Acquisition
A smoking gun for government contracting -- will it be in Trump's crosshairs?
Steve Kelman suggests that satellite launches hold a lesson -- and a warning -- for the future of IT acquisition.
Acquisition
Will Trump and Mulvaney bring back A-76?
The use of A-76 competitions to let private contractors bid on some work done by federal employees could be set for a resurgence.
Acquisition
GAO sustains more protests in 2016
The GAO's annual bid protest report to Congress shows a spike in the number of protests filed.
Acquisition
Deadline extended for Federal 100 nominations!
You now have until Tuesday, Jan. 3, to get them in. Happy holidays!
Acquisition
Report: DOD needs new strategy to regain technological edge
The U.S. is facing greater technological competition from its adversaries, and a new report states the DOD needs to adopt an "optionality strategy" in order to regain its edge.
Acquisition
Will Trump make federal IT great again?
A business school professor who studies IT spending is hopeful about the prospects for a federal tech refresh under unified government.
Acquisition
5 best practices for agile procurement
As federal CIOs make the shift from managing infrastructure to managing applications, they also need to change their mindset about procurement.
Acquisition
GSA adds data security solutions to Schedule 70
The agency says Adobe’s electronic signature solutions and other tools will help agencies manage a broad list of federal security requirements.
Acquisition
Donald Trump and federal procurement: Who woulda thunk it?
Steve Kelman notes that acquisition issues have surfaced twice already for the next administration.
Acquisition
Senators press GSA on Trump hotel lease
How the 2013 agreement is now handled could be the first test for agencies faced with the president-elect's conflicts of interest.
Acquisition
DOD opts not to rush new R&D rules
The Pentagon is looking to give contractors a bit more time before it steps in for closer review of their independent, government-funded projects, a top Pentagon tech official said.
Acquisition
Is GSA doing enough about contractor tax-delinquents?
A House committee wants the General Services Administration to ensure that its primary contractor database contains accurate information on companies that are delinquent on their taxes.
Acquisition
Don't delay! Federal 100 nominations are due Dec. 23.
Great work in federal IT should be celebrated. Make sure the individuals behind it get the recognition they deserve.
Acquisition
Chatting with contractors at the Coalition for Government Procurement
Steve Kelman takes the pulse of vendors who focus on the public sector.
Acquisition
GSA offers feds a hand with contract writing
Federal agencies will be able to sign up with the General Services Administration's contract writing as-a-service in the coming year.
Acquisition
Emily E. Antos
Assistant Program Manager, Engineering Sea Warrior Program, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, Department of the Navy
Acquisition
Palantir ruling could tweak Army's innovation track
Two top Army officials reflect on some of the innovation accomplishments of the Obama administration and the challenges that lie ahead for the incoming Trump administration.
Acquisition
GAO sustains protest in National Guard IT contract
The government watchdog upheld the protest of a 2015 IT services contract, because the contracting agency failed to consider a conflict of interest and pricing problems.
Acquisition
Innovation in government starts with being intentional
An industry leader argues that it's good to keep the "dinosaurs" on their toes.
Acquisition