Networx awards: Commerce, Labor, State lead the pack

The General Services Administration has released a list of 86 federal agencies that have awarded contracts to telecom providers through the Networx contract.

SAIC faces challenge in False Claims defense

SAIC claims the lawsuit is false, but one expert says that the company is playing a game of chicken with the Justice Department.

Group says SAIC investigated before

SAIC, which is facing a current False Claims Act lawsuit, received no sanctions following a five-year investigation of apparently similar claims that ended in 2007, according to a watchdog group.

GSA nomination mired in Senate muck

A busy Senate schedule, not further questions, is apparently holding up confirmation of Martha Johnson to be administrator of the General Services Administration.

SAIC vows to fight False Claims lawsuit

Science Applications International Corp. plans to strongly defend itself against a whistle-blower lawsuit involving a General Services Administration contract to support naval facility in Mississippi.

Services reinvigorated GSA schedules program

When GSA added services to Schedule 70, it changed agencies' perception of the program and opened a new market for government contractors.

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These daily news stories received the most traffic on WashingtonTechnology.com during June.

GSA should run IT 'storefront' not schedules, Kundra says

The federal CIO says federal government needs a procurement system that can keep pace with the rapid changes in technology.

Networx pressure on agencies to increase

As the 2010 deadline gets closer, agencies will feel more and more heat -- both financial and political.

ITS to rebuild GSA inventory system

ITS Corp., a subsidiary of QinetiQ North America, will install an advanced inventory system for the General Services Administration under a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $39 million.

Beyond GWACs: Growing demand for fewer vehicles

Some readers want more GWACs to expire; others aren’t sure what the fuss is about.

GSA officials take exception to our GWAC report: You decide

Commenters focus on headline, but the story remains: The era of governmentwide acquisition vehicles is coming to a close.

GSA contract expiration reflects market needs, experts say

GSA official says many GWACs won't be renewed as GSA markets its Alliant and Alliant Small Business contracts.

GSA to phase out GWAC programs

The GWAC era at GSA might be coming to a close as the agency says it will not renew expiring contracts and will only continue supporting Alliant and Alliant Small Business.

Verizon gets GSA go ahead on MTIPS

Verizon Communications Inc. joins AT&T Inc., Qwest Communications Inc. and Sprint Solutions Inc. as a Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service provider under the General Services Administration’s Networx telecommunications contract.

Given committee’s nod, GSA nominee warns of issues ahead

Johnson told the panel that GSA is dealing with the challenges of a changing market and shifting customer demands.

GSA chief-to-be vows to prod Networx transition

The nominee to head the General Services Administration plans to keep close tabs on agencies to ensure that they complete the Networx transition on schedule.

Networx task-order update

A directory of all the Networx task orders awarded to date.

Networx numbers: The good and the unknown

The transition continues its slow pace, and even determining the value of the awards is a challenge.

GSA nominee faces Senate panel and charms 'em

Senators say Martha Johnson, President Barack Obama's nominee to be GSA administrator, has a lot of experience in the private sector and in government.