Acquisition
Courtland: Focusing on the future
GSA's value proposition of the future ought to capitalize on past successes
Acquisition
Government increasingly outsources business intelligence work
More agencies are turning to third-party data brokers to mitigate risks.
Modernization
UPDATED: Standard will identify 'green' computers
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a voluntary manufacturing standard this week that will help computer buyers select eco-friendly products.
Acquisition
UPDATED: GSA official looks to better times ahead
John Johnson reminds industry of upcoming draft RFPS that will provide an opportunity for dialogue.
People
SRA captures Army task order
SRA International has landed a task order worth up to $16.6 million to provide technical services for a system that manages military firing ranges.
Modernization
Panasonic extends partner program
Panasonic had maintained an exclusive arrangement with GTSI in the federal market, but this month the company extended its partner program.
People
Board urges more contracting training
Effective contracting has become a major concern because of a federal outlay for contract spending that is now more than $328 billion a year.
People
Johnson to head GSA's Integrated Technology Services
John Johnson came to the General Services Administration in 2000 after working in telecommunications policy and oversight positions at the Defense Department.
Modernization
IG tells FAA to rethink telecom program
Agency told to develop a new schedule and consider terminating the FTI program
Acquisition
Vets battle for more contract wins
A new GWAC could bring more business to some vet-owned companies.
Acquisition
GSA gets authority to offer early-outs and buyouts
Move is one of several measures GSA is taking in an effort to address the faltering business performance of some divisions.
Acquisition
OPM awards retirement systems modernization contract
Systems modernization will eliminate multiple interim annuity payments and deliver retiring federal employees their payment on the day it is due.
People
SRA protests $19B Army pact
Integrator is on two of the winning teams but is protesting its loss of a bid to be a prime contractor on an Army contract.
Acquisition
UPDATED: Senate committee OKs GSA modernization bill
Approval brings the agency closer to revitalizing itself amid large challenges.
Modernization
The next bright idea
The roles government and industry play in innovative research have changed dramatically. Will America continue to lead the world in innovation?
People
GAO urges more oversight of Alaska Native Corporations
SBA must step up its oversight of such entities to ensure that the designation is not abused, a new GAO report states.
People
DOD halts security clearance checks
ITAA and PSC want the Defense Department to reconsider its decision to stop processing contractor clearances.
People
OFPP targets acquisition training, emergency procurement
Burton says the Acquisition Workforce Initiative is the most important one under way at the office.
People