Modernization
Alliance: DHS will miss Pass card deadline
The Smart Card Alliance says the department cannot finish testing ID cards with RFID tags in time for them to be an alternative to passports by next summer.
People
Decision on Navy pay system expected next week
A briefing is set for Sept. 25, but most Navy officials would prefer to use the Marine Corps' system rather than DIMHRS, at least at first.
People
EDS to run data center for DHS
The department has awarded the company an $800 million contract to manage the second of its two major data centers.
People
VA to move financial-services center to e-invoices
The department awarded a contract to two companies to help with the system, which should enhance security and reduce errors.
People
Why training programs often fail
In most contracts, integrators are measured on the efficiency of the training process, rather than on the increased competency of end users.
People
DIA issues RFP for intell analysis support
The five-year contract with a ceiling of $1 billion would give the Defense Intelligence Agency analysis assistance in 29 areas.
Acquisition
EPA taps Microsoft for mapping help
The agency will use the company's Virtual Earth program to help track environmental data.
Acquisition
Petrillo: Wrong lessons learned
Procurement changes in the 1990s were radical departures from hard-won lessons of the past
People
Kelman: Washington’s fear industry
The rest of the country focuses on creating a positive workplace to motivate workers
Acquisition
Editorial: A Sun mess
The long-festering battle between Sun Microsystems and the government about allegations that the company overcharged agencies needs to end.
People
USDA outsources its finances
The Agriculture Department could smooth the path for other large agencies to outsource their financial operations with its decision to award Accenture a $102.6 million financial management services contract
Acquisition
Sun cancels its GSA schedule
Experts vary on how Sun’s long dispute with GSA could affect schedule program
Modernization
Alliant protests won’t stop GSA
The General Services Administration is stuck at the starting gate with its latest major information technology contract, Alliant. Seven companies have filed eight protests against the contract’s award, and GSA must await a Government Accountability Office decision.
Acquisition
Security convergence means seeing the big picture
Employees who work in separate departments of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service regularly come together to discuss security convergence: bringing together building and network security operations.
Acquisition
Convergence is more than buzz
GSA seeks to revamp schedules to reflect merging of physical and computer security
People
Senate committee calls for independent review of WIN-T
Senators are concerned about what they call technological challenges and programmatic uncertainties, which could lead to additional cost growth and schedule slips in the program.
People
OFPP details how to bring retired acquisition workers back
Administration wants plans on how agencies will implement the General Services Administration Modernization Act provision by next month.
Acquisition
Sun pulls out of GSA schedules contract
Sun officials said the company will remain a federal contractor, but won't have a GSA MAS contract.
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