Policy


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New tool helps users explore federal rulemaking

Sunlight Foundation's Docket Wrench plugs into Regulations.gov API, visualizes public comments.

RFP-EZ Components

Can RFP-EZ really change procurement?

This Presidential Innovations Fellows project aims to help contracting officers and small businesses alike. Now agencies will see whether it works in real life.

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GAO pushes new interagency contracting rules

The policy framework is in place, but now GSA and DOD have to implement it.

Sen. Patty Murray

Senator seeks grassroots budget input

An online tool allows the public to contribute to the debate on federal budge priorities.

Joe Jordan

OFPP seeks 'aggressive goals' for agency contractor reviews

Agencies are improving their compliance with requirements to review contractor performance, but is it enough?

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Groups call for stronger FOIA

Freedom of Information Act needs 21st century framework making better use to technology, open government groups argue.

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Services pose acquisition challenge

It's hard to package professional services into high-volume orders, yet procurement experts are exploring the question of what strategic sourcing for services would look like.

Robin Lineberger, Deloitte

Industry pushes to reform procurement

A private-sector commission is developing a report for Congress to outline recommended federal procurement strategies.

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Are citizens' voices heard in rulemaking?

Agencies are often failing to conduct a full public comment process when considering new rules, GAO finds.

Thomas Sharpe

New acquisition chief brings customer perspective

Thomas Sharpe, who is taking the corner office at GSA's Federal Acquisition Service, has been on the other side of the fence for years.

Rick Holgate

Fiscal pressures ignite interest for shared services

If there's a bright side to tightening budgets, it's in the increased motivation among agencies to look for opportunities to share.

AF Gen. William Shelton

Air Force expects to hire cyber pros

Despite the government's budget austerity expectations, the Air Force anticipates hiring hundreds of cyber specialists in the near future.