Navy to launch Innovation Cell focused on commercial tech

The Navy is about to launch an Innovation Cell program to begin inserting commercial technologies into Navy networks without breaking the rules of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Federal News Radio is reporting.

WT launches contractor confidence index

Welcome to our first Washington Technology Contractor Confidence Index, where we track the how industry feels about the direction of today's market.

Army and OASIS: $500M and counting

The Army has a $500 million commitment for the OASIS contract, and Harry Hallock, the Army's deputy assistant secretary for procurement, explains how the service will hit that goal.

GSA launches review of contracts for commercial items

The General Services Administration plans to review areas where it thinks contracts for commercial items are inconsistent with federal law.

DISA plans for IDIQ on spectrum management tool

The Defense Information Systems Administration released a sources-sought notice March 19 in search of technical and management services for its Global Electromagnetic Spectrum Information System.

GSA launches pilot for contractors to disclose greenhouse gas emissions

The General Services Administration has launched a pilot program to encourage vendors and contractors to publicly disclose their corporate-wide greenhouse gas emissions as a result of a recent executive order aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

$5B training RFP moves closer to release

GSA has released the draft RFP for a $5 billion human capital training and support contract and has set the release of the final RFP for May 19.

SEWP V almost ready to be served

NASA is on track to launch the new version of its SEWP contract by May 1 after a delay caused by several bid protests.

Contract bundling, strategic sourcing hurting small businesses

Small business executives and industry advocates hit Capitol Hill to raise awareness about how procurement initiatives such as contract bundling and strategic sourcing are hurting small businesses.

GSA, Army make OASIS agreement official

GSA and the Army made it official Monday when they signed a memorandum of understanding for the Army to use the OASIS contract for their complex professional services projects.

DIA seeks research support to lower IT costs

The Defense Intelligence Agency is collecting information on data services that can help it lower its IT costs.

NOAA, State lead international data collection project

There's nothing fishy about this opportunity. NOAA and the State Department are taking the lead on an international initiative to collect and share information about the billions of dollars worth of seafood entering the United States each year.

GSA lands another OASIS commitment

On Monday, GSA will sign an agreement with the Army that allows the armed service to use OASIS as its exclusive contract for complex professional services.

Opinion

Is there a power shift in public sector IT sales?

The acquisition of immixGroup by Arrow Electronics has huge implications on the future of public sector IT sales. Market guru Mark Amtower explains.

CBO: Professional services spending soars

A new analysis by the Congressional Budget Offices shows just how much government contracting, and professional services in particular, have grown since 2000.

Air Force considers follow-on intel support contract

The Air Force issued a source sought notice March 12 as it plans for a five-year follow-on contract for intelligence information systems support.

Opinion

20 ways to reduce B&P costs and still win

How much can you cut your bid and proposal costs without hurting your chances to win? BD guru Bob Lohfeld goes over why proposal costs are higher than they should be.

CIT launches initiative to bring wearable tech to first responders

The Center for Innovative Technology has launched the EMERGE! acceleration initiative that aims to bring innovative wearable technology to first responders.

CGI wins appeal in bid protest fight

CGI Federal has prevailed in a bid protest fight it took to the U.S. Court of Appeals, and the decision has implications beyond just one company.

DHS Science & Tech to revamp contract processes

Critical inspector general report pushes DHS Science & Technology directorate to revamp some contracting policies to bring better control to its processes.