Acquisition

OASIS creates thirst for answers

Does GSA's latest contract for professional services push strategic sourcing past reasonable limits?

People

GSA gains a CFO

Mike Casella is moving from USAID to GSA to manage the agency's finances.

People

New acquisition chief brings customer perspective

Thomas Sharpe, who is taking the corner office at GSA's Federal Acquisition Service, has been on the other side of the fence for years.

People

GSA gets a renewed mission

Dan Tangherlini has set a clear course for the procurement agency, but will he remain at the top to lead?

Digital Government

Why you really should read those terms of service

GSA's new agreement with Pinterest is the latest attempt to ensure agencies' social outreach do not conflict with federal law.

Digital Government

GSA clears Pinterest for feds

A government-specific terms-of-service agreement makes it safe for agencies to use the picture-hosting social-media service.

Acquisition

GSA: Expand fee program

The Industrial Funding Fee could support programs beyond the Multiple Award Schedules, GSA officials say.

Acquisition

FedRAMP issues first certification

The General Services Administration met its self-imposed year-end deadline to begin approving cloud providers.

People

Fight against redundant websites becomes a broader crusade

Sheila Campbell, who won a Federal 100 award in 2012 for her efforts to eliminate duplicative websites, has expanded her scope to encompass the larger federal digital strategy.

Modernization

What the end of Apps.gov teaches

GSA's experiment with Apps.gov has ended, but the experience may open a door to future success.

Modernization

After 3 years, Apps.gov to go dark

GSA announces that all SaaS offerings should go through GSA Advantage starting Dec. 1

Acquisition

House Small Business chairman skeptical of GSA's new schedules model

Demand Based Model "demonstrates a lack of understanding of how small businesses operate," Rep. Graves suggests.

People

GSA launches data dashboard for GWACs

According to GSA's Mary Davie, the new tool addresses needs voiced by both agencies and contractors.

People

Mark Day: How agencies boost savings

The director of GSA's Office of Strategic Programs knows how agencies can become more efficient in today's budget climate.

People

Want to be FAS Comissioner? Better hurry!

GSA has extended the deadline to apply for a vacant leadership post, but not by much.

Acquisition

GSA OASIS contract enters home stretch

OASIS is intended to solve many of the problems associated with professional services contracting, and a draft RFP is just a few weeks away.

People

GSA appoints a new duo to run SAM

GSA has given control of its troubled contractor registration system to two top officials.

People

Kelman: Changes of mind on the GSA scandal

Steve Kelman gauges how his students felt about the GSA conference spending scandal before and then after taking part of a course on management and leadership.

People

GSA's innovation aspirations

GSA's acting administrator would like to see the agency develop a DARPA-like 'heart and soul of innovation,' but experts warn that it would require a high tolerance for risk and failure.

Digital Government

The GSA scandal as a teaching tool

Steve Kelman adapts a GSA case study in the wake of the agency's spending scandal.