New rules weighed for time-and-materials, labor-hour contracts

Federal officials proposed new rules changing how the government buys and defines time-and-materials and labor-hour contracts.

Dell gets $20 million hardware purchasing agreement from FAA

Dell Inc. has been awarded a one-year, $20 million blanket-purchase agreement from the Federal Aviation Administration for desktop and notebook computers, servers, storage and other computer products.

Lawmaker: SBA disaster management system may not be Katrina-ready

Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.) believes recent changes at the Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance may have left it unable to process the onslaught of loan applications expected from Katrina-affected businesses.

GSA issues RFQ for assessment of IT procurement program

The General Services Administration's request for quotes requires an analysis of the GSA Preferred commercial procurement for IT program.

Neff assumes deputy CFO post at Transportation Department

Lawrence Neff succeeds Tom Park, who retired last month.

McClam elevated to acting CIO at Small Business Administration

Charles T. McClam replaced Jerry Williams, who left SBA in June to be deputy CIO at the Agriculture Department.