Modernization
USA.gov will move to cloud computing
A contractor will provide hosting, storage and disaster recovery services for GSA’s Web portals.
Modernization
Survey to check attitudes on privacy, services
GSA is looking for a contractor to conduct online surveys to find out how people want to receive information about the federal government.
Modernization
GSA eases burden of Networx protests
GSA issues bulletin that says Networx awards are exempt from some provisions of the Acquisition Improvement and Accountability Act.
Modernization
GSA offers to tools to help agencies with Networx procurements
It has built tools for agencies to use in developing Fair Opportunity awards.
Modernization
CIOs urged to collaborate on Obama's IT goals
Agencies need to be able to disseminate information about agency activities, operations and decisions quickly under Obama's initiatives, a report states.
Modernization
Senate to vote on Stimulus cut for IT
Sens. Nelson and Collins are promoting an amendment that would cut $83 billion from the stimulus package, including reductions in major IT items.
Acquisition
GSA gives Alliant small-biz contractors the all clear
The General Services Administration gave the all clear this week to the contractors tapped for the $15 billion Alliant Small Business contract.
People
Data requirement may be over for agencies
An OMB pilot program that required agencies to submit subcontracting data expired in December, even as regulators consider additions to it.
People
Prouty fits as acting GSA administrator, experts say
Paul Prouty's 38 years of experience dealing with Public Building Service fits with a greater emphasis on energy-efficient buildings.
Cybersecurity
Who's using wikis
Check out a sampling of government wikis that illustrate that wide range of uses.
People
Google, GSA hit Web 2.0 minefield
Internet users have grown accustomed to seeking videos on YouTube, but the federal government is having a tougher time getting its content there.
People
ITAA opposes anti-counterfeiting proposal
Trade group says proposal would cause major liabilities for contractors.
People
Prouty named acting GSA administrator
Obama administration names Public Building Service official to temporarily lead the procurement agency.
Modernization
Networx prime contractors and their teammates
A roundup of the prime contractors and their teammates on the Networx contract.
Modernization
GSA, YouTube still at the negotiation table
Requirements in YouTube’s terms-of-use agreement do not fit with government requirements, experts say.
Acquisition
GSA works to improve Schedule 70 operations
GSA officials want to return the $16 billion IT contract program to its former prestige.
Modernization
Inauguration news posted to social-networking sites
GSA, inauguration committee provide news and updates via blogs, Facebook and Twitter
Acquisition
GSA awards Alliant Small Business contract
Seventy-two small businesses get slots on the information technology contract.
Acquisition
Agencies must share details about noncompetitive contracts
Regulators require agencies to post online their reasons for awarding a contract with no competition.
Modernization