Acquisition
Census management improves, but budget questions linger
Harris said the company will submit a final cost proposal for the field data collection automation program of 2010 census on July 15.
Acquisition
Letter: Plenty of procurement data available
A reader finds that the United States provides data on procurement performance, disagreeing with columnist Steve Kelman.
People
Buzz of the Week: Discussing Web 2.0 concerns using Web 2.0
There are no clear answers in how to manage government-sponsored wikis and other Web 2.0 tools.
People
Agencies to conduct acquisition self-evals
OFPP says effective internal controls would help ensure that agencies can manage their contracts and reduce procurement waste, fraud and abuse.
People
Back to square one on clearances
Joint Security and Suitability Reform Team focuses on factors that cause delays and create backlogs.
Acquisition
SEWP's additions may help contracting goals
Official says the small companies will be added to the 38 prime contracts.
People
Letter: Delays are only part of the federal funding issues
A reader writes about some of the problems in federal funding, such as the approval process and low funding.
People
Senate passes purchasing bill
The Senate has passed a bill to open GSA Schedule 84 contracts to state and local governments.
People
GSA: Congress should broaden state, local access to GSA contracts
GSA's Jim Williams told Congress that a current bill, which would give state and local agencies access to GSA Schedule 84, does not go far enough.
People
Letter: Feds need technical expertise, clear boundaries in contracting
A reader writes that the government employee should have "more control of operational issues" when working with contractors.
Acquisition
Reader comment roundup: Praise for small-biz mentors, advice on online privacy and more
Find out what the buzz is among our readers. Check out this week's roundup of readers' comments.
People
Buzz of the Week: A few minutes with Steve Ballmer
Federal Computer Week Editor-in-Chief Christopher J. Dorobek spoke with Microsoft’s leader about his views the government market and other issues.
Acquisition
Obama, McCain want spending transparency
The proposed bill may require agencies to open more of their contracting activities for public scrutiny.
Acquisition
Price clause spurs more questions
GSA’s price reduction clause is not only outdated but also unclear, critics say.
Modernization
Networx: A revolution on hold
Agencies show little interest in transforming telecom operations.
Acquisition
Kelman: An embarrassing question
The United States collects surprisingly little data on the performance of the government procurement system.
Acquisition
Letter: Any help for mid-size companies?
A reader writes, "Once a company looses its small-business status, it is very difficult to compete in the "large-business" world."
People
New size standards due for small businesses
The Small Business Administration wants to have some redefined size standards for small businesses for federal contracting purposes finalized by the end of fiscal 2008.
People
OPM slows retirement system work
Agency says contractor didn’t pay attention during discussions of system requirements.
People