Acquisition
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Martha Johnson seen by many as the most qualified candidate to be GSA administrator in a decade. But her nomination remains on hold in the Senate because Sen. Christopher Bond is unhappy with GSA\'s plans for a new federal building in Kansas City. Some call Bond\'s use of the hold authority an abuse of power.
January 14, 2010 -
Current and former officials says day-to-day operations are working well, but morale and long term strategy are suffering. Martha Johnson, the nominee to be GSA administrator, remains on hold in Senate. GSA names fourth acting administrator since 2008 and the parade of interim leaders is creating more uneasiness about the agency\'s future.
January 13, 2010 -
Steven J. Kempf has been named the deputy commissioner for the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, the DorobekInsider has confirmed as reported by Federal Times and NextGov. Kempf replaces Tyree Varnado, who retired earlier…
January 07, 2010 -
We told you yesterday that Danielle Germain decided to step down as the General Services Administration’s chief of staff for “other opportunities.” Her last day was yesterday. That left many questions about what those opportunities…
January 07, 2010 -
Continued changes at the top ranks of the General Services Administration — Danielle Germain, who was named GSA’s chief of staff seven months ago, told staff that she is stepping down from that post —…
January 06, 2010 -
Rob Burton brings the Daily Debrief team analysis on it\'s first Bold Prediction for 2010.
January 04, 2010 -
I have been (slowly) pulling together the most read items from the different programs on Federal News Radio 1500 AM over the past 12 months. Previous ‘most read in 2009: * Mike Causey edition *…
December 30, 2009 -
Host Larry Allen talks with Tony Costa of the Public Building Service. Encore Presentation
December 29, 2009 -
Somehow it feels that the White House it clearing off its desk before the end of the year. What else would explain Tuesday’s announcement that Howard Schmidt would be the Obama administration’s cybersecurity coordinator —…
December 23, 2009 -
We told you about it first right here last week — and it will be official today — the White House has accepted the resignation of GSA acting administrator Paul Prouty and has designated Stephen…
December 22, 2009 -
White House now eyes good ideas from industry. OMB also tells agencies to apply other contest suggestions within their agencies, including electronic pay stubs. President Obama says SAVE award will be an annual contest.
December 22, 2009 -
There is a lot of buzz surrounding the General Services Administration, so… I’m saying this up front — this is all unconfirmed, but… it is the buzz. (That caveat allows me to say ‘as theDorobekInsider…
December 17, 2009 -
I have mentioned that I will be moderating a panel on Wednesday morning talking about the Better Buy Project, which is an innovative collaborative platform for improving the government procurement process. Find more at betterbuyproject.com.…
December 15, 2009 -
We reported that GSA deputy commissioner Tyree Varnado has announced internally that he will step down on Jan. 3. It ends up he’s not alone. Mary Powers-King, who is acting deputy assistant commissioner for GSA’s…
December 10, 2009 -
Tyree Varnado, the deputy commission for the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, told FAS employees that he is retiring from GSA and government services after more than 35 39 years, Federal News Radio has…
December 10, 2009