Acquisition
Georgia DOT taps Business Objects
It will use a business intelligence software suite to track the performance of road construction and other transportation projects.
Acquisition
Lawmakers focus on fairness to small businesses
SBA reauthorization bill proposes measures designed to level the competitive playing field.
Acquisition
GSA wants to add SEWP to its plate
Some GSA supporters question whether the timing is right, given the agency’s challenges
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Senate wants annual small-business certifications
Authorization bill also allows SBA to create tiers that subdivide small-business categories.
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Perot Systems, Blue Cross consider contract revision
The companies are looking to restructure the software portion of a 10-year IT and outsourcing services contract.
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Doan interested in NASA SEWP
GSA administrator wants GWAC to come under her agency's wing.
Acquisition
VA drops PCHS for SEWP
The agency will use a NASA contract rather than continuing its own program.
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Maryland saves millions on reverse auction
The state's Department of General Services recently saved more than $7 million on an electricity supply contract it awarded through an online auction.
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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.
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First eco-friendly computers certified
Meanwhile, a new report encourages e-cycling initiatives.
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Virginia gives contractors tax relief
State puts an end to a system that kept companies guessing about some transactions.
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Editorial: Doan’s early mark
Lurita Doan has served as GSA's administrator for only a few weeks, but there are a number of positive signs.
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Kelman: Contracting is a balancing act
Many people misunderstand the true nature of government/vendor relationships
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NOAA acquisition needs stronger oversight
GAO finds that the agency has improved acquisition oversight after a 2005 reorganization, but it still needs to make further refinements.
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Virginia to end tax ambiguity for contractors
Rules had made it difficult for companies to predict whether some contracts would be taxable.
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Interior center to bolster e-authentication services
The National Business Center seeks pre-solicitation for products and services to support HSPD-12, HR line of business.
Acquisition
Navy awards SI a spot on SeaPort-e contract
The integrator had previously participated in SeaPort-e as a subcontractor, but the prime contractor slot will enable it to increase its scope of activities.
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Amendment blocks funds to A-76 revisions
Rep. Rob Andrews (D-N.J.) says he sponsored the amendment because the circular does not promote fair competition.
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