Modernization
FTS adjusts to changing landscape
Commissioner Sandra Bates says FTS is working on a next-generation strategy
Acquisition
Cooperative buying overdue
Commentary: The adoption of cooperative purchasing is long overdue
Acquisition
Contracting conundrum
A Legal View: Defense agencies have less discretion than other agencies when it comes to outsourcing
Acquisition
Study: $60B spent on IT services
Agencies awarded more than $60 billion in IT services contracts in 2002, Input study shows
Acquisition
Cecom awards Rapid Response contracts
Eight IDIQs offer IT services through the Cecom Rapid Response Project Office
People
Fox outlines plans for FSS
A top official at GSA's Federal Supply Service is planning changes to make the service more efficient
People
GAO: Improve acquisition training
Report suggests more training for acquisition officials in light of rapidly changing rules
Acquisition
Small biz certification rules delivered
GWAC agencies must require small businesses to recertify their size and classification annually
Acquisition
Avaya renews GSA contract
New cooperative purchasing rules also could extend the contract to state and local governments
People
Bush agenda drives sales
Homeland security, enterprise architecture fueled brisk GSA schedule business in 2002
People
SPS works fixes amid tight funds
DOD has allowed work to resume on a departmentwide electronic procurement system
People
Army awards radio frequency ID contract
The contract is for radio frequency identification hardware, software and services
Acquisition
Procurement time limit targeted
OMB may slightly relax a proposed 12-month time limit for completing federal procurements
Acquisition
Counting numbers
A Legal View: Can the question of outsourcing be reduced to a single financial calculation?
Acquisition
DOT closes doors of service center
The Transportation Department has disbanded the Transportation Administration Service Center
Acquisition
Senators oppose outsourcing changes
Senators send letter to OMB opposing proposed changes to OMB's Circular A-76
Acquisition
DOT transfers TASC duties
TASC handled the day-to-day operations of the department's $10 billion ITOP program
Acquisition
InsiderAdvantage, epipeline team up
Two companies that offer online government contracting info for vendors have formed a strategic alliance
Acquisition