Acquisition
Fed contracting opens for disabled veterans
Confusion about set-aside rules could hamper its effectiveness.
Acquisition
Kelman: Are we better off now?
There is progress with procurement, but large programs still have not been fixed.
Acquisition
Editorial: A whole new world
Things have changed dramatically since "Computer Chaos" was published in 1994.
Acquisition
Flip side: Top 10 benefits of Clinger-Cohen
We have a far better IT environment since its passage.
Acquisition
McConnell: Mission is the true driver
The big changes have come from events rather than new laws.
People
GSA's Bennett to retire
The commissioner of the Federal Supply Service plans to retire July 3.
Acquisition
Alaskan firms may provide subcontracting credit
Subcontracts awarded to such companies, regardless of size would count toward goals for small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses.
Acquisition
CapTech added to Intecs deal
CapTech's RFID software has been included on an Army blanket purchasing agreement held by Intecs.
Acquisition
GSA issues draft reorg plan
GSA's proposed reorganization plan would combine the Federal Technology Service and Federal Supply Service.
People
Air Force to replace IT purchase system
The Air Force plans to use performance-based contracting to acquire AFWAY II.
Acquisition
HHS picks Novell
The Department of Health and Human Services has signed an agreement for unlimited use of Novell's entire product portfolio.
Modernization
Davis wins Treasury telecom battle
Death of TCE means the department will buy from GSA’s offerings.
People
House committee: Speed delivery of supplies to troops
Armed Services report wants a contingency contracting corps led by three-star general.
Acquisition
Everybody knows CDW-G
A new market survey shows that GTSI has lost recognition among agency officials.
Acquisition
Obscure FAR clause sows confusion
Defense auditors' interpretation could squeeze profits.
Acquisition
OMB wants fewer A-76 exemptions
New guidance from the Office of Management and Budget on exemptions of federal jobs from competitive sourcing efforts promises greater scrutiny of agency decisions.
People
DISA pushes back circuit buy
The Defense Information Systems Agency has delayed a massive purchase for GIG-BE until mid-June.
Acquisition
SBA to launch program for women
The Small Business Administration intends to propose rules and conduct an industry-by-industry study to determine the industries in which woman-owned small businesses are underrepresented.
Acquisition