Acquisition

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.

Acquisition

Kelman: Contracting is a balancing act

Many people misunderstand the true nature of government/vendor relationships

Acquisition

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.

Acquisition

Virginia to end tax ambiguity for contractors

Rules had made it difficult for companies to predict whether some contracts would be taxable.

Acquisition

Vets contract misses June deadline

GSA's Doan promises to hit the next mark in October.

Acquisition

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.

Acquisition

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.

Acquisition

Commerce awards $6.8M support contract to Apogen

The company will provide consulting and programming support to the Census Bureau’s Technology Management Office.

Acquisition

Report confirms middle-market doldrums

A decade of dwindling growth has hurt weakened midtier federal professional services companies.

Acquisition

Alliant contracts move ahead

Draft RFPs still need details, industry groups say.

Acquisition

GSA details Alliant RFP

Minimum orders have been lowered to make the contracts more useful to midsize businesses, agency officials said.

Acquisition

GSA issues draft SmartPay solicitation

Comments wanted on effort to renew government purchase card program.

Acquisition

Feds scramble to improve emergency procurement information

But efforts to avoid a replay of 2005 disasters are not complete.

Acquisition

GSA issues new Alliant draft RFPs

Small-business set-aside will bring as much as $15 billion to small firms, while the main contract is worth as much as $50 billion.

Acquisition

Poll: Government IT buyers go to the source

Market Connections report finds resellers and integrators are considered less innovative, and the Web is first choice for information, ahead of sales reps and shows.

Acquisition

Contractors win big at USAID

A recent stream of contracts has opened doors for companies.

Acquisition

Bill would aid American Indian businesses

Senators sponsor legislation to expand small-business opportunities for American Indians.

Acquisition

Democrats want SBA legislation hearing

Earlier markup session was postponed when almost 50 amendments were submitted before it was to begin.

Acquisition

Agencies want eco-friendly tech

The EPEAT standard identifies suitable purchases.