Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. When I was in government many years ago, I frequently dealt with people who wanted to use – the unpleasant word would be “abuse” — the ...

State and local governments spend more than $3.7 trillion every year on procurement. The federal government spent more than $750 billion in 2023. That’s nearly $4.5 trillion of taxpayer funds spent ...

When I meet new people in New York nonprofit circles, they sometimes say, “Wait, you’re the procurement guy!” The “procurement guy”? Really? It’s hardly the moniker I aspire to since writing about ...

President Donald Trump gestures during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on April 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) President Donald Trump signed a pair ...

Supply chain pressures have eased significantly since the pandemic, but procurement professionals are still mindful that they must prepare for the worst. The Global Supply Chain Pressure Index, which ...

Adam Stone writes on technology trends from Annapolis, Md., with a focus on government IT, military and first-responder technologies. From banking to buying and beyond, digital transactions are now ...

Procurement and sourcing are cornerstones of any business operation, as they greatly influence the cost structures, quality of production, and overall profitability. They ensure a steady flow of the ...

Seeking to capitalize on the Internet’s retail and financial-management capabilities, more states and school districts are using online-purchasing systems to buy everything from No. 2 pencils to ...

The Director General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Chris Najomo, has stressed the importance a well-structured procurement system, saying it could attract investment, enhances ...

Maryland’s Office of State Procurement failed to properly oversee contracts, enforce procurement rules and collect millions in required fees over several years.