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AbilityOne
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GSA’s e-commerce initiative strained by new protests, questions over supply chain risks
The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations pushed the General Services Administration for answers over how it will ensure e-commerce platform vendors will meet federal acquisition regulations and laws.
March 09, 2020 -
Agencies may get to keep seasonal workers for as long as needed
In today’s Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management wants to lift the current time limitations for seasonal appointments.
November 26, 2019 -
DoD could award more contracts to companies with disabled workforce
DoD wants to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to implement a demonstration project giving Defense agencies more incentive to purchase contracts directly from eligible firms employing those with severe disabilities.
April 03, 2019 -
Two studies debunk ‘urban myths’ about GSA Advantage
The Coalition for Government Procurement and the Naval Postgraduate School found agencies were getting better deals through GSA Advantage than through pilots using Amazon.
February 11, 2019 -
When it comes to acquisition, have it both ways: Compliance and convenience
Kevin Lynch, the president and CEO for the National Industries for the Blind, details how the e-commerce provision can meet the goals of expediency and fulfill federal laws.
May 03, 2018 -
Helpdesk award continues USDA’s trek toward more shared services
Cheryl Cook, USDA’s CIO, said the Forest Service awarded a contract to AbilityOne for tier one helpdesk services. This is one of several enterprisewide services the agency is creating to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
October 06, 2014