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Poised to lead GSA, Williams answers Congress
GSA administrator nominee Jim Williams shared his views on energy efficiency and more with a Senate committee.
Acquisition
Buzz of the Week: Procurement deja vu
Some topics keep re-emerging: Sun Microsystems and the GSA schedule contract, and Lurita Doan in the spotlight.
Acquisition
Congratulations! Your HUBZone biz is certified
GAO investigators were able to get fake companies certified under the HUBZone program.
Acquisition
SBA faulted on set-aside check
GAO says ‘faith-based’ reporting can lead to mis-reported small biz contracts, costing millions.
Acquisition
Waxman questions need for Schedules panel
The Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform commitee asks GSA to re-consider the MAS panel's value.
Acquisition
Rules on personal conflicts considered
The Federal Acquisition Regulation does not address personal conflicts of interest.
People
Reader comment roundup
Find out what the buzz is among our readers. Check out this week's roundup of readers' comments.
People
Denett: Agencies can compete more contracts
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy asks the acquisition council to create a group to boost competition for contracts.
People
DHS seeks cybersecurity capability info
The Homeland Security Department has requested information from vendors on how they can help the department with the EINSTEIN and TIC cybersecurity programs.
People
The FCW Exit Interview: Robert Burton
Before retiring last week as deputy administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Robert Burton sat down with FCW.
Acquisition
HUBZone revelations no surprise, experts say
GAO tricks the Small Business Administration into wrongly certifying fake companies as small businesses.
People
Q&A: Upcoming defense IT challenges
John Hendler, former chief scientist for information systems at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, weighs in on NMCI's upcoming challenges.
People
Navy wants to be the decider
With its follow-on contract for NMCI, the Navy plans to take the lead on key decisions.
People
DOD is rechecking some purchases
A contracting panel finds problems with some Defense Department contracting documentations and sole-source acquisitions.
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