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GAO: Census Bureau running out of time for 2010

Changes in contract milestones could affect the ability to develop systems by 2008 dress rehearsal.

Acquisition

Government increasingly outsources business intelligence work

More agencies are turning to third-party data brokers to mitigate risks.

Acquisition

Courtland: Focusing on the future

GSA's value proposition of the future ought to capitalize on past successes

Acquisition

UPDATED: GSA official looks to better times ahead

John Johnson reminds industry of upcoming draft RFPS that will provide an opportunity for dialogue.

Acquisition

GSA gets authority to offer early-outs and buyouts

Move is one of several measures GSA is taking in an effort to address the faltering business performance of some divisions.

Acquisition

Vets battle for more contract wins

A new GWAC could bring more business to some vet-owned companies.

Acquisition

NMCI drives EDS government revenue

The company's overall revenue also grew.

Acquisition

OPM awards retirement systems modernization contract

Systems modernization will eliminate multiple interim annuity payments and deliver retiring federal employees their payment on the day it is due.

Acquisition

SRA reports flat earnings

Company warned investors that the quarterly reports would miss earlier projections, saying it underestimated bid and proposal costs.

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UPDATED: Senate committee OKs GSA modernization bill

Approval brings the agency closer to revitalizing itself amid large challenges.

Acquisition

Denett's nomination sent to Senate

Doan and Portman also require confirmation.

Acquisition

Vet-exclusive procurements to come by June

Revenues from small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans are up.

Acquisition

OMB wants Congress to lift best-value tradeoff limits

Agencies should be free to choose the best service provider based on cost and quality, OMB reports state.

Acquisition

Senate approves GSA reorg

The agency can proceed with formation of the Federal Acquisition Service.

Acquisition

House approves GSA reorganization

But the General Services Administration still needs a nod from a Senate panel before moving forward with its consolidation plan.

Acquisition

Small-business group fears GSA regs changes

Proposed streamlining of acquisition rules could make it easier for large companies to take contracts intended for small firms, group warns.

Acquisition

SRA to support SBA's disaster loan system

SRA received a task order potentially worth $54.1 million under the CIO-SP2i contract.

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Smith: The carrot-and-stick approach

Federal agencies should reward companies that ensure the privacy of consumer data.

Acquisition

UPDATED: OMB clarifies business rules

The agency temporarily waives rules regarding advance payments.

Acquisition

GSA answers first round of Alliant questions

Agency officials clarify points for interested potential bidders before issuing draft RFPs.