Time to deal the cards
HSPD-12 deadline looms, but access control systems lacking.
OPM sticks with telework plan
Despite some claims to the contrary, Office of Personnel Management officials said they are not looking to pursue additional legislation that would further expand teleworking options within the government.
Carranza is pick for SBA deputy administrator
The Bush administration said it plans to nominate Jovita Carranza as the new deputy administrator of the Small Business Administration.
GSA stops, restarts work on contested HSPD-12 contract
The General Services Administration has restarted work on a contested contract that aims to help agencies begin issuing Personal Identity Verification cards under Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12.
Senate OKs GSA reorganization bill
The General Services Administration's long-standing reorganization effort to establish the Federal Acquisition Service has finally won the Senate's blessing after lawmakers cleared legislation formally recognizing the new division.
Companies protest contract award to BearingPoint for HSPD-12 services
Three companies have protested the General Services Administration's decision to award BearingPoint a contract to furnish turnkey solutions.
Lawmaker holds up database spending bill
Legislation that would establish a massive database to track all kinds of federal spending is running into political roadblocks in Congress.
EPA flies solo on HSPD-12
The Environmental Protection Agency is piecing together its effort to meet the upcoming Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 deadline for agencies to begin issuing Personal Identity Verification cards and is looking for a a public-key infrastructure provider.
Senate mulls document management system
The Senate is seeking commercially available software that will help the chamber's Sergeant-at-Arms manage purchase orders, invoices and other financial-management documents.
Szabat is SBA administrator's new chief of staff
Small Business Administration administrator Steven Preston named Joel Szabat as the agency's new chief of staff.
Acquisition councils propose FAR changes to comply with HSPD-12
Federal procurement officials are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to specify how agencies should procure services in order to meet Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 requirements.
EPA seeks 30,000 PIV cards
The Environmental Protection Agency is looking to purchase 30,000 Personal Identity Verification cards under a firm, fixed-price contract so it can meet an upcoming deadline under Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12.
FirstGov, USDA Web portals score high marks
Web sites operated by the General Services Administration and the Agriculture Department, as well as the states of Texas and New Jersey, topped a recent Brown University analysis.
FAA awards sole-source contract for air traffic support
FAA said the contract with consulting firm Mosaic ATM will serve as a bridge for the existing support contract with Subsystems Technology Inc. that runs out at the end of September.
Postal branch seeks research on advanced search tools
The U.S. Postal Service is conducting market research for a commercially available advanced search and analysis tool for data and text material.
OPM calls on small biz for tech support
The Office of Personnel Management is gauging the market for small businesses interested in providing computer center support for its Federal Investigative Services Division.
Challenges confront Army's next generation combat system
The Congressional Budget Office said the Army should consider alternatives that would scale back the ambitious Future Combat Systems program and cut its costs by nearly $5 billion
GSA puts its procurement database to the test
The General Services Administration's chief acquisition officer wants customers to try out the agency's Federal Procurement Data System to see if improvements are needed.
Denett a step closer to becoming OFPP head
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee today approved Paul Denett's nomination to lead the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.
Denett a step closer to becoming OFPP head
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee today approved Paul Denett's nomination to lead the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.
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