People

Groups fear 'overcorrection' on vendor interaction

Letter from industry groups to the FAS commissioner warns that inspector general report could 'have a chilling effect' on managers' role in GSA Schedules.

People

Sarah Crane: The power behind the portal

The director of USA.gov enhances the portal's reach and influence through a variety of techniques and tools, because there is no 'one single silver bullet.'

Digital Government

USDA gets FedRAMP nod

The department joins several private-sector providers on the list of GSA-approved cloud offerings.

Acquisition

Purchase agreements to profit small biz

Two new GSA BPAs are designed to create opportunities for small firms teamed with bigger partners.

People

Tangherlini nomination goes to full Senate

GSA's acting administrator has just one hurdle left before getting the job on a permanent basis.

People

Marion Royal and Hyon Kim: Data.gov's dynamic duo

The growth of Data.gov from 47 data sets at its launch in May 2009 to more than 400,000 today is impressive. It's even more so when one considers that the team running it can be counted on one hand.

People

Matthew Goodrich: 'Mr. FedRAMP'

FedRAMP's program manager is quick to share credit for the program's success.

People

Senators press on reform at Tangherlini's confirmation hearing

Vote set for next week on acting GSA administrator's nomination to take the role permanently.

People

Acquisition community applauds Rung's new role

Chief acquisition officer brings a wealth of experience to her new position as head of governmentwide policy.

Acquisition

GSA IG criticizes managers meddling in contract negotiations

The report could inadvertently impede efforts to keep agencies and contractors talking, some fear.

Digital Government

Wanted: A rockstar developer for Data.gov

GSA wants to bring the talent behind its open-data project in-house.

Digital Government

GSA draws a homespun analogy for mobile

Mary Davie compares GSA's recently-announced wireless programs to a baseball game with food and easy fun.

Modernization

More firms get FedRAMP nod

Two major players in federal contracting join other providers in the ranks of the cloud-approved.

People

GSA conference probe: No big deal?

A reader suggests our coverage of some recent developments in GSA's conference-spending investigation was unwarranted. Is that a fair criticism?

Modernization

OMB charts a new course in data center program

With the consolidation initiative now part of PortfolioStat, officials are rethinking its objectives.

People

Tangherlini turns to the long term

After serving as Mr. Fix-it in the wake of a scandal, the GSA administrator is talking 10-year goals and preparing to drop the 'acting' from his title.

People

Five FAS employees put on leave over Crystal City event

Ongoing investigations center on 2010 awards program that cost more than $250,000.

People

GSA unveils plan to help agencies manage mobile

A week after the launch of a governmentwide wireless services plan, GSA is unveiling another plan to help manage the services.