People
Letter: How much are contractors paid to overlook the obvious?
A reader says DHS and Boeing ignored basic tenets of IT development when working on SBInet.
People
FBI awards NGI contract to Lockheed Martin
Under the contract, potentially worth $1 billion, the company will develop the bureau's Next Generation Identification system.
People
FAA faces management, technical, funding challenges
The taxing and spending authority for a crucial trust fund will expire soon.
People
Letter: A question of manipulation
A reader responds to a story about large firms taking contract dollars intended for small companies.
Acquisition
Bush urges agencies to buy from AbilityOne program
The federal initiative works with public and private organizations to create jobs for people who are blind or have other disabilities.
People
GAO to DHS: Monitor use of special acquisition authority
The department has used the authority to buy $450 million worth of goods and services since 2004, a new report states.
Acquisition
Senators blast rule for woman-owned businesses
SBA would limit industries eligible for set-aside contracts.
People
SBInet hits software snag
DHS says it needs to perform additional tests on the initial 28-mile segment of the SBInet border surveillance system.
Acquisition
GSA awards risk analysis services contracts
OMB directs agencies to use the blanket purchase agreements for dealing with data breaches.
People
A void in the community
Rep. Davis’ decision not to run again strikes a blow to House’s acquisition and IT chops.
People
IG to investigate traffic data program, contract
Sen. Orrin Hatch and Rep. Anthony Weiner requested the audit of the Transportation Technology Innovation and Demonstration Program.
People
Rep. Davis suggests his replacement as Congress' contracting lead
The congressman, who will not seek re-election after he finishes his term, recommends Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) for the job.
Modernization
GSA ensuring offerings are IPv6-compliant
The agency sets up teams to focus on emerging technology, communications and contract portfolios.
People
Letter: FEMA front lines no place for novice acquisition workers
Getting someone straight out of college and putting them on the front line is not an answer to the shortage of acquisition workers, one reader writes.
Modernization
Most agencies still wary of SaaS
But DOD and GSA see software as a service as a way to reduce development costs.
People
Time for a Schedule 70 makeover?
New director of GSA's schedules contracts sorts through ideas for updating the program.
Modernization
Housing board encrypts mobile data on smart phones
The Federal Housing Finance Board is using Trust Digital's security software to meet information security requirements.
People
Condon joins Booz Allen Hamilton
Mary Ellen Condon formerly was vice president and director of strategic services at SRA International.
People
GSA to grade agencies on 508 compliance
The IT Accessibility and Workforce division will sample solicitations and let agencies know how well they are meeting the requirements.
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