For agency CIOs, it’s all about the money
Ann Dunkin, the former Energy Department and EPA CIO, says agency technology leaders need direct control over agency IT budgets to be most effective.
New IG audit raising questions about oversight on the Pentagon’s costliest program
“Our overall finding was that the department did not adequately oversee Lockheed Martin’s performance on the sustainment contract,” Chris DePerro said.
CIA emphasizes speed under new acquisition framework
“The goal here for the CIA is all about speed and really tightening the partnership between the CIA and America’s private sector,” Justin Doubleday said.
SBA proposes to terminate 154 companies from 8(a) program
SBA sent firms three letters yesterday: a suspension letter; a letter of intent to terminate; and a voluntary withdrawal agreement as part of its ongoing audit.
DoD enters decadeslong barracks lease as lawmaker warns privatization push lacks accountability tools
“The department needs to learn from its past mistakes and stop handcuffing itself with 50-year leases,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said.
Real-time rewrite of federal buying rules is roiling acquisition
“It signals that there’s some openness to looking at creative ways to leverage this tool and deliver better value,” Emily Murphy said.
Reflections on GSA’s value-added reseller RFI
While the RFI is a positive step in GSA’s efforts to gain insights into the commercial IT market, it also raises procurement policy and program considerations.
CIA emphasizes speed under new acquisition framework
The CIA says it’s also using “centralized vendor vetting” and a “streamlined IT authorization process” to speed up acquisitions.
Training on Partnering vs. Managing
There is a clear distinction between managing and partnering with employees. Training managers on the value of trust, autonomy, and two-way feedback can help ensure high-performing teams. The…