Agencies defend charges of contracting fraud
Officials say the recently reported fraud that GAO uncovered in a small-business set-aside program comes from business owners and contracting officers not understanding the program rules, but at least one member of Congress rejects that explanation.
New acquisition chief plots changes to GSA schedules
In the coming weeks, new FAS Commissioner Steve Kempf will unveil plans to improve schedule contracts and introduce new tools for contractors and agencies.
House mulls increasing contractor oversight
The Federal Contracting Oversight and Reform Act seeks to repair an ineffective contracting system that award contracts to companies with histories of poor performance and misconduct.
DOD now required to report bundled contracts, sole-source awards
DOD's contracting now must publish a notification on FedBizOpps.gov or any similar site at least 30 days before releasing a solicitation for a bundled contract, according to a new Federal Register notice.
It's official: Federal Acquisition Service has new commish
Steve Kempf is now the commissioner of the General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service, while Jon Jordan has been named deputy FAS commissioner.
Are you green enough to win a contract?
Collecting greenhouse gas emissions might become part of the procurement process.
'Fiscal cancer' threatens government market
Tough times and tough decisions lie ahead as the government begins to wrestle with how to get its soaring budget deficit under control.
High-risk fed contracts are on the decline
Agencies reduced their use of high-risk contracts when comparing the first half of fiscal 2009 and that of 2010, although this year's numbers may be too fresh, one expert says.
How contests can improve government performance (and procurement)
Blogger Steve Kelman believes public contests are a great way to generate ideas to improve government operations and cut costs.
OMB tightens reporting screws on subcontracts, executive pay
The administration unveils statutes that demand more information from contractors on both the value of their subcontracts and their most highly paid executives.
GSA issues final terms for $5B satcom contract
The General Services Administration released on July 6 a final request for proposals that will enable civilian and defense agencies to purchase much-needed commercial satellite communications, reports Emily Long at NextGov.
SBA, IG disagree on sole-source awards
In awarding two sole-source contracts, IG says SBA officials defeated the purpose of the Recovery Act.
Alliant tops $1 billion in 14 months of business
The General Services Administration's Alliant governmentwide acquisition contract outpaces its predecessors, ANSWER and Millennia, in overall sales, according to sales figures.
Administration alters reporting rules for stimulus money
The rule change requires first-tier subcontractors to report their jobs information to the prime contractors to include in their quarterly reports.
Administration makes it easier to award vets sole-source contracts
The amendment to the Federal Acquisition Regulation would more closely mirror the language of the Veterans Benefits Act.
Senators press OFPP chief on mandatory BPAs
Officials disagree about mandating the use of certain purchasing agreements even for the most ordinary items, such as office supplies.
Is industry facing a $20B hit?
OMB's freeze on financial management and modernization projects might cost opportunities for contractors.
DHS puts finishing touches on $22B opportunity
Vendors are looking over changes that the Homeland Security Department plans for a contracting vehicle that its agencies have used to buy information technology worth billions.
Pentagon tightens reins on contractors
The Defense Department wants its contractors to become more efficient as part of a larger DOD strategy to address declining budgets.
Small-biz definitions put hurt on midsize contractors
Midsize companies are stuck between big and small businesses as the definition of a small business has failed to keep up with the changing dynamics of the market.
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