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Transportation Command wants greenhouse gas tracking
The U.S. Transportation Command wants help to develop ways to measure the carbon footprint of its vehicles.
Modernization
3 steps to a more flexible cloud procurement process
The federal government needs to implement flexible procurement policies so cloud services companies can become more agile to meet agencies’ unique requirements, a Unisys executive said.
Acquisition
Senators try to block politics from procurement
A Senate committee has approved legislation that would bar any rule to force companies that bid on federal contracts to report who they supported with political contributions.
Acquisition
Continuity after Kundra
The departure of federal CIO Vivek Kundra puts continuity in the spotlight, writes Steve Kelman.
Modernization
DISA reveals strategy for near future directions
The Defense Information Systems Agency 2011-2012 Campaign Plan adds more focus and definition to the agency's near- and long-term directions, including a renewed emphasis on enterprise services and mobile-computing technologies.
People
After Kundra: What next?
Vivek Kundra has been a forceful leader for change in federal IT, say many observers. What will happen to the efforts now under way when he leaves the federal CIO post in August?
People
Speed mentoring: Advice in 15 minutes
Mentoring doesn't always require a lengthy time commitment. Sometimes feds can achieve a lot in just 15 minutes.
People
DOD plays for high stakes with acquisition reform bid
Tech initiatives could feel the strain of DOD's tug-of-war between efficiency and spending.
Acquisition
GAO will finish its bid protest work
The Defense Information Systems Agency contended that GAO's authority to review certain bid protests ended on May 27, leaving Technatomy’s protest without merit.
Acquisition
Ginman officially named director of defense procurement policy
Richard Ginman takes place of Shay Assad in defense procurement policy, as Assad moves to pricing policies.
People
Devaney: Quality goes up when recipients report
Contractors and grant recipients want to save face and avoid unwanted attention, so their data has better quality, official testifies.
Digital Government
10 lessons to pull back the veil on government spending
The Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board oversaw the spending and tracking of money from the 2010 economic stimulus law, and it impressed many people inside government and outside. Now, it's the model for the future.
People
GAO points out DOD technical data uncertainties
Agencies often have to develop new ways of increasing production or maintaining systems without having the appropriate technical data rights.
Acquisition
Baucus bill would highlight veterans' small-business contracts
A senator wants to put the spotlight on agencies’ work to award contracts to service-disabled veteran small business owners.
Acquisition
Offensensitivity: Are you joking?
FCW cartoonist John Klossner recounts his adventure trying to make a joke about a very grim topic.
Digital Government
Federal IT leaders receive AFFIRM awards
Federal CIO Vivek Kundra and other government executives were honored at AFFIRM's leadership awards luncheon.
People
NASA shifts funds to new priorities
As NASA reduces its focus on space operations, spending in other science and technology areas will grow.
People
Administration's use of interim rules upsets industry
Business groups question the Obama administration’s frequent use of interim rules that put a regulation into effect before it's in final form.
Acquisition
DOD wants truer picture of former feds' jobs
A proposed rule would require companies to assure agencies that they comply with rules governing former federal officials before the companies receive a contract award.
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