Acquisition
GAO: Take account of reverse-auction growth
GAO recommends issuing governmentwide guidance aimed at helping agencies maximize competition and savings when using reverse auctions.
Acquisition
Davie: GSA saved a billion on 2013 IT buys
The assistant commissioner for Integrated Technology Services claimed $1.35 billion in savings through innovation and reduced duplication of effort.
Modernization
GSA claims big savings from Networx
$678 million in 2013 savings were realized by consolidating purchases and leveraging federal buying power, the program's manager says.
Acquisition
GSA looks to trim Microsoft product costs
The General Services Administration says a new blanket purchase agreement could save the agencies 15-20 percent annually on commercial software.
Acquisition
Air Force embraces OASIS
The GSA vehicle has already changed the Air Force's procurement operations for the better, official says.
Modernization
GSA consolidates data centers, IT ops
The agency plans to centralize its regional IT operations under CIO Casey Coleman.
Acquisition
GSA to update IT procurement web portal
Agency seeks better tools for site supporting Networx, WITS 3 and Connections II.
Modernization
GSA goes with IBM cloud to improve acquisition services
The contract will support GSA Global Supply, and draw on IBM's "end-to-end capability."
People
Carolyn Harvey: Saving money for HUD at GSA
This Rising Star secured six key IT contracts -- and saved $7 million -- in the first six months in her new role.
Acquisition
GSA sets new OASIS deadline
With the government shutdown lifted, GSA is finally ready to close the door on proposal submissions.
Acquisition
GSA sets post-shutdown OASIS deadline
The government shutdown inserted another delay into GSA's OASIS timeline, but the agency now has a plan for moving ahead.
Acquisition
Shutdown could slow bid protest decisions
GSA is pressing on with its OASIS contract, but closings at GAO and other agencies could pose problems.
People
It's about more than where you sit
Some readers felt the concerns of contractors about GSA's renovated office space were not particularly relevant. Are they right?
Acquisition
Firm files second OASIS protest
After having its first protest rejected, Aljucar, Anvil-Incus & Co. is taking another shot.
Digital Government
GSA encourages mobility to reduce real estate needs
Total Workplace program will modernize the federal workforce while reducing costs for office space and energy, GSA argues.
Acquisition
IT pricing policies are dinosaurs, say contractors
An industry group objects to the price reduction clause in GSA Schedule contracts.
Cybersecurity
The pros and cons of shared services
Agencies providing common services bring a lot of benefits, but a few changes too.
Modernization