Congress seeks insourcing through cataloging contracts
A spending bill headed for passage would require inventories of services contracts to show agencies’ reliance on the private sector and how agencies could save money by insourcing.
David Drabkin: A trusted voice on procurement matters
Drabkin was recognized for his experience and expertise in federal procurement by receiving the Public Sector Partner award.
GSA wants app to take on transportation management
GSA's goal is to be the provider of choice for all agencies' transportation needs.
GAO ruling draws line on small-biz set-asides
The ruling eases the burden on certain types of small firms awarded work under contracts in which they were given "preference."
OMB on hunt for programs with overpayment problems
Executive Order aims to reduce improper payments by making financial management a priority.
Gordon confirmed as OFPP chief
Gordon will be one of the key players in Obama’s plan to reform government contracting.
Gordon gets Senate panel's nod for OFPP
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee chairman seems confident about Daniel Gordon getting the Senate’s approval to the the administator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.
Bill would jail crooks who wrongly get set-aside contracts
The House bill would also require establishing a database of businesses owned by service-disabled veterans and develop criteria to enter the program.
Fake firms rip off SBA set-aside program for $100M
Agencies that award contracts to service-disabled veterans don’t check on whether a company is eligible for the special set-aside and millions are lost, GAO official says.
Ethics rule could slow DOD's revolving door
Defense Department employees who have worked on large procurements must get a written opinion from an ethics officer before signing on with a defense contractor.
White House says companies must police employee conflicts of interest
Contractors would have to keep tabs on their employees who are working in agencies' acquisition offices.
Federal procurement nominee outlines agenda
Gordon tells a Senate committee he would emphasize the acquisition workforce.
Insourcing can create synergy between missions and personnel
Insourcing is one tool agencies can use to build a strong organization that has its main missions in mind, experts say.
Get ready for award-fee report cards
A new rule for evaluating performance on award-fee contracts has raised risks for contractors.
OMB pushes agencies to increase contract competition
Civilian agencies must consider new ways to promote more competition in their contracts, the Office of Management and Budget said today.
Protests: Step by step
You've filed a protest. Now what?
Schedule 70 sales flat in 2009
Schedule 70 IT sales remain flat but steady because of many more options for services contracts, experts say.
Booz Allen wins order for anti-drug work
Booz Allen Hamilton will help federal, state and local law enforcement coordinate efforts to fight drugs and drug-related crimes under a Defense Information Systems Agency's program.
Justice kicks off planning phase of $1.5B contract
Justice Department begins planning phase for the re-compete of the $1.5 billion Information Technology Support Services contract.
Administration wants tighter reins on contractor fees
The Obama administration has some new proposals designed to help agencies get hold of what they're paying to outside contractors, and help ensure that poor performers and passive performers don't get what they don't deserve.
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