POGO: Penalized contractors kept winning contracts

A government watchdog group says some contractors kept winning federal work despite being banned from getting that work.

SRA to support GAO tech systems

The company will help consolidate and update IT systems for the GAO under the Phoenix project.

Networx on the brink of transforming federal telecom

With the Networx deadline looming, Verizon Federal's Susan Zeleniak offers her views on how the contract is progressing and its ability to transform government operations.

Two firms win BPAs for stimulus support services

The General Services Administration is preparing for a massive flood of orders from agencies for help in spending money from the economic stimulus law.

Qwest gets OK to provide TIC services

Qwest Communications International is the second Networx vendor to win a Trusted Internet Connections contract.

EMC vows to fight GSA pricing allegations

In filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, EMC Corp. said that it is cooperating with a Justice Department investigation of fee arrangements the storage maker has with system integrators in the federal market.

To speed transition, GSA quashes Networx protest basis

GSA issues bulletin that says Networx awards are exempt from some provisions of the Acquisition Improvement and Accountability Act.

Networx telecom briefs

A roundup of news involving the prime contractors on the Networx contract

GSA enhances tools for Networx procurements

It has built tools for agencies to use in developing Fair Opportunity awards.

Alliant Small Business is a go

The General Services Administration gave the all clear this week to the contractors tapped for the $15 billion Alliant Small Business contract.

Cox expands telecom services for government agencies in Virginia

Cox Communications Inc. will extend telecommunications services to military and government customers in Virginia under a $57.8 million GSA contract.

ITAA: Certification proposal nearly impossible

A government anti-counterfeiting proposal that would require federal contractors to certify the authenticity of their products would create major liabilities for contractors, the Information Technology Association of American has said.

GSA reviews Schedule 70 operations

GSA officials want to return the $16 billion IT contract program to its former prestige.

Networx awards update

Here is a roundup of the task orders issued and a review of major awards under the Networx contract.

Networx prime contractors and their teammates

A roundup of the prime contractors and their teammates on the Networx contract.

Catch the wave

Qwest government chief Diana Gowen talks about the state of the huge Networx telecommunications contract.

Alliant taps 72 companies

$15B vehicle opens for business this month.

GSA considers launching STARS II

The agency plans to launch a second version of its governmentwide technology contract set aside for small businesses, due to its overwhelming success, an official said.

Input: Stimulus to generate $350B in new contracts

Government contractors should expect more than $350 billion in new contracting opportunities as a result of President-elect Barack Obama’s anticipated economic stimulus package, according to Input Inc.

GSA awards 72 small business Alliant contracts

Second try for the multiple-award IT contract comes one-year after original award.