Acquisition
OMB official pledges action on bundling
Clay Johnson promises to take more aggressive steps to curb the unnecessary bundling of contracts, a practice that keeps many deals out of the hands of small businesses.
Acquisition
Industry groups oppose FAR panel proposals
Tech alliance says some proposed changes could undo good procurement reforms
Acquisition
Leave contracting alone, industry coalition says
Several trade organizations have issued a joint statement condemning the SARA Panel's proposed contracting reforms, saying they would erase a decade of procurement reforms.
Acquisition
SAIC to support Agriculture's crop insurance program
GSA awarded the $120 million task order under its Millennia contract on behalf of Agriculture.
Modernization
Currency office seeks wireless providers
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is looking for service providers that can offer thousands of dial-up, broadband and wireless connections worldwide.
Modernization
GSA weighs Section 803 changes
Panel recommendations would require civilian agencies to meet the same competition requirements that DOD organizations meet.
People
Report: Agencies saw net gain of contracting experts in 2005
A Federal Acquisition Institute report tracks trends among federal employees to help managers plan for the future.
Acquisition
Lawmakers focus on fairness to small businesses
SBA reauthorization bill proposes measures designed to level the competitive playing field.
People
Balutis resigns from Input
Research firm's government strategies head steps down to 'pursue other opportunities.'
Acquisition
Senate wants annual small-business certifications
Authorization bill also allows SBA to create tiers that subdivide small-business categories.
Cybersecurity
GAO: DHS public/private cyber plan incomplete
The department's initiatives for Internet recovery are not complete or comprehensive, a report states.
People
Senate committee approves OFPP nominee
Paul Denett's nomination to take over procurement policy agency now goes to full Senate.
People
DOD competition measure could go governmentwide
The Services Acquisition Reform Act's Section 803, which requires DOD agencies to try for at least three bids before purchasing services, could expand to all agencies.
Acquisition
Input predicts GSA schedule decline
A slump in the services business will contribute to a 1 percent decline overall for fiscal 2006, according to the market research firm.
People
FBI adds new leadership position
As part of a bureauwide realignment, Joseph Ford has been brought aboard to oversee management of employees, budget, administration and infrastructure.
People
DHS disputes GAO card audit
GAO accuses DHS of using weak controls on purchase cards, but agency says the criticism is overstated.
Acquisition
Virginia gives contractors tax relief
State puts an end to a system that kept companies guessing about some transactions.
Modernization
Qwest names new government relations head
Tom McMahon has been a press secretary for two members of Congress.
Modernization
UPDATED: Verizon signs FTS 2001 extension
The contract will bridge the expiring contract to the new Networx pact, which has not yet been awarded.
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