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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.

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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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Numara partners with Softchoice

The software firms’ alliance puts Numara's asset management products on a GSA schedule contract.