FY14’s top contracts will see growth
The government’s largest contracts slated for release this fiscal year will be significantly larger than previous years, according to a new analysis. The top 20 contract opportunities represent a...
View ArticleJanitorial supply and maintenance equipment contract opportunities designated...
The General Services Administration (GSA) has just announced two contract opportunities for bulk purchases, one for janitorial supplies and the other for maintenance equipment. If you are a GSA...
View ArticleGSA updates strategic sourcing tool for office supplies
The General Services Administration in late November published a draft update of its seven-year-old strategic sourcing initiative aimed at reducing the costs of agency office supply purchasing. The new...
View ArticleGSA issues RFP for office supplies contract
The General Services Administration issued a request for proposals Jan. 31 for the third generation of its office supplies strategic sourcing contract. The ability for agencies to purchase everyday...
View ArticleGSA doesn’t measure agencies’ inclusion of small businesses in strategic...
The General Services Administration (GSA) hasn’t developed a performance measure to determine small business participation in strategic sourcing initiatives and the Office of Management and Budget...
View ArticleSBA says GSA failed to assess negative impact of office supply contract on...
The General Services Administration (GSA) failed to assess the negative impact that the Office Supplies 3 (OS3) strategic sourcing contract would have on small businesses, a Small Business...
View ArticleGAO rejects protest of GSA’s massive office supply contract
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied the protests of the GSA’s Office Supplies 3 (OS3) strategic sourcing contract, leaving the protesters dismayed and in shock. In issuing their decision...
View ArticleStrategic sourcing’s subtle effects on small business
Do federal strategic sourcing initiatives put price ahead of good business relationships — and hurt both small businesses and the agencies seeking their services in the process? “The strategic sourcing...
View ArticleGSA awards 95 percent of OS3 contracts
The General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded 95 percent of its contracts for the third iteration of the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative for Office Supplies, an Aug. 12 GSA statement...
View ArticleGSA and Air Force partner to look at savings in GSA contracts
The General Services Administration and the Air Force established a working group to help identify ways to save money on enterprise-wide contracts, an Aug. 18 GSA blog post says. The working group will...
View ArticleDriving the federal government towards a ‘Low Price Regardless’ contracting...
As part of the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative (FSSI), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the General Services Administration (GSA) have created a Prices Paid Portal. The goal of the...
View ArticleFor government contractors, 2015 is in full swing
Contractors with their eyes on hot-button issues such as cybersecurity legislation, information technology (IT) acquisition reform, and strategic sourcing policy have plenty to consider in the 2015...
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Small businesses fear rule changes will crater federal contract chances
The joint proposal from the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration (GSA) and NASA requires agencies to write a report when they choose not to buy supplies or services through...
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