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Slow start for e-commerce
The debate over why more federal business isn't done via Webbased procurement systems is sure to continue for years to come
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FAA still sees STARS in its air traffic future
Controllers in El Paso, Texas, next month will begin testing Raytheon Co.'s STARS, making it unlikely that the FAA will accept an alternative offered last week by Lockheed Martin Corp.
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Efficiency vs. fairness
FAA noncompetitive award highlights dilemma in procurement reform
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California takes e-buy plunge
California is one of the largest states to adopt an electronic procurement system
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SSA looks for caseload management
Social Security's legal department is shopping for a computer system to better manage its caseload
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NSA blazes ahead on IT systems
Agency makes progress on two major IT programs: Trailblazer and Groundbreaker
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State buying cyberalert service
Online service would provide workers with news and bulletins related to cyberthreats
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N.C. building Web-based buying
North Carolina is preparing a publicsector Webbased procurement system
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Data-rights reform needed
As Bush administration officials settle down to business, procurement policy is likely to be among the first subjects they address
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Power in numbers
Contracting alliance brings discounts to big states and small municipal buyers
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Final STRICOM contract awarded
Fourteen companies will share the last part of a $4 billion contract to provide testing technology for the Army and other agencies
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GSA predicts strong online sales
Online mall, auction site thriving, says the FSS' chief information officer, who's headed to industry
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Procurement: From fast to cheap
Agencies should focus on getting the best deal by comparing multiple vendor bids, Army official urges
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Savings drive reverse auctions
Onceskeptical procurement officers are sold on reverse auctions, FTS' Manny DeVera says
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Contract bundling faces scrutiny
The new chairman of the Small Business Committee intends to take examine contract bundling practices
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Procurement systems eye tie-ins
Closer integration of ITSS, FedBizOpps, Defense procurement site planned
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Recruiting software put to work
Personic, a provider of recruiting software and services, has been awarded a GSA contract
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Massachusetts shines IT spotlight on capital assets management
Information technology can have an impact on the management and planning stages of procurement
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Procurement council to unveil strategy
A panel is finalizing a plan to transform federal acquisition practices to better support agencies' missions and programs.
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