Because the Internet removes geographic boundaries and compresses time and space, people and businesses can reside wherever, making it difficult for government entities to sustain their tax base. Governments will be under pressure to offer services to attract businesses and individuals. Along with the Internet, we have seen the growing importance of IT in almost all areas of government. A change for the better. The gap between government and commercial purchasing is much more narrow these days, thanks to the Internet and procurement reform.
Government has greater flexibility in procurement.
Agencies are relying more on the GSA s Multiple Award Schedule. In addition, many agencies now buy off multiple-award contracts open to several agencies. Governments will need to become more competitive. The ability to work with the latest hot technologies, to be part of a highly charged environment and to be technically challenged by mission all rate higher from a job-selection and satisfaction standpoint. Governments need to become more creative in the way they attract and retain a technical workforce.