http://www.govexec.comen-usWed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2007/01/multiple-award-maze/23555/How the GSA schedule really works - and how to stay out of trouble.Kimberly PalmerWed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2007/01/multiple-award-maze/23555/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/01/convicted-procurement-executive-dies-in-prison/23519/Former contracting official was serving an eight-year sentence for extortion, accepting bribes and fraud, but claimed he was innocent.Kimberly PalmerWed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/01/convicted-procurement-executive-dies-in-prison/23519/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/01/agencies-detail-massive-effort-to-evacuate-lebanon/23500/For some stranded Americans, help from the government did not come soon enough.Kimberly PalmerFri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/01/agencies-detail-massive-effort-to-evacuate-lebanon/23500/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/01/survey-agencies-lag-in-procurement-practices/23390/Federal sector is slow to adopt purchasing techniques private companies have used for years.Kimberly PalmerTue, 02 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/01/survey-agencies-lag-in-procurement-practices/23390/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2006/12/treading-in-gray-areas/23251/Avoiding the appearance of a conflict of interest can be a high wire act.Kimberly PalmerWed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2006/12/treading-in-gray-areas/23251/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2006/11/femas-makeover/23188/Acquisition chief Deidre Lee is getting ready for the next Katrina - just don't ask about those no-bid contracts.Kimberly PalmerWed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2006/11/femas-makeover/23188/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/11/buy-american-compliance-tricky-in-increasingly-global-economy/23194/Adherence to laws requiring agencies to buy products produced largely in the United States can be expensive; some push to relax restrictions.Kimberly PalmerWed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/11/buy-american-compliance-tricky-in-increasingly-global-economy/23194/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/11/judge-stays-ex-procurement-chiefs-sentence/23169/David Safavian’s 18-month prison sentence will be delayed while he awaits his appeal.Kimberly PalmerThu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/11/judge-stays-ex-procurement-chiefs-sentence/23169/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/management/2006/11/acquisition-managers-were-overwhelmed-with-oversight/23056/Growing scrutiny of contracting work could stifle innovation, according to industry group.Kimberly PalmerThu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2006/11/acquisition-managers-were-overwhelmed-with-oversight/23056/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/10/cargo-scanning-subcontract-spurs-buy-american-dispute/22968/Subcontractors have few avenues to appeal prime contractor's apparent decision to buy mobile scanners from a partnership of Chinese and American companies.Kimberly PalmerThu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/10/cargo-scanning-subcontract-spurs-buy-american-dispute/22968/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/10/justice-settles-procurement-case-launches-anti-fraud-effort/22916/Deputy attorney general starts national, interagency initiative for battling procurement fraud.Kimberly PalmerWed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/10/justice-settles-procurement-case-launches-anti-fraud-effort/22916/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/10/tsa-begins-virtual-training-for-contracting-officers/22844/Acquisition “boot camp” will last eight months; new concept could be expanded to other agencies.Kimberly PalmerMon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/10/tsa-begins-virtual-training-for-contracting-officers/22844/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/09/convicted-ex-procurement-chief-granted-sentencing-delay/22822/Prosecutors set to argue that David Safavian lied at his trial, which could result in a longer sentence.Kimberly PalmerThu, 28 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/09/convicted-ex-procurement-chief-granted-sentencing-delay/22822/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/09/judge-denies-new-trial-for-ex-procurement-chief/22684/David Safavian, a former senior administration official, will be sentenced in one month.Kimberly PalmerTue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/09/judge-denies-new-trial-for-ex-procurement-chief/22684/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/08/nonprofit-group-tests-new-contracting-tools/22535/Agencies, companies join forces to improve post-award contract management.Kimberly PalmerWed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/08/nonprofit-group-tests-new-contracting-tools/22535/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/08/ex-procurement-chief-argues-for-new-trial/22502/Lawyer for David Safavian says his conviction on obstruction of justice charges was unfair because hearsay was admitted as evidence.Kimberly PalmerThu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/08/ex-procurement-chief-argues-for-new-trial/22502/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/07/veteran-owned-businesses-squabble-over-definitions/22289/GAO upholds set-aside contract even though winner didn’t qualify at time of award.Kimberly PalmerWed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/07/veteran-owned-businesses-squabble-over-definitions/22289/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/07/omb-highlights-emergency-contracting-provisions/22244/Update to Federal Acquisition Regulation makes for easier access to emergency procurement rules.Kimberly PalmerWed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/07/omb-highlights-emergency-contracting-provisions/22244/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/05/trial-of-former-procurement-chief-begins/21904/Prosecutor alleges Safavian lied, misled officials about dealings with Abramoff; defense lawyer argues the two were simply friends.Jenny Mandel and Kimberly PalmerWed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/05/trial-of-former-procurement-chief-begins/21904/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2006/05/congressmans-office-searched-in-contractor-bribery-probe/21860/Earlier search of lawmaker’s home turned up $90,000 in cash hidden in freezer, according to FBI affidavit.Kimberly PalmerMon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2006/05/congressmans-office-searched-in-contractor-bribery-probe/21860/Contractinghttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/05/smithsonian-battles-back-against-critics-of-contract/21796/Opponents focus on secrecy and exclusivity agreement between the institute and cable TV network.Kimberly PalmerThu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/05/smithsonian-battles-back-against-critics-of-contract/21796/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/05/contractors-bribes-to-louisiana-lawmaker-raise-questions/21790/Technology company executive pleads guilty to bribing a House member in exchange for help selling products.Kimberly PalmerWed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/05/contractors-bribes-to-louisiana-lawmaker-raise-questions/21790/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/04/gao-criticizes-oversight-of-contracts-to-alaska-native-firms/21690/Small Business Administration does not adequately track contract information or help agencies implement program, report says.Kimberly PalmerThu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/04/gao-criticizes-oversight-of-contracts-to-alaska-native-firms/21690/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/04/eeoc-signs-new-financial-management-outsourcing-pact/21567/Agency will continue to rely on Interior Department’s National Business Center to keep its financial systems up and running.Kimberly PalmerTue, 11 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/04/eeoc-signs-new-financial-management-outsourcing-pact/21567/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/04/former-acquisition-official-at-defense-agency-sentenced-to-11-years/21554/Ex-official accepted kickbacks in exchange for contracts.Kimberly PalmerFri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2006/04/former-acquisition-official-at-defense-agency-sentenced-to-11-years/21554/News