Acquisition
Strategic sourcing’s subtle effects on small business
The emphasis on pricing can work to squeeze small firms out of the running for contracts, says a senior Hill staffer.
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SEC plans a makeover for EDGAR
The Securities and Exchange Commission intends to award a contract to overhaul its online public company filing system by the end of September.
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HealthCare.gov IT contract opens for bidders
A few bells and whistles are planned for the next iteration of HealthCare.gov.
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Squeezing Defense IT, dinging FDIC and arguing for better access to space
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
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What needs to be fixed in the FAR?
Steve Kelman spotlights two areas where real obstacles to effective IT contracting may exist -- and suggests solutions for each.
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18F's API standards, GSA's newest dashboard, FCC's cyber-obligations and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community
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HealthCare.gov IT contract opens for bidders
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are seeking contractors to take charge of the IT for the federal health insurance exchanges.
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Teaching feds not to fear the FAR
How HHS is trying to innovate without breaking the rules for federal contracting.
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Government contests come of age
Steve Kelman looks at the amazing growth of agency "challenges" over the past decade, and the valuable lessons gleaned in a recent study.
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Are the spending floodgates about to open?
New analysis from Deltek suggests that fourth-quarter agency spending could be especially strong this year.
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The future of GWACs
Executives in charge of government-wide acquisition contracts discuss how they're adapting to agencies' changing needs.
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Bureau of Prisons mulls eDiscovery computers for inmates
While there isn't yet an active solicitation, the Bureau of Prisons is seeking cost information on a combined hardware-software eDiscovery system.
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DoD plans upgrade to COBOL-based contract system
The Pentagon is looking to replace a 50-year-old content management system.
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IT hallway to launch in the fall
The "hallway" concept is part of GSA’s category management, aimed at creating a more efficient acquisition process.
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VA picks Accenture for health IT modernization
The VistA system is getting a refresh via a three-year, $162 million deal with ASM Research, a division of Accenture.
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Social Security plans pivot to agile
A call to industry suggests SSA is looking for a just-in-time approach to development.
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OASIS SB kicks off with training session
GSA held a seminar for awardees just days after the last protests against the contracting vehicle were dismissed.
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Census, cyber, satellites and soccer
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
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Four to six teams expected to bid on Defense health record effort
Military health care providers detailed their needs to industry in advance a decade-long multi-billion electronic health record procurement, while inside DOD an effort is underway to improve current data to pave the way for a new provider.
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