Acquisition

The onus is on industry to explain commercial best practices

Assuming government leaders know what those practices are and how they work is not a good idea, according to the General Services Administration's chief acquisition officer.

  • By Ross Wilkers

WT 360: All roads lead back to GSA in this ‘Editor’s Summit’ episode

Frank Konkel, editor-in-chief for GovExec’s publications including us, joins Nick and Ross to unpack the General Services Administration’s newest moves to be the central agency for all things GovCon and some other major storylines.

  • By Frank Konkel, Nick Wakeman and Ross Wilkers

Rewrite of market research rules aims to give agencies more flexibility

A new version of Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10 removes prescriptive requirements and adds a "practitioner album" with the goal of streamlining research processes.

  • By Nick Wakeman
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GSA prepping plans to move NASA SEWP and NIH contract vehicles under its management

The General Services Administration’s role in federal acquisition may soon expand further.

  • By Frank Konkel

Inside GSA’s AI strategy: Using the tech while learning how to buy it

In deploying its own AI chatbot, the General Services Administration is also developing frameworks for government-wide acquisition at the same time.

  • By Nick Wakeman
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