Acquisition
Some senators skeptical about strategic sourcing
Can GSA's bulk-buying strategy really save the big dollars its supporters promise?
Acquisition
What to make of GSA's reverse auction play
Competition is good, Steve Kelman notes, so long as the playing field is level.
Modernization
GSA and the cloud broker model
The assistant commissioner of integrated technology services clarifies GSA's role and plans for supporting agencies' move to the cloud.
Digital Government
Tangherlini touts GSA's ability to boost efficiency
In a blog post, the newly-confirmed administrator says president's push for better management means new opportunities to help other agencies.
Acquisition
GSA launches reverse-auction platform
The Navy is among the first users of the new online tool.
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