Acquisition
IG: GSA fixed STARS oversight
The General Services Administration's inspector general says the agency is keeping a closer watch on large task orders awarded under its set-aside contract for small IT companies.
Modernization
Spy satellite tally could increase
The Obama administration supports a plan from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Defense Department to modernize the country's electro-optical satellites.
Acquisition
IG: DOD, NIH need to clean up GWAC deals
Contracting officials waste money by awarding task orders without adequate competition, DOD auditors found.
People
Martha Johnson may bring old era back to GSA
Current and former General Services Administration employees are excited about the new leadership Johnson would bring to the agency.
Modernization
FEMA seeks contractor for asset-tracking system
The agency has published an RFI looking for a contractor to develop and manage its asset-tracking system.
Modernization
OMB updates guidance for stimulus money
Federal agencies must track 41 data elements on spending under the economic stimulus law, new guidance says.
Modernization
Next-gen spy satellite network to be established
Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair and Defense Secretary Robert Gates signed a classified memo March 30 that would establish a program to build a multi-billion dollar, next-generation spy satellite network.
Cybersecurity
Senate security bill would put burden on contractors
The measure would require the licensing and certification of people who provide cybersecurity services to agencies.
People
Navy keeps EDS on hand for extended NMCI transition
The Navy, realizing the move to the Next Generation Enterprise Network program will take longer than originally expected, has awarded EDS a contract to maintain Internet services through NCMI.
People
Baker to focus on results as VA's CIO
The former Commerce Department chief information officer also was a technology adviser on Obama's transition team.
People
Alliant awarded
The decision to give the Alliant contract to essentially every company that bid isn’t sitting well with some company leaders.
People
Senate confirms Mills to head SBA
Karen Mills would help put SBA back on track to carry out its lending, technical assistance and entrepreneurship programs, a senator said.
Modernization
GAO: Delays, costs still problems at DOD
The Government Accountability Office has issued a report that cites continuing high development costs and long delays for Defense Department programs.
Modernization
Requirements published for stimulus reporting
Organizations getting grants and loans under the stimulus law must use standard data elements, OMB says.
Acquisition
GSA shifts its FAS leadership
The General Services Administration is rearranging key managers in its Federal Acquisition Service.
Acquisition
OMB: Cost-plus contracts increased, decreased
A new report says total dollars spent under cost-reimbursement contracts have gone up since 2000, but their share of overall spending fell.
People
Official: Sole-source contract to continue NMCI
The Navy will negotiate with EDS to provide continuity of services after the NMCI contract expires Sept. 30, 2010.
Modernization
New rules for stimulus contracting
The federal acquisition councils published proposed rules for the reporting and legal requirements for contracts awarded under the economic stimulus law.
Modernization
DHS seeks info on Common Operational Picture
The Homeland Security Department is asking companies for advice on how to proceed with plans to improve its situational awareness tools.
Acquisition
Johnson to retire from GSA
The assistant commissioner for Integrated Technology Services at the Federal Acquisition Service will retire May 2.
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