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UPDATED: Senate committee OKs GSA modernization bill
Approval brings the agency closer to revitalizing itself amid large challenges.
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Vet-exclusive procurements to come by June
Revenues from small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans are up.
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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.
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Senate approves GSA reorg
The agency can proceed with formation of the Federal Acquisition Service.
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House approves GSA reorganization
But the General Services Administration still needs a nod from a Senate panel before moving forward with its consolidation plan.
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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.
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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.
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UPDATED: OMB clarifies business rules
The agency temporarily waives rules regarding advance payments.
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GSA answers first round of Alliant questions
Agency officials clarify points for interested potential bidders before issuing draft RFPs.
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OMB to send contracting report to Congress
The agency wants to convince members that best-value tradeoffs should not be limited.
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Census picks Harris to lead 2010 support effort
The company's work concerns systems to support data collection using mobile computers in the field.
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OMB: Bulk-buying can save money
Agencies have named five commodities that can be bought in bulk through strategic sourcing.
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Input warns of flat IT market
A company official cites OMB initiatives and politics as contributing factors.
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DISA awards $22.8M business modernization contract
The agency will use the contract to create an integrated procurement system that is accessible worldwide to authorized users.
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Editorial: Yes, GSA does matter
We believe GSA can be a vital adviser to agencies and should be saved.
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GSA extends comment period for Alliant
Midsize businesses now have more time to tell GSA how the contract could best serve their needs.
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Apple to supply 36,000 laptops to Maine schools
Contract also includes software, wireless Internet and help-desk services for middle school students.
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