Cybersecurity
GSA, DOD seek data encryption under SmartBuy
Federal agencies could take advantage of volume discounts when they buy encryption software through the SmartBuy program.
Modernization
‘Green’ computers can replace toxic PCs
Transportation Security Administration has bought 450 green PCs in past 6 months.
People
Keeping modernization on track
The Internal Revenue Service is in the midst of one of the most protracted of all systems renovations as it modernizes its Master File taxpayer account system.
People
Congress to act on workforce shortage
Rep. Moran eyes DOD spending bill as vehicle for acquisition changes.
Acquisition
Software on tap
Software-as-a-service providers are back with new and more popular offerings.
Acquisition
A tip of the iceberg?
Sen. Grassley’s inquiry into GSA’s contract with Sun could open up a wider investigation.
Acquisition
Editorial: A missed opportunity
GSA Administrator Lurita Doan's recent testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee was a spectacle that amounted to very little.
Acquisition
NASA invites open-source partners
CosmosCode project will let open-source coders develop space exploration software.
People
GSA picks final 3 for HSPD-12 managed service contract
The agency cut the number of vendors competing to run its HSPD-12 managed service office from six to three.
People
More acquisition reforms coming in defense spending bill
Rep. Jim Moran said he is especially worried about the contracting workforce and small-business support.
People
OMB wants desktop standard written into contracts
Karen Evans has recommended adding language to the Federal Acquisition Regulation requiring contracts to include the requirement that all software and hardware do no conform to the standard configuration.
People
DOD: Projected WIN-T cost soars by $2.2B
The 15.5 percent increase, which the Army attributes to expanded deployment plans, leaves the program in breach of acquisition laws.
People
NARA shops for data-recovery services
The administration wants to ensure records are safe in the event of a major accident or disaster.
Cybersecurity
GSA, OMB to announce McAfee SmartBuy deal
The deal, which was completed in December 2006, will finally be announced as early as next week.
Modernization
Sprint will not protest Networx decision
Company and GSA officials confirmed that after Sprint’s debriefing earlier this week, Sprint decided to let the governmentwide acquisition contract move forward.
People
NASA broke procurement promise to GAO, senator says
GAO dropped a bid protest after NASA promised to recompete a contract, but the space agency never followed through, Sen. Chuck Grassley said.
People
GSA completes acquisition service merger, once and for all
The General Services Administration has cleared the final hurdle that will complete the merger of the Federal Technology Service and Federal Supply Service.
People
Sen. Grassley presses GSA's Williams on Sun deal
Sen. Charles Grassley has asked Jim Williams how much Williams knew about the agency's decision to renew Sun Microsystems' schedule contract despite IG concerns.
Modernization
E-procurement pays its own way
Strategic sourcing and e-procurement transform purchasing in DeKalb County, Ga.
People