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.

Networx pressure on agencies to increase

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

ITS to rebuild GSA inventory system

ITS Corp., a subsidiary of QinetiQ North America, will install an advanced inventory system for the General Services Administration under a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $39 million.

Beyond GWACs: Growing demand for fewer vehicles

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

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.

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.

GSA to phase out GWAC programs

The GWAC era at GSA might be coming to a close as the agency says it will not renew expiring contracts and will only continue supporting Alliant and Alliant Small Business.

Verizon gets GSA go ahead on MTIPS

Verizon Communications Inc. joins AT&T Inc., Qwest Communications Inc. and Sprint Solutions Inc. as a Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service provider under the General Services Administration’s Networx telecommunications contract.

Given committee’s nod, GSA nominee warns of issues ahead

Johnson told the panel that GSA is dealing with the challenges of a changing market and shifting customer demands.

GSA chief-to-be vows to prod Networx transition

The nominee to head the General Services Administration plans to keep close tabs on agencies to ensure that they complete the Networx transition on schedule.

Networx task-order update

A directory of all the Networx task orders awarded to date.

Networx numbers: The good and the unknown

The transition continues its slow pace, and even determining the value of the awards is a challenge.

GSA nominee faces Senate panel and charms 'em

Senators say Martha Johnson, President Barack Obama's nominee to be GSA administrator, has a lot of experience in the private sector and in government.

House bills encourage GSA Multiple Award program use

The GSA Multiple Award Schedules program is often the first step for small business entering the federal contracting marketplace.

GSA issues sources-sought notice for managed hosting

The General Services Administration wants input from large and small companies capable of providing managed hosting services that would support automated federal acquisition.

Transition to Networx keeps slow pace

The meter is ticking for agencies who have yet to set course on huge telecommunications contract

CGI Federal provides software support to GSA

CGI Federal will provide maintenance and software support for the General Services Administration's financial management system under a five-year contract valued at $52 million.

AT&T buys divested Verizon wireless assets

AT&T will acquire selected wireless assets from Verizon Wireless for $2.35 billion in an all-cash deal that will give it wireless properties, their licenses, network assets and 1.5 million subscribers.

$50B Alliant award goes to 59 firms

Lockheed Martin Corp. came out ahead in April with a pair of federal contract wins worth a combined total of $800 million.

Does GSA need a makeover?

Experts on government procurement offer insights into what should be the top priorities of the next GSA administrator.