Modernization

Networx info requests coming soon

The Federal Technology Service plans to issue a formal request for information within the next 10 days.

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DOT inspector slams terminal system

The inspector general criticized the FAA's Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System for delays and cost overruns.

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Chenega wins $500 million Customs contract

The company will maintain and repair inspection devices at U.S. ports.

People

GAO sees flaws in Defense service acquisition

The military lacks the management structure and oversight needed in service acquisition to improve performance and reduce costs, GAO investigators said.

Acquisition

BearingPoint wins smart card deal

The General Services Administration has picked BearingPoint Inc. to provide 14,000 smart identification cards for GSA employees.

Acquisition

EDS protests eTravel

EDS protests recent award of $450 million pact to Northrop Grumman

Acquisition

Companies angle for GSA schedules

Use of schedule contracts becomes a strategic decision for a new crop of vendors

Acquisition

CDW buys Micro Warehouse assets

The commercial and government businesses of Micro Warehouse sold for $22 million.

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GAO questions Forest Service purchases

Improper supervision of the Forest Service's purchase card program likely led to about $2.7 million in wasteful and questionable purchases, the GAO said.

Acquisition

EDS protests e-Travel award

The systems integrator says it wasn't judged fairly when GSA evaluated bidders for the $450 million deal.

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Styles leaving procurement office

Controversial OFPP administrator Angela Styles will leave that post Sept. 15.

People

Nader pushes for contract info online

Ralph Nader thinks the government should publish federal contracts electronically for public purview.

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Agency system tracks contractor performance

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is keeping watch on contractors' performance using a new system

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Collins to question TSP

Sen. Susan Collins plans to hold a hearing on TSP's failed contract with American Management Systems Inc.

Acquisition

Integrators still essential

No matter what innovative technologies or market approaches small companies may invent, partnerships with integrators remain critical

Acquisition

GSA sked hits new high with PC buys

More than half of federal computer hardware sales now go through the Federal Supply Schedule

Acquisition

GAO: Feds must get more competitive bids

Agencies don't always get enough bidders for contracts, according to a General Accounting Office report.

Acquisition

GSA unit slammed on IT funds

Companies hired by support center diverted technology funds to not IT work

Acquisition

Small biz gets creative

No matter what innovative technologies or market approaches small companies may invent, partnerships with integrators remain critical

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Air Force to study computer purchases

The Air Force Information Technology Commodity Council will determine how the service buys PCs, the group's deputy director said this week