9 contracts that changed how government buys tech

The contracts that shaped today's government market, from Advanced Automation System to SEWP IV.

Eye on M&A

Private equity deals in the government services market are coming fast and are good news for the foundering economy.

  • By Sami Lais

10 stories you've been following

These daily news stories received the most traffic on WashingtonTechnology.com during June.

Booz Allen's Shrader: People, process and attitude are the keys to better partnership

Booz Allen Hamilton's Ralph Shrader discusses a three-point strategy for industry and government to take teaming to a new level.

  • By Ralph W. Shrader

Strong guidance needed for insourcing

The hot button issue of insourcing is creating unease, especially in the Defense Department, where weak guidance has produced a sense of confusion among the various components.

  • By Stan Soloway

Federal contractors need the right stuff for success

Federal contractors must have strong attributes and depth to succeed amid slowing discretionary federal spending.

  • By Jerry Grossman

Agencies to share contractor past-performance assessments

A revised FAR rule requires agencies to use a standard database to share contractors' performance information with one another.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

GSA should run IT 'storefront' not schedules, Kundra says

The federal CIO says federal government needs a procurement system that can keep pace with the rapid changes in technology.

  • By John Stein Monroe

DHS launches cost-cutting measures

DHS has cited savings from recycling software, consolidating contracts and pursuing other cost-cutting measures.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Networx pressure on agencies to increase

As the 2010 deadline gets closer, agencies will feel more and more heat -- both financial and political.

  • By Sami Lais

More scrutiny of DOD services contracts under House bill

The fiscal 2010 National Defense Authorization Act seeks greater oversight of services and speedier ways to buy information technology.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

OMB Web site charts government IT spending

A new Web site launched by OMB lets the public see how agencies are spending money on information technology.

  • By Doug Beizer

Agencies lose money on award fees, GAO says

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy issued guidance in 2007 on awarding contractors award fees that would save money, but many agencies haven't instilled the guidance, auditors say.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

DHS awards PACTS contract

The Homeland Security Department has awarded the $1.5 billion PACTS contract for professional services.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

PASS ID bill backed by Napolitano

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has backed proposed legislation that would repeal part of the Real ID Act.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Beyond GWACs: Growing demand for fewer vehicles

Some readers want more GWACs to expire; others aren’t sure what the fuss is about.

  • By Nick Wakeman

GSA officials take exception to our GWAC report: You decide

Commenters focus on headline, but the story remains: The era of governmentwide acquisition vehicles is coming to a close.

  • By Nick Wakeman

GSA contract expiration reflects market needs, experts say

GSA official says many GWACs won't be renewed as GSA markets its Alliant and Alliant Small Business contracts.

  • By David Hubler and Matthew Weigelt

Registered Traveler hit by closure of express lanes

The largest operator of Registered Traveler designated lanes at U.S. airports has unexpectedly ceased operations.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Transparency is here, but what is it?

Transparency in government is here to stay, although the concept still must be defined and clarified, said a panel of contracting experts at the Washington Technology Top 100 conference.

  • By David Hubler
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