Federal Manager's Daily Report

OMB has sent out notices seeking nominations for two awards co-sponsored by OMB’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy and the Chief Acquisition Officers Council.

The Alternative Dispute Resolution Awards in Acquisition recognizes outstanding use of alternative dispute resolution by federal agencies and private sector organizations in acquisition matters. The competition recognizes agencies and private sector organizations that use a variety of consensual techniques to resolve federal acquisition disputes. For more information on the award and application procedures, go to http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/procurement/memo/adr_award_021108.pdf.

The other award, the Federal Acquisition Regulation Award, recognizes individuals who made a significant contribution to the FAR process in fiscal year 2007. For more information on the award and application procedures, go to http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/procurement/memo/2007_far_award.pdf.