Acquisition

Outsmarting SmartBuy

Firms outside the program are unfazed about competition.

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

SBA creates vets office

The Small Business Administration has created a new office to help small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans.