Acquisition
Uncle Sam's List goes public
The formerly feds-only project is a one-stop shop for agencies to find and buy shared services.
Acquisition
Sharpe explains what's in the hallways
The head of the Federal Acquisition Service says “category hallways” will be beacons to federal buyers and suppliers looking for ways to manage the procurement process.
Acquisition
DARPA solicits science to connect the dots
The defense research agency’s goal is to facilitate big hypothesis generation and accelerate discovery.
Acquisition
CDM dashboard stirs second contractor controversy
Agiliance is complaining that two companies involved in the Department of Homeland Security's acquisition engaged in questionable joint marketing.
Acquisition
OPM terminating USIS background-check contract
Firm confirms that key contract will expire Sept. 30.
Acquisition
Continuous monitoring dashboard contract not a done deal
RSA is one of the finalists for DHS' continuous diagnostics and mitigation dashboard, but sources say the selection process is still underway.
Acquisition
DHS picks RSA Archer for CDM dashboard
The dashboard is designed to allow federal agencies to collect data and export customized reports.
Modernization
GSA rolls out IT systems for acquisition
A pair of new systems aim to help federal agency customers better navigate complex procurement processes.
Acquisition
GSA details schedule consolidation
The initiative, scheduled for completion late next year, is aimed at reducing redundant acquisition programs.
Acquisition
DISA plans reboot of $12B IT contract
Encore III, a global IT vehicle for DOD, enters the pre-solicitation phase.
Acquisition
The perils of petascale IT projects
Why SBInet, HealthCare.gov and ECSS are just the beginning of large-scale IT project failures.
Acquisition
GSA: No freeze on adding vendors to services schedules
Agency had planned a pause, but found a better solution that can accommodate new additions.
Modernization
Naval center seeks information assurance assistance
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona is looking for training, IT support and other help to maintain certification and accreditation status for its networks.
Acquisition
$500 million in HealthCare.gov spending explained
An IG report details 60 contracts that went into building the Federally Facilitated Marketplace.
Acquisition
How VA hopes to fix its scheduling system
Embattled agency promises an RFP for commercial solutions by late September, and aims to pick a vendor by year's end.
Acquisition
DOD releases RFP for $11 billion health record project
The long-awaited procurement will modernize military health records and must sync with Veterans Affairs systems.
Modernization
Taming the wild west of cloud acquisition
Federal buyers have a variety of ways to approach cloud services. Here are some strategies for cutting through the chaos to find the best solution for your agency.
Modernization
SAMHSA seeks input on IaaS solutions
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is exploring the possibility of transitioning to a government community cloud -- and perhaps to one provider in particular.
Acquisition
SEWP V awards delayed, start date unchanged
Contracts for SEWP V would be awarded sometime in September, not August, as had been previously planned.
Acquisition