Federal Acquisition Service

• IG says GSA missed out on potentially $1.1B in savings, but is that really the case?

  The General Services Administration’s inspector general reviewed new schedule contracts or those being renewed over a three-year period and found the agency may not be getting the price discounts that the government should expect.

  Reporter's Notebook

  April 28, 2020
• Former FAS commissioner discusses the current procurement landscape

  This week on Leaders and Legends, Jim Williams, former commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service and current partner at Schambach & Williams Consulting.

  Leaders and Legends

  March 04, 2020
• HHS’ shutdown of assisted acquisition services remains painful, wasteful

  HHS' decision to shut down its assisted acquisition services at the Program Support Center leaves vendors waiting for payment, costing the government hundreds of thousands in penalties and puts agency mission at risk.

  Reporter's Notebook

  March 02, 2020
• An expert’s take on the federal market

  This week on Off the Shelf, Alan Thomas, excecutive vice president for special projects at Trowbridge and former commissioner of the Federal Acquistion Service, joined host Roger Waldron for a wide ranging discussion of MAS consolidation, eCommerce and the state of the federal market.

  Off the Shelf

  February 25, 2020
• Senator asks intelligence community to look into Jeff Bezos phone hacking

  In today's Federal Newscast, after one of the world's wealthiest individuals had his phone hacked, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) wants intelligence agencies to begin an investigation.

  Federal Newscast

  January 31, 2020
• GSA names permanent leaders of Federal Acquisition Service

  The General Services Administration named Julie Dunne and Tom Howder to lead the Federal Acquisition Service on a permanent basis. Both has been acting in the commissioner and deputy commissioner roles, respectively.

  Acquisition Policy

  January 30, 2020
• Former GSA executive Thomas lands new industry role

  Alan Thomas, who recently left after more than two years as the commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service at the General Services Administration, is the executive vice president of special projects at Trowbridge.

  People

  November 12, 2019
• How GSA is using data to drive better decisions

  Emily Murphy, the GSA administrator, said over the past year the agency has collected and used more information about acquisition and real estate to save money and improve services.

  Acquisition

  October 23, 2019
• House proposal would require federal employees receive Internet of Things cyber training

  In today's Federal Newscast, federal employees would receive mandatory Internet of Things cybersecurity training under a new bill introduced by Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA).

  Federal Newscast

  October 22, 2019
• Departure of FAS commissioner could affect important initiatives

  The last couple of weeks have been busy on the federal acquisition front. Federal sales and marketing consultant Larry Allen had more insights.

  Federal Drive

  October 15, 2019
• DC delegate wants federal employees to have short-term disability insurance, for a fee

  In today's Federal Newscast, D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduces a bill to give federal employees short-term disability insurance, even if it means they'll have to pay for it.

  Federal Newscast

  October 03, 2019
• GSA’s Thomas to leave as head of acquisition service

  Alan Thomas, the commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service, will leave his position after more than two years to return to the private sector. Julie Dunne will take over as acting FAS commissioner.

  People

  October 02, 2019
• Schedules consolidation: Congratulations — phase I and the end of the beginning!

  Next Tuesday, Oct. 1, marks the beginning of a new era for the General Services Administration’s Multiple Award Schedule program. On that date, Phase I of MAS Consolidation will end with the issuance of a…

  Commentary

  September 27, 2019
• GSA@70: 32-year GSA telecom veteran marvels at the progress through the years

  GSA's Tom Howder's career started when his agency was stingy with delegations of procurement authority under the Brooks Act.

  Acquisition

  September 19, 2019