Digital Government
Is Networx transition a third done or barely begun?
The slow pace of the Networx transition stands in the way of other initiatives that might be implemented through the contract.
Digital Government
GSA adds up cloud savings
The General Services Administration estimates it can save as much as $1.7 million a year by switching its USA.gov search Web site to a cloud computing infrastructure. Here's how the numbers break down.
Digital Government
Two top GSA officials retire as agency awaits new chief
The General Services Administration is experiencing a version of musical chairs among its executives, even as the agency continues to await Senate confirmation of Martha Johnson as its new administrator.
People
Is Gov 2.0 just another passing fad? ...
Much like the emergence of the Web some 15 years ago, the latest version of online interaction and information sharing promises to insinuate itself into every corner of government.
People
GSA saves money with contract reviews, IG says
GSA saved money with pre-award reviews of proposed contracts, the agency's IG says.
Digital Government
White House friends GSA, comments on social media
GSA's Bev Godwin, recently returned from a six-month detail to the White House, talks about the advantages of using social media to connect with the public and balancing the ease of using Web 2.0 tools with the challenges of meeting government regulations.
Digital Government
Fed CIOs, GSA smooth agencies' Networx transition path
Agencies get a few more months to lay out plans to transitioning services to Networx.
Digital Government
Networx transition woes: Enterprise becomes an also-ran
This is part 3 of our look at the Networx transition that explores how and why Networx Universal has become the favored contract of the two vehicles.
People
New contractor database draws fire
Industry and good-government groups criticize a new database that would be used to judge contractors before making awards.
Digital Government
Networx transition woes: Dual contracts or dueling contracts?
In part two of our look at Networx transition woes, we look at Enterprise and Universal, once thought to be complementary contracts, increasing are seen as interchangeable.
People
GSA starts training to end misuse of schedules contracts
Task orders have become the primary means that agencies use to buy things, but procurement officers don't always understand the regulations, officials say.
Digital Government
Government transparency exposes new IT challenges
GSA's David McClure outlines IT issues requiring added attention during panel on collaboration and transparency at IAC-ACT's Executive Leadership Conference.
Acquisition
Schedule 70 IT sales flat in 2009
Schedule 70 IT sales remain flat but steady because of many more options for services contracts, experts say.
Acquisition
Social contract
The world of federal procurement and acquisition policy is about as insular as it gets in nonclassified government.
People
2.0 takes hold in the acquisition community
Acquisition 2.0 is about thinking differently and considering new approaches to operations. The ultimate goals are more efficiency and better results.
Cybersecurity
GSA preps technology integration program for new DHS headquarters
The General Services Administration is encouraging vendors on the Alliant contract to bid for the IT-related work that is part of the $3.4 billion project at DHS' new headquarters.
Acquisition
Fredriksen to oversee FAS' strategic planning
Amanda Fredriksen is now the assistant commissioner for FAS' Office of Strategic Business Planning and Process Improvement.
Modernization
CGI gets $29 million financial services hosting contract from GSA
CGI Federal will transition the General Services Administration to a new financial management system under a $29 million contract.
Digital Government
GSA, DISA want advice on buying commercial satellite services
GSA and DISA are seeking input from industry for a joint acquisition program that they plan to establish to meet civilian and defense agencies' needs for satellite services.
Acquisition