People
Officials seek information on departing employees
Institute wants to discover why acquisition employees change jobs.
People
Competitive sourcing fight isn't over
Bush administration and Congress can't agree on whether A-76 savings are real.
Digital Government
Experts: Use a vision of the future to sell IPv6
The technology's benefits won't be obvious in the first year, so advocates should encourage agency executives to focus on the future, according to panelists at an IPv6 conference.
Acquisition
Bush urges agencies to buy from AbilityOne program
The federal initiative works with public and private organizations to create jobs for people who are blind or have other disabilities.
Acquisition
Senators blast rule for woman-owned businesses
SBA would limit industries eligible for set-aside contracts.
People
Security could consume 10 percent of IT budget
The percentage particular agencies spend on IT security in fiscal 2009 would vary based on the nature of their projects.
People
SBA requests funding to improve loan-processing system
The agency wants to improve oversight of $85 billion in loans.
People
A void in the community
Rep. Davis’ decision not to run again strikes a blow to House’s acquisition and IT chops.
Digital Government
Budget request: GSA seeks single fund for citizen services
The fiscal 2009 budget proposal also includes $5 million for e-government, $2 million of which would cover development of a Web-based reporting system for agencies' spending information.
People
GSA officials trade places
FAS' Mike Sade and ITS' Steve Kempf will temporarily swap roles to get a look at the agency from another perspective.
People
Rep. Davis suggests his replacement as Congress' contracting lead
The congressman, who will not seek re-election after he finishes his term, recommends Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) for the job.
Modernization
The IPv6 elevator speech
FAA's Mark Powell says transition managers must be ready to deliver a short, memorable speech about IPv6.
People
Time for a Schedule 70 makeover?
New director of GSA's schedules contracts sorts through ideas for updating the program.
Modernization
NIST releases a draft compliance guide for IPv6
The draft profile describes initial plans for testing whether products can integrate with other products built to NIST’s specifications.
Acquisition
GSA adds security services to schedules
Agencies can get more help with designing and maintaining systems under the additional services.
Acquisition
SBA chief: Tougher times ahead for agency contracting scores
The agency is reviewing the standards and data by which it measures federal contracts with small businesses, which will make it more difficult for agencies to meet their contracting goals, SBA Administrator Steve Preston said.
People
Army researches contract to fill ITES gaps
The Army Small Computer Program plans a small-business-oriented, $23 million multiple-award contract for IT services.
Acquisition
Lawmakers call for a do-over
SBA’s proposed rule is based on contract data that reveals little gender discrimination
Acquisition
GSA: Schedule 70 business looking flat
Based on the most recent sales data, GSA anticipates little growth in schedule business.
Acquisition