Given committee’s nod, GSA nominee warns of issues ahead
Johnson told the panel that GSA is dealing with the challenges of a changing market and shifting customer demands.
Administration prepares for new era of procurement rules
Contractors need to stay on top of the procurement policies and reforms being pushed forward by Congress and the new administration.
GSA nominee faces Senate panel and charms 'em
Senators say Martha Johnson, President Barack Obama's nominee to be GSA administrator, has a lot of experience in the private sector and in government.
OFPP raises contractor salary cap
The Obama administration's scrutiny of contractors and their salaries makes this cap more important than ever, an expert said.
Professional Services Council announces Lee as new VP
Deidre Lee held some of the top federal acquisition roles during a 32-year government career.
House bills encourage GSA Multiple Award program use
The GSA Multiple Award Schedules program is often the first step for small business entering the federal contracting marketplace.
Supplemental bills address award fees
Congress tries to toughen a 2007 law that set guidance on how to judge whether contractors' work is worth any extra money.
Senator takes closer look at Alaska Natives
The special set-aside status of Alaska Native Corporations raises questions as Congress and administration seek to end no-bid and sole-source contracts.
HP-EDS merger melds software and hardware
Hewlett-Packard and EDS bring a broader set of services and hardware to customers in the government market.
IG: Tighter guidelines needed for Alliant
Auditors recommend more putting details in the Alliant ordering guide to cut down on the risk of repeating past problems.
MAS panel recommendation meets IG resistance
A GSA official says IG staffers, who opposes dropping the price-reduction clause, is attempting to derail any efforts to carry out the panel’s recommendations.
UPDATED: Powers-King temporarily deputy at GSA
Mary Powers-King is also the director for governmentwide acquisition contracts and Information Technology Schedule 70 programs at ITS.
Powers-King named GSA acting assistant commissioner
Mary Powers-King is also the director for governmentwide acquisition contracts and Information Technology Schedule 70 programs at ITS.
SBA proposes HUBZone rule change
Regulators have proposed requiring HUBZone businesses to keep their status throughout the competition for a set-aside contract.
GSA announces changes in FAS leadership
The General Services Administration moves its Federal Acquisition Service CIO to an assistant commissioner who oversees many IT programs.
GSA not expecting protests of Alliant Round 2
Decision on the Alliant IT contract is on solid ground, GSA officials said.
Johnson announces retirement from GSA
The assistant commissioner for Integrated Technology Services at the Federal Acquisition Service will retire May 2.
Contractors wary of procurement proposals
President Barack Obama’s ambitious plan for acquisition reform might not produce the results his administration is seeking.
Alliant winners expected to be named Friday
General Services Administration officials are expected to name the companies that will have places on the $50 billion IT contract.
Congress thwarts set-aside for woman-owned businesses
The fiscal 2009 spending law prohibits the Small Business Administration from using Bush administration regulations.
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