Acquisition
FAA seeks research partner for nav tech
The agency is considering using a rarely invoked protocol called "other transaction authority" for avionics project with industry partners.
People
Perot appoints intelligence head
Former FBI official joins company to lead business development in intel, law enforcement agencies.
People
Editorial: GSA’s novel experiment
The General Services Administration ought to get some credit for creativity and perhaps a few pointers on what to try next
People
GSA struggles to right the ship
Foundering agency tries to steer back on course as leaders report sharp revenue drop
People
Army uses its bulk buy policy
Inspired by saving $13.6 million, it plans to consolidate more buys
Acquisition
Bibb: GSA to downsize by 400 employees
GSA implements hiring freeze, plans staff cuts and makes efforts increase revenues to reverse recent agency decline.
Acquisition
Berendt: Why is this so difficult?
There are seven steps to follow that can lead to success
Acquisition
Senate ready to act on GSA reorg
The Senate committee overseeing the GSA reorganization is looking to mark up the bill "as soon as possible," but it has not set a date yet.
People
State extends Viisage subsidiary's passport contract
The department awarded Trans Digital Technologies $56 million to continue developing secure passports.
Acquisition
NOAA awards climate contract to STG
Under the $25 million blanket purchase agreement, the company will continue IT operations and maintenance of the National Climatic Data Center.
Modernization
Alliant makes jump to video
GSA offers Webcast in lieu of industry day for hot procurement
Modernization
Visionaries needed
Agencies are facing a telecom revolution with few big thinkers to lead
People
Energy A-76 competition could serve as model — but should it?
Contractors teamed with federal employees rather than compete against them for a DOE engagement. Could their experience guide other companies?
People
USPS finds six ways to cut costs, not services
Robert Otto says trimming costs in small ways can produce big savings
Acquisition
Companies cope with tight federal budget
Some firms are better positioned than others to adjust to the new world
Modernization
UPDATED: GSA files Networx revision
Critics wonder if the solicitation needs to be redone, but others say the changes are minor.
Acquisition
IBM has Georgia assets on its mind
The state awarded the company a contract to implement and integrate a centralized asset managment system.
People
GAO wants latest facts on IRS spending plans
The IRS adjusted its policies following GAO's criticism of the 2006 Business Systems Modernization program expenditure plan.
Acquisition
GSA seeks Alliant input from midsize firms
The General Services Administration wants to give such businesses access to the forthcoming governmentwide acquisition contract.
Modernization