IBM takes first steps to turn GSA buildings green

Initial $8 million award covers program development and installation in 50 buildings.

GSA taps 9 as FedRAMP third-party assessment organizations

A mix of eight companies and one government agency will vie for work evaluating contractors that provide cloud services and products to the federal government.

Lockheed aligns with DOD center to thwart cyber crime

Under $454M Alliant task order Lockheed will assist DOD stop cyber crimes and identity thieves.

GSA readies draft RFP for $12B OASIS contract

It's no mirage, GSA moves forward with OASIS to create professional services contract.

Oracle contract cancellation no big deal, experts say

When parties can’t agree on aspects of a contract, experts say call it a day.

Oracle contract 'not in best interest' of gov't, official says

GSA cancels Oracle's Schedule 70 contract for IT services but offers few details on why.

Senator wants approvals for conference spending

Under a forthcoming bill, a senior agency official would have to give approval for any conference costing more than $200,000.

Congress calls GSA officials in wake of scandal

Lavish conference scandal brings GSA officials to face lawmakers' questions at four separate congressional hearings.

Doan defends Bush on conference spending

Doan said the Obama administration is diverting attention away from itself by blaming George W. Bush for a new scandal over a lavish conference.

Videoconferencing investments not affected by GSA Vegas scorcher

The ruckus raised by GSA resignations and the squandering of taxpayer dollars have not dissuaded the agency from its prior tele-investments.

GSA acting administrator vows tougher scrutiny of events

Agency leadership wants focus to stay on efficiency and cost-savings as GSA cancels several events and reviews its conference guidelines.

Cloud computing gets more complicated, govvies say

Federal executives find that the decision to migrate to the cloud is not just a go-no go decision.

GSA chief's resignation evokes sympathy, hope for reform

Industry experts call for significant reorganization and improved operational efficiency at vital agency.

GSA's stop-the-presses moment

Martha Johnson's resignation livened up a Monday afternoon.

GSA's leader steps down over wasteful spending report

Martha Johnson, two other top GSA officials, out as IG details extravagant spending and rules violations connected to Western Regions conference.

Can small business support governmentwide tablet procurement?

GSA issues an RFI to determine whether small businesses could supply tablet orders across government.

GSA renames $48B IT contract

GSA hopes OASIS will be a refreshing change from other contract vehicles.

GSA holds March Madness contest--for federal buildings

Everyone is familiar with the 16-bracket March Madness competition format for basketball, but what about putting federal buildings into those brackets and up for a vote?

Jim Ghiloni takes over new GSA program

Ghiloni will serve as the new head of GSA's Integrations, a new professional services contract.

HP assists GSA in strengthening government ID security

Under the USAccess program, HP will deliver identity credentials to secure federal facilities and ensure the identities of more than 500,000 federal employees and contractors.