OFPP keeps classic defintion of fed-only work
OFPP keeps the inherently governmental function definition 'intimate,' but leaves much discretion about jobs closely associated.
Do mid-tier companies need a helping hand?
A new industry group is concerned that when small companies become mid-sized that they aren't yet ready for stiffer competition.
GSA's Karl Krumbholz announces retirement
In a blog post, he said GSA officials put him on a temporary assignment until the end of the year, and for now, Frank Tiller will manage the day-to-day responsibilities of the agency's networks services program.
Committee finds manual processes in automated systems
“Agencies employ a tangled web of disparate manual processes to generate the data,” according to the House committee.
Army plans 2012 release of major IT contract
The contract, ITES-3H, will support the Army’s requirements for commercial hardware and more.
DOD: Wartime contracting reforms underway
Defense officials say they have toughened prosecution of fraudulent contractors and boosted the department’s overall acquisition workforce, including contract managers.
Rule: Winning contractor must offer jobs to incumbent's employees
The theory is that the government can continue operations more smoothly when a successor contractor hires the previous company's employees.
House Republicans prepare to unveil new 3 percent solution
Lawmakers have continually said the tax that would keep back 3 percent of payments to companies would hurt contractors and make it tough for agencies to comply with the administrative burdens.
Disclosure aids small-business goals
Making contracting data public has help bring more opportunities to small businesses, but challenges still remain.
Social media travels faster than seismic waves
In a potentially disastrous earthquake, social media provided the connectivity people needed.
Terry Duncan to oversee defense network programs
Terry Duncan is the new director of communications and network programs in the Defense Department's Office of the CIO.
Rare 5.9 earthquake shakes up D.C. federal buildings
"Did you feel it?" was the question that boomeranged around Twitter in thousands of tweets after an unusually strong earthquake hit Virginia about 90 miles from Washington, D.C.
Regulatory reforms to hit competition, communication
President Barack Obama ordered agencies to modernize and increase the transparency of their regulation of industry and commerce.
GSA plans huge BPAs for laptops, desktops and other devices
GSA officials propose creating as many as 10 blanket purchase agreements covering laptops, desktops and other popular IT products.
Defense agencies adjust procurement thinking
At a time when the government is drawing borders around contractors, some defense IT officials are pinning their technology hopes on their close partnerships with companies.
Interior reconsiders future of assisted services branch
Interior's IG questions the usefulness of the Acquisition Services Directorate in Sierra Vista, Ariz., saying its risks might outweigh its benefits.
IRS sets date for 3 percent withholding tax hearing
Since the tax was enacted in 2006, concerns have been raised about the administrative burdens of compliance and the effects on companies' revenues.
IG targets DARPA's director over favoritism allegation
DARPA may have a conflict of interest with a defense contractor closely tied to its director. The IG is launching a series of audits to find out.
Kundra claims he started to close the IT gap
Vivek Kundra, the first federal CIO, offers some parting thoughts on public service.
Government-industry group sifts out top contracting reforms
ACT-IAC started a website to survey the government vendor community's view on IT acquisition reforms.
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