Modernization
Editorial: Fixing the schedules
Like them or not, GSA's schedule contracts have been remarkably successful, accounting for about $36 billion in annual sales.
Modernization
DHS extends OneNet bids for third time
Some industry officials say DHS' decision to name specific products in the solicitation is unfair and one reason for the delay.
People
State Department proposes new contractor ID rule
It would add language to its acquisition regulations to require contractors to use interoperable, smart identification cards to gain access to State buildings and systems as required by HSPD-12.
People
Procurement chief chides IGs
Paul Denett speaks out against auditors who he says may be overstepping their bounds
Modernization
Networx billing systems tested
Testing regimen for ordering/billing systems clears the way for agencies to place orders
Acquisition
DOI agency awards financial systems support contract
Under the contract, worth up to $100 million, Accenture will manage the Minerals Management Service's royalty financial systems.
People
Lawmaker wants small biz to get more DHS work
The House Homeland Security Committee’s chairman says small firms can react quicker to change than large contractors can.
People
GSA's 'financial house in order,' Doan says
The agency's commercial schedules program showed growth of 2.2 percent, a high for GSA.
People
House Democrats rebuke State's IG
They say he mismanaged an investigation into laptop computers thought to have posed a security risk.
People
Harmony hires new VP of sales
William Sullivan will provide strategic and operational direction to the company's global sales operations and sales support teams, expand business partnerships, define sales channels, and set corporate objectives.
Acquisition
Letter: Get facts straight about companies leaving GSA schedules
Clashes between the audit and contracting groups are to blame for the departures of Canon, EMC and Sun.
People
OMB again reminds agencies to comply with Section 508
The latest memo comes after a GSA survey found only 3 percent of procurements included the accessibility standards.
People
GAO: Top-level support makes for better buys
DOD plans to start new practices that give program managers more incentives and support as the department tries to improve its buying practices.
Acquisition
OMB details spending database instructions
Agencies must transfer the first batch of data to the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act system by Nov. 30.
People
Congress endorses GSA's assisted services
Relying on GSA for non-defense buys will let DOD specialists focus on military buys
Acquisition
Buzz of the Week: Ramifications of GSA schedule woes
GSA's problems with the schedule program could discourage new and innovative technology companies from entering the market -- and feds will never know what they lost.
Acquisition