GSA moves forward commodity IT service

The General Services Administration is moving forward with Advantage Select, a new system for agencies to buy commodity goods more easily and cheaper.

GSA set to release agile RFP

The General Services Administration is set to release a request for proposals for a blanket purchasing agreement for agile services delivery vendors in the coming days.

GSA to push back RFP for Networx replacement

GSA likely won't make its July release for the RFP for the $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract.

SEWP V almost ready to be served

NASA is on track to launch the new version of its SEWP contract by May 1 after a delay caused by several bid protests.

Does strategic sourcing hurt small businesses?

Strategic sourcing initiatives hurt small businesses because the emphasis on pricing squeezes small firms out of the running for contracts, says a senior Hill staffer.

Will cloud computing save Schedule 70?

GSA's plan to add cloud computing to Schedule 70 could give the venerable IT vehicle a much needed boost in the face other vehicles that have eaten into its business.

TSA looks to cloud providers for disaster recovery

The Transportation Security Administration is looking for cloud providers to help with disaster recovery efforts.

GSA, Networx and lessons learned

The General Services Administration has made public a pair of documents detailing takeaways from the longer-than-expected transition of its Networx telecommunications contract.

States aim at contractors in NSA backlash

Proposals under consideration in several legislatures would limit state interaction with firms assisting warrantless data collection.

New contractor minimum wage set for 2015

President Obama has made good on his pledge to raise the minimum wage where he can, signing an executive order that applies to new federal contracts or contract replacements beginning next year.

TechAmerica, ITI continue their legal battle

A judge has refused to dismiss TechAmerica's lawsuit against ITI, which means the $5 million court case between the two associations will continue.

Four win first DHS cyber task orders

Hewlett Packard, Northrop Grumman, Knowledge Consulting and Technica have won the first task orders under DHS's $6 billion Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation contract.

More details emerge in TechAmerica-ITI fight

TechAmerica has filed more detailed accusations against a group of former employees who bolted to a rival association, pilfering intellectual property as they headed out the door.

Post MicroTech series draws congressional attention

A series of articles by the Washington Post looking at MicroTech and procurement practices has caught the eye of Capitol Hill, where the Small Business Committee plans an investigation.

GSA pushes for larger market share

The procurement agency might not always have all the answers, but officials see contracts such as OASIS and the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative as ways for GSA capture more federal spending.