Acquisition

GSA considers one schedule

GSA's Fox says the agency is looking at consolidating the 43 schedule contracts into a single schedule or a small number of schedule contracts.

Modernization

Survey: Feds aren't aware of IPv6 benefits

A Juniper survey says feds don't know that IP Version 6 could improve cybersecurity, network management and network quality of service.

Acquisition

Fed contracting opens for disabled veterans

Confusion about set-aside rules could hamper its effectiveness.

People

GSA's Bennett to retire

The commissioner of the Federal Supply Service plans to retire July 3.

Acquisition

Alaskan firms may provide subcontracting credit

Subcontracts awarded to such companies, regardless of size would count toward goals for small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses.

Acquisition

HHS picks Novell

The Department of Health and Human Services has signed an agreement for unlimited use of Novell's entire product portfolio.

Digital Government

IBM distinguishes engineers

IBM has added 63 more people to the ranks of its Distinguished Engineers program.

Acquisition

Everybody knows CDW-G

A new market survey shows that GTSI has lost recognition among agency officials.

Acquisition

Obscure FAR clause sows confusion

Defense auditors' interpretation could squeeze profits.

Digital Government

Epipeline buy extends market information

The provider of market research for federal contractors has acquired B2Gsource, which specializes in state and local government information.

Digital Government

The Pipeline

New products from Objectivity and Fujitsu.

Modernization

Davis wins Treasury telecom battle

Death of TCE means the department will buy from GSA’s offerings.

Acquisition

SBA to launch program for women

The Small Business Administration intends to propose rules and conduct an industry-by-industry study to determine the industries in which woman-owned small businesses are underrepresented.

Acquisition

SBA creates vets office

The Small Business Administration has created a new office to help small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans.

Modernization

AT&T Networx point man to leave

Robert Collet, who has headed up AT&T's efforts to win the forthcoming Networx contract, is leaving the company.

Modernization

TCE terminated

Treasury cancels its controversial Treasury Communications Enterprise and now plans to use General Services Administration contracts

Modernization

Does IPv6 ring a bell?

Not with most feds, according to a Juniper Networks study.

Modernization

Scaling the mountain

Telecom officials analyze massive Networx RFPs to seize opportunities.

Acquisition

House approves GSA modernization legislation

Lawmakers have approved a bill that would reorganize GSA.

People

Planning for the future

Shelton works toward a time when FTS will no longer exist.