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Friday, September 5, 2008

Navy details NMCI follow-on plan
Navy plans name change to Next Generation Enterprise Network and integrating NMCI more with other Navy networks, according to documents.
(Posted September 5, 2008)

Workforce tops new OFPP chief's priorities
New acting Office of Federal Procurement Policy Administrator Lesly Field sees recruitment, retention as critical for acquisition.
(Posted September 5, 2008)

DHS' Cohen made questionable picks on research projects, IG says
DHS Inspector General Richard Skinner later finds choices acceptable.
(Posted September 4, 2008)

DOD asserts more oversight of undefined contracts
Defense Department officials require more reports to manage work on risky contracts with undefined terms.
(Posted September 3, 2008)

Permit resolution won’t restart SBInet work
The Homeland Security Department plans to put its SBInet electronic border surveillance system on hold even if DHS resolves a snafu related to federal land permits.
(Posted September 1, 2008)

Shifting priorities create a sticky competitive landscape
The government's buying habits and a greater emphasis on small-business contracts take market share from midsize companies.
(Posted September 1, 2008)

5 pieces to the pricing puzzle
A panel of procurement experts has five key questions about the role of competition in GSA pricing.
(Posted September 1, 2008)

5 priorities still worth pursuing
The original elements of the PMA will remain priorities in the future, observers say.
(Posted September 1, 2008)

Kelman: Some good workforce news
Procurement training programs still emphasize making impact, rather than avoiding malfeasance.
(Posted September 1, 2008)

Editorial: A cure for set-aside ills
To avoid overreliance on big systems integrators, the challenge is recognizing the opportunities where small businesses bring a lot to the table.
(Posted September 1, 2008)

DOD struggles with early warning
Defense contracts lack the tools that warn officials about problems, memo says.
(Posted August 29, 2008)

Army seeks information on protecting data
The service issues a request for information about data protection that will be included in future acquisitions.
(Posted August 28, 2008)

GSA to unify acquisition systems
A request for proposals set for October will spell out the agency's requirements.
(Posted August 28, 2008)

Acquisition employees get recognition
Officials give awards for managing programs and protecting soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.
(Posted August 27, 2008)

Changes urged for DOD's acquisition
Focusing on achievable projects that address joint needs is a key to fixing the process, official says.
(Posted August 27, 2008)

GAO upholds ITIP protests
Unisys, Northrop Grumman and EDS win the opportunity to compete for the Transportation Security Administration's Information Technology Infrastructure Program contract.
(Posted August 25, 2008)

Meet your OSDBU contacts
Need to contact an agency's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization? Here's who you should call.
(Posted August 25, 2008)

What OSDBUs do
Created under the Small Business Act of 1978, Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization remind their agencies of their duty to steer contracts to small businesses.
(Posted August 25, 2008)

Making noise for small business
Small-business advocates seek to change the government’s contracting culture from within.
(Posted August 25, 2008)

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Technology:

5 tech tools with lasting appeal
An election year and a stagnant economy aren’t slowing government’s appetite for new tech.

Acquisition:

5 pieces to the GSA pricing puzzle
A panel of procurement experts has five key questions about the role of competition in GSA pricing.

Policy:

5 priorities still worth pursuing
The original elements of the PMA will remain priorities in the future, observers say.

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