People
DHS turns to old model for R&D
Research centers can help with technology acquisitions, but they raise ethics concerns.
Acquisition
Partner or patsy?
The economic downturn gives agencies a tool for negotiating contract discounts – if they use it.
Cybersecurity
DHS prepares to deploy virtual fence
Lab testing of the Homeland Security Department's SBInet virtual fence revealed minor computer bugs that are expected to be fixed before construction begins in March or April, the program's director said.
Acquisition
GSA gives Alliant small-biz contractors the all clear
The General Services Administration gave the all clear this week to the contractors tapped for the $15 billion Alliant Small Business contract.
People
Towns names subcommittee leaders
Reps. Stephen Lynch and Diane Watson will oversee two subcommittees that influence federal management and procurement issues.
People
White House launches site on economic effort
The Web site provides transparency and allows the public to interact with administration as it launches plans aimed at supporting the middle class and economic recovery.
People
Data requirement may be over for agencies
An OMB pilot program that required agencies to submit subcontracting data expired in December, even as regulators consider additions to it.
Acquisition
Lieberman creates contracting oversight panel
Sen. Joe Lieberman has created a subcommittee that will deal with contracting abuses. Sen. Claire McCaskill will chair the subcommittee.
People
IT execs confer with Obama
President Barack Obama met with technology executives to build support for IT initiatives in the economic stimulus legislation.
Acquisition
Panel will review Alaska Native set-asides
The House Small Business Committee said it will examine the SBA's program after a 2008 report raised questions about possible fraud.
Acquisition
Senator wants tougher checks on agencies' domestic buys
Sen. Brown wants to toughen the Buy America Act's requirements with a Web-based waiver process.
Cybersecurity
FEMA seeks IT for ID management
The agency wants innovative pricing choices for software that would control access and identity management to deal with surges in use after major disasters.
Cybersecurity
When complexity breeds remorse
As government tries to master big projects, the need for in-house expertise increases.
Modernization
IG: Air Force wireless project over budget
DOD's inspector general recommends reorganizing, recompeting wireless network project.
People
ITAA opposes anti-counterfeiting proposal
Trade group says proposal would cause major liabilities for contractors.
People
GAO: FAA's modernization improves
Financial regulation is a new area for reform, while information security and contracting continue as works in progress, government auditors say.
Acquisition
GSA works to improve Schedule 70 operations
GSA officials want to return the $16 billion IT contract program to its former prestige.
Acquisition
Agencies must share details about noncompetitive contracts
Regulators require agencies to post online their reasons for awarding a contract with no competition.
Acquisition
Paper urges tougher controls on contractors
A report recommends requiring contractors to report overpayments, have ethics programs.
People
Power positions: Federal positions on the front lines
A small number of politically appointed agency executives will set and enforce President-elect Barack Obama's policy and management initiatives.
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