Acquisition
Denett: Bundling recommendations likely by May
Rep. Nydia Velázquez says OFPP has stalled on setting a policy on unbundling contracts.
Acquisition
Court stops work on $50 billion Alliant contract
GSA failed to give adequate weight to prices as it reviewed the 62 proposals for the 10-year, $50 billion contract, claims court judge finds.
Acquisition
Judge rules in favor of Alliant protesters, source says
Many of the protesters say the bid evaluations didn’t match the criteria in the Alliant request for proposals, and that GSA failed to treat each company equally.
Acquisition
GSA launches new initiative to help veterans
The 21 Gun Salute initiative aims to increase the number and percentage of agency contracting dollars going to businesses owned by service-disabled veterans.
Acquisition
FAR Council issues final security configuration rule
Contracting officers are also required to consult with program officials to include the proper standards.
Acquisition
Guerra: Regulating profit
The government shouldn't care if companies are making a profit as long as they are delivering value.
Acquisition
Officials debate disclosure of executives' pay
A bill that proposes that executives of some government contractors would have to submit their salaries to a public database has met opposition.
Acquisition
Letter: Too much competition can be wasteful
A reader responds to a letter to the editor by saying that the government only needs a handful of contract vehicles to ensure healthy, productive competition.
Acquisition
Lawmaker opposes agencies proving their own discrimination
Rep. Nydia Velázquez also said SBA's proposed rule would excessively reduce the number of industries for which woman-owned small businesses could receive set-aside contracts.
Acquisition
Letter: Health benefits should be up to the company
A reader says the new law requiring agencies to ask contractors about the health benefits they offer their employees is a waste of resources.
Acquisition
Education Department in market for security tools
The department wants software for two-factor authentication that it can use with many online applications, including Federal Student Aid.
Acquisition
USPTO reveals plans for 2008 IT procurements
The agency plans to issue four RFPs for work such as systems and network engineering, database management, and help desk support.
Acquisition
Law requires agencies to ask contractors about health benefits
Each proposal an agency receives must include information on the cost for health and retirement benefits for the prime contractor’s and the subcontractor’s employees.
Acquisition
Editorial: Good government
Rep. Tom Davis has been good for the IT community and will be missed when he retires from government.
Acquisition
Bush urges agencies to buy from AbilityOne program
The federal initiative works with public and private organizations to create jobs for people who are blind or have other disabilities.
Acquisition
Senators blast rule for woman-owned businesses
SBA would limit industries eligible for set-aside contracts.
Acquisition
GSA awards risk analysis services contracts
OMB directs agencies to use the blanket purchase agreements for dealing with data breaches.
Acquisition