People
Federal unions attack pay-for-performance efforts
Union representatives criticized the government's efforts to replace the General Schedule system with a performance-based one.
Modernization
Agencies can test Windows configuration using virtual machines
OMB has released the machines so agencies can install their own software within the virtual version of Windows to check and correct incompatibilities.
People
TSA's nonstandard acquisition system draws questions
Lawmakers are proposing legislation that would increase transparency in the agency's acquisition process.
People
Contracting reform bill heads to Senate
It would create a position within OFPP to lead workforce programs, supervise training and develop a workforce strategy.
People
OFPP calls for volunteers to help in emergencies
The goal is to prevent one or two agencies from bearing the brunt of acquisition demands, Administrator Paul Denett said.
People
OPM wants more HR LOB services
In request for information, the Office of Personnel Management asks vendors to provide details on employee hiring services.
People
DOD creates new counterterrorism panel
The Combating Terrorism Coordination Council's task is to integrate some DOD initiatives that so far have operated independently of one another.
Acquisition
Three vendors protest Navy RFP for IT asset management
The companies allege the service wired the contract to another vendor and put restrictive clauses in the solicitation.
Modernization
FCC helps Google's open-access bid
The commission ruled that consumers will be able to use whatever phone and software they want on networks that use a portion of the spectrum to be auctioned.
Acquisition