Does OFPP nominee Joe Jordan stand a chance?
Obama wants him as the next administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy but whether he gets an actual confirmation vote is too tough to call.
'Outdated' contractor pay cap raised 10 percent
The Obama administration and some lawmakers have tried to change the compensation amount to better match top federal officials' salaries, but have been unsuccessful.
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.
GSA kills Oracle's IT services contract
Software company's battles with GSA continue but this time Oracle's professional services get hit.
Sole-source justifications for small-business contracts made permanent
Agencies have been under an interim rule requiring them to justify many small-business sole-source awards. Now the rule has become final.
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.
Rep. Graves requests contract reforms in next NDAA
He added that the Armed Services Committee’s own Panel on Business Challenges and Small Business Committee’s legislation complement each other.
PSC seeks balance, thoughtful contracting in 2012
PSC plans to focus on fostering a balanced and innovative contracting environment.
Congress calls GSA officials in wake of scandal
Lavish conference scandal brings GSA officials to face lawmakers' questions at four separate congressional hearings.
DOD struggles to limit contractors to appropriate jobs, GAO finds
The challenge of separating inherently governmental work from contractor-appropriate work bedevils DOD.
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.
GSA renames $48B IT contract
GSA hopes OASIS will be a refreshing change from other contract vehicles.
Congress backs off calling contractors lobbyists
One senator said the decision leaves the bill without a common-sense measure of protection.
Women, mentor-proteges, NAICS codes get attention
House committee approved five contracting reforms to aid small businesses in areas such as interpreting the complex rules of federal acquisition.
Panel: Small businesses to feel crunch as spending declines
A panel of lawmakers recommends increasing the 23 percent contracting goal because of the foreseen decline in government spending.
DOD needs simpler contracting processes, lawmakers told
Lawmakers want a streamlined acquisition process that helps defense employees and doesn't intimidate potential contractors.
Senators want automatic suspension of contractors
Proposed legislation would usher in strick rules and penalties for companies.
Fired Eyak exec pleads guilty to fraud
Harold Babb faces prison time and will forfeit cash, properties and a Porsche to the government.
Advocacy Office launches research website
The Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy launched a website to help companies with their business research.
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