Acquisition
Kelman: Are we better off now?
There is progress with procurement, but large programs still have not been fixed.
Acquisition
Fed contracting opens for disabled veterans
Confusion about set-aside rules could hamper its effectiveness.
Acquisition
Alaskan firms may provide subcontracting credit
Subcontracts awarded to such companies, regardless of size would count toward goals for small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses.
Acquisition
GSA issues draft reorg plan
GSA's proposed reorganization plan would combine the Federal Technology Service and Federal Supply Service.
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CapTech added to Intecs deal
CapTech's RFID software has been included on an Army blanket purchasing agreement held by Intecs.
Acquisition
HHS picks Novell
The Department of Health and Human Services has signed an agreement for unlimited use of Novell's entire product portfolio.
Acquisition
Obscure FAR clause sows confusion
Defense auditors' interpretation could squeeze profits.
Acquisition
Everybody knows CDW-G
A new market survey shows that GTSI has lost recognition among agency officials.
Acquisition
OMB wants fewer A-76 exemptions
New guidance from the Office of Management and Budget on exemptions of federal jobs from competitive sourcing efforts promises greater scrutiny of agency decisions.
Acquisition
SBA creates vets office
The Small Business Administration has created a new office to help small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans.
Acquisition
SBA to launch program for women
The Small Business Administration intends to propose rules and conduct an industry-by-industry study to determine the industries in which woman-owned small businesses are underrepresented.
Acquisition
BearingPoint works DFAS project
BearingPoint Inc. will help the Defense Finance and Accounting Service build an interim payroll system as the services wait for the deployment of DIMHRS.
Acquisition
House approves GSA modernization legislation
Lawmakers have approved a bill that would reorganize GSA.
Acquisition
Pentagon to get GSA push
DOD's director of procurement and acquisition policy will tell military contracting officers that they can use GSA offerings.
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NASA picks Northrop, Titan
The companies will compete for work to verify and validate software.
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Retailers rise in Fed eyes
A market research report suggests that federal agencies have become more comfortable buying from office supply stores and electronics chains.
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OMB to review interagency purchasing deals
Meanwhile, fate of many popular cross-agency contracts is in limbo.
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