Modernization
Outdated tech delays GPO contract award
Government Printing Office delayed a technology procurement because technologies submitted are already outdated.
People
DHS commodity contract due in November
First Source would set aside contracts for small businesses at DHS.
Acquisition
Staples pays false claims settlement
The office supply store has paid $7.4 million to settle allegations that it submitted false claims when it sold office products manufactured in countries banned by the Trade Agreements Act.
Modernization
Army doubles Savi RFID contracts
Army increases contract for active radio frequency identification tags and readers used to track supplies delivered to Iraq.
People
Mapping technology threatens USGS jobs
Fewer mapmakers needed as agency prepares a competitive sourcing bid
Cybersecurity
USPS' e-postmark misses revenue goals
The U.S. Postal Service, however, said it will not cancel its agreement with AuthentiDate, which provides the service.
People
IRS preps seat management study
The agency is asking for initial expressions of interest from vendors who might compete to provide desktop computer services.
Acquisition
GSA regaining its feet on Alliant
GSA's Johnson is taking until Nov. 11 to evaluate the strategy of Alliant and its companian small-business contract.
People
Dynamics Research wins NSF contract
Officials said the contract represents a significant expansion of its role in NSF’s electronic publishing program.
People
USGS could outsource IT-based mapping operations
The functions of 400 federal employees at five locations will either be eliminated or transferred to an operations center in Colorado.
People
GSA, OMB seek input on info sharing
The RFI could lead to procurements aimed at improving how people locate, retrieve and share government information.
Acquisition
HHS picks three for health IT effort
Nonprofit organizations will tackle privacy, security and interoperability problems associated with the use of technology.
Acquisition
SEC picks Appian for Web-based purchasing
The commission plans a phased deployment with continual feedback from employees to make sure the system meets expectations.
Acquisition
Safavian indicted
David Safavian, who recently resigned his post as administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, has now been indicted.
People
Kelman: An ounce of prevention?
IGs are one-note Charlies. Good contracting people can play a symphony.
Acquisition
White House backs off higher credit card limit
OMB issued new guidance that returns the government purchase card limit to $2,500, ending hurricane relief measures.
People
Perry resigns GSA post
Stephen Perry, administrator of the General Services Administration since 2001, has resigned from the agency. His resignation becomes effective at the end of the month.
People
GSA fills out Federal Acquisition Service management
The General Services Administration has named the heads of each of the seven functional offices that make up the new FAS.
Acquisition