurement regulations, according to an inspector general report.
People
USPS works to improve mail processing
The agency has awarded Serco a $51 million contract to provide technical, project management and information technology services for future equipment.
People
OMB asks agencies for A-76 costs and savings
Bush administration officials have added a new reporting requirement to help determine if the government is meeting the objectives of Circular A-76.
People
Clinton assails outsourcing
The presidential contender vows to bring greater accountability to government operations.
People
Two senators call for Doan to resign
Sens. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) cite what they describe as a pattern of ethical lapses during her tenure at GSA.
Acquisition
Administration's inaction forces action
Lawmakers want to give small businesses more contracts and prevent bundling.
Digital Government
GSA to help agencies find 'green' solutions
David Bibb, the General Services Administration’s deputy administrator, will lead GSA’s efforts.
People
Senators to hold conference on GSA's Doan
Sens. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) have not said what they plan to discuss about Doan, who remains in political hot water because of an alleged violation of the Hatch Act.
Acquisition
House panel puts anti-bundling bill on fast track
The Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act would require the federal government to award 30 percent of its contract dollars to small firms.
People
IRS commissioner leaving for American Red Cross
Starting May 29, Mark Everson will be president and CEO of the Red Cross.
People
Doan controversy may hinder GSA spending request
Lawmakers may add amendments that prevent GSA officials from holding meetings similar to the controversial brown-bag lunch held Jan. 26 at GSA's headquarters.
People
GSA seeks Web program to track projects
The agency wants an easy-to-manage program with a single interface to open information about its Public Building Service to stakeholders.
Cybersecurity
USPS shifts to electronic personnel records
The digital system will safeguard employee records in a secure central database.
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