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Getting what you want

TSA's innovative pact with Unisys could be a model for government contracting

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Hewlett-Packard tapped for VA deal

Under the $225 million task order, HP will help the agency standardize its systems

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GWAC fees raise concern

GAO report says agencies are not providing full proof to OMB that the fees they collect accurately reflect operating costs

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Marines turn to portal to spur competition

The Marine Corps has launched a Web portal designed to streamline its procurement process and spur competition

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VA bolsters IT security

The VA has embarked on an innovative cybersecurity approach that could serve as a model for other federal agencies

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Avoid overkill

Commentary: Let's keep T&M in our toolkit. And let's do a better job of doing it smartly.

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Houston contract under fire

Houston officials are dealing with allegations that a procurement to provide free computer software to more than 3 million residents appears to have been 'rigged'

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Purchase tracker to get smart

Better agency procurement data could help cut redundant spending

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Letters to the editor

Right-Sizing Competition; Service Buys Guidance

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OMB to post IT checklist

Managers expected to cross-check list before budget request

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No-frills procurement site planned

GSA officials outlined plans for a system that can store and report data on everything the federal government buys

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Letter to the editor

Guidance on service buys

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GSA examining Qwest contracts

Review by GSA general counsel's office will determine whether to bar the company from future federal contracts

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A management miscue

Editorial: OFPP is more likely to arrive at a sound policy by bringing all the players to the table so they can help craft the solution

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CIO: Outsourcing might fix FEMA woes

FEMA likely will turn to outsourcing in the coming years, according to agency chief information officer Ronald Miller

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Revision of A-76 progressing

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy has nearly completed reviewing revisions to OMB Circular A-76

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Giving states access

A Legal View: It's clearly time for Congress to revisit the cooperative purchasing issue.

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A-11 revisions stress planning

Management crucial to IT investments

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GSA makes performance progress

However, GAO says agency lacks focused measures for FSS and FTS services

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Indus wins $174M IT services pact

The Federal Highway Administration has awarded Indus Corp. a performance-based contract for IT services