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Acquisition gets a double dose of expertise
FAI, DAU teaming together to provide contracting officers and others training and tools.
Tags: contracting , Kathleen Turco , GSA , OMB , OFPP , FAI , acquisition workforce , greening of government , BRAC , civilian property disposal , Jason Miller
OMB busting contract myths
The Office of Management and Budget wants to improve government-industry communication. It has launched a myth-busting campaign to help agencies understand procurement rules. Officials say poor communication often leads to faulty contracts and wasted money.
Tags: contracting , management , OMB , OFPP , Dan Gordon , FAI , FAR , Meg Beasley
DAU launches acquisitions marketplace
Lyle Eesley, director of the Learning Center of Excellence for Service Acquisition at DAU, joins the Federal Drive with more information on the Service Acquisition Mall (SAM)
Tags: Federal Drive , Defense , DoD Report , DoD , Service Acquisition Mall
DAU hires new president
The Defense Acquisition University has a new president.
Tags: Federal Drive , DoD Report , contracting , Kathrina McFarland , DoD , Missile Defense Agency, service acquisitions
DAU hires new president, launches services tool
Katrina McFarland takes over for Frank Anderson as the new head of the Defense Acquisition University. DAU also will provide help for all agencies in buying services.
Tags: contracting , Kathrina McFarland , Lyle Eesley , Frank Kendall , Ashton Carter , DoD , Missile Defense Agency , service acquisitions , Service Acquisition Mall , Jason Miller
Game On at Defense
The Defense Acquisition University has launched the first ever Department of Defense casual games site. Games Czar Alicia Sanchez explains.
Tags: Federal Drive , DoD Report , technology , acquisition , Defense , DoD , Alicia Sanchez
OMB preparing performance management dashboard
Administration will list agencies' progress in meeting their high-priority goals detailed in the 2011 budget request. OMB wants quarterly updates to ensure agencies are on track to meet their plans of actions and milestones. Meanwhile, the House passes a bill to mandate a new type of performance management.
Tags: management , Shelley Metzenbaum , Shelby Hallmark , Frank Anderson , Henry Cuellar , OMB , Labor , Senior Executives Association , GPRA , PART , performance management , Jason Miller
