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GSA: Congress should broaden state, local access to GSA contracts
GSA's Jim Williams told Congress that a current bill, which would give state and local agencies access to GSA Schedule 84, does not go far enough.
People
GSA working on a schedule architecture
GSA has formed a team to improve the management of its Multiple Award Schedule program contracts, an agency official says.
People
New multi-agency contracts may need approval
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy plans to work with other acquisition executives to design a review process for multi-agency contracts similar to the review currently required for governmentwide acquisition contracts.
People
Federal employees get more rights in protests
The Government Accountability Office has changed its rules on protests in competitions for government work between federal employees and private contractors.
Acquisition
Obama, McCain want spending transparency
The proposed bill may require agencies to open more of their contracting activities for public scrutiny.
People
New requirements for interagency agreements
New guidance from the Office of Federal Procurement Policy is designed to help agencies better handle agreements to buy things from other agencies.
Acquisition
Price clause spurs more questions
GSA’s price reduction clause is not only outdated but also unclear, critics say.
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GSA reshapes office for efficient operations
The agency will create a new office to handle some IT programs.
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Preston confirmed as HUD secretary
President Bush today has sworn in Steve Preston as secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department.
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Official urges less reliance on contractors
Senate aide says the acquisition workforce needs core capabilities to handle work and not depend on contractors.
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New size standards due for small businesses
The Small Business Administration wants to have some redefined size standards for small businesses for federal contracting purposes finalized by the end of fiscal 2008.
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House OKs acquisition staffing fund
Measure would expand DOD initiative to help agencies hire and retain contracting experts.
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Are small-biz counts too good to be true?
Committee rebukes DHS for over-counting to meet small-business contracting goals.
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GSA head tries to ease tension Doan created
Acting GSA Administrator David Bibb is reaching out to different parties to ease tension and repair strained relationships.
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House passes bill with contracting reforms
A defense authorization bill gets a package: four contracting bills and other provisions in a clean contracting amendment. The House passed the amendment and the bill May 22.
Acquisition
House caucus to deal with contracting
Four House members have formed a group to promote and broaden involvement in contracting issues.
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OFPP issues assessment for acquisitions
The document gives agencies guidance to determine if they have good acquisition operations.
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GSA systems seen needing more protection
An audit by GSA's inspector general's office found problems in several areas that could lead to access by unauthorized people to personally identifiable information.
Modernization
GSA gives Alliant a second look
Agency tries to debunk claims of flaws in the procurement selection process.
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