Digital Government

Telecom firms scramble to give storm aid

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Acquisition

Davis considering leaving Congress

Although Rep. Tom Davis' staff denies it, sources say Davis is a candidate to lead a business lobby group.

Digital Government

GovConnection president steps down

Jay Lambke, president of reseller GovConnection, has left the company.

People

Some fed contractor salaries rise, most fall

Pay is increasing faster for fed workers, according to a new survey.

Modernization

GSA sends hurricane relief

The General Services Administration has been sending supplies and services to the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Modernization

Networx award dates pushed back

The Networx telecommunications contract will be awarded later than originally planned, said General Services Administration Administrator Stephen Perry.

Acquisition

Six small businesses join CDW-G consortium

Consortium members can fulfill contract requirements by issuing purchase orders to the government reseller.

Digital Government

SRA promotes nine

Federal IT company announces new executive appointments.

People

GAO: More data needed for contracting reforms

Agencies could improve the federal contracting process through better reporting on suspension and debarment cases, auditors say.

Modernization

Networx deadlines extended, could delay award date

Vendors seek clarifications with more than 1,000 questions about the RFP.

Modernization

AT&T Networx head ready to go

Henry Beebe is up for the challenge of leading AT&T's bid for the Networx contract.

Modernization

GSA: Speed up telecom transition planning

Agencies need to take an inventory of the services they have through FTS 2001 to establish a baseline for Networx.

Modernization

Networx leader to take over Alliant

John Johnson, the GSA official who has spearheaded the development of the Networx contract, will take over leadership of Alliant.

Modernization

Networx award could be delayed

GSA will give vendors more time to respond to the Networx RFP, but that extension could make it difficult for the agency to award the contracts by April 2006, as originally planned, GSA officials said.

Acquisition

GSA to examine schedules use

One of the first duties of the reorganized GSA will be to figure out just what agencies are buying through the schedules contracts.

Modernization

MCI announces Networx team

MCI's team includes Anteon, Computer Sciences Corp. and G2 Satellite Solutions.

Acquisition

SmartBuy may get FAR blessing

A forthcoming proposed change to acquisition rules would require agencies to check SmartBuy pricing on relevant software.

Modernization

Test Drive lets agencies kick software tires

Microsoft creates portal in which its business partners can demonstrate their products for potential customers.

Modernization

Networx...or what else?

Alternatives to GSA's telecom contract could be hard to come by in the future.