Acquisition
IG: NIH follows most buying rules
The National Institutes of Health's assisted acquisition services have improved, but some problems remain, an inspector general has found.
Modernization
EPA to get Virtual Earth technology
The Environmental Protection Agency will use Microsoft’s Virtual Earth Mapping technology to display geospatial information.
Cybersecurity
$300M in transit grants to aid in homeland security projects
DHS announced $300 million in economic stimulus law funding is available for eligible port security and mass transit projects.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers praise Obama on cybersecurity approach
President Barack Obama’s plans to improve cybersecurity received positive reviews from several senior lawmakers on Friday.
Modernization
GSA offers e-Buy to state and local governments
GSA’s online tool used to get quotes from approved vendors is now available to state and local governments.
Modernization
DHS to scrutinize service contracts
As part of an efficiency initiative, DHS officials will perform an extra review on all professional service contracts over $1 million starting immediately.
Modernization
DISA seeks on-demand communications
The Defense Information Systems Agency wants to build an on-demand communications system.
Modernization
Q & A: High-tech cutter reaches milestone
Coast Guard Rear Adm. Gary Blore expects the first National Security Cutter to receive certification for classified communications in the near future.
Acquisition
Contractor salary cap raised by OFPP
The Obama administration's scrutiny of contractors and their salaries makes this cap more important than ever, an expert said.
Acquisition
Obama signs law to reform weapons buying
The new law gives Defense Department officials more requirements for overseeing big-ticket weapons acquisitions to keep them on schedule and hold down costs.
Acquisition
Experts: Acquisition jobs offer few incentives
A panel of experts said the field has lost its luster because the jobs have become administrative positions.
Acquisition
Proposal would clarify sole-source language
Regulators want to amend regulations to minimize confusion about when a small business owned by a service-disabled veteran can get a sole-source contract.
Modernization
CBP to spend $100M on SBInet
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it will use the money to improve its border surveillance technology and communications.
People
Lee joins Professional Services Council
Deidre Lee held some of the top federal acquisition roles during a 32-year government career.
Acquisition
Bills back GSA Multiple Award program
The GSA Multiple Award Schedules program is often the first step for small business entering the federal contracting marketplace.
Acquisition
Alaska Natives grab senator's attention
The special set-aside status of Alaska Native Corporations raises questions as Congress and administration seek to end no-bid and sole-source contracts.
Acquisition
Supplemental bills would restrict award fees
Congress tries to toughen a 2007 law that set guidance on how to judge whether contractors' work is worth any extra money.
Acquisition
DOD IG spots conflict in regulations
The Federal Acquisition Regulation has conflicting rules for small-business contracting, according to DOD's inspector general.
People
Industry skeptical of proposed contractor cuts
Some companies disagree with the president’s plans to reduce the defense contractor workforce, but they are reluctant to antagonize their federal customers.
People