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Safavian convicted
The former OFPP head has been found guilty of covering up dealings with lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Modernization
Key House leader pushes for FAA telecom project funding
Verizon lobbies to kill troubled FAA effort.
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DOD rethinks its IT procurement strategy
With concerns about abuses and a need to fulfill complex missions, is DOD ready to play taps for its use of GSA contracts?
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SBA seeks to help women earn contracts
The agency proposes a program to assist women-owned businesses.
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Denett confirmation hearing slated for next week
President Bush nominated him in April to be administrator of OFPP.
Cybersecurity
DOD toughens up wireless LAN security rules
Besides tougher and encryption standards, the new policy also requires intrusion detection systems that can geo-locate hackers or rogue access points.
Modernization
IWN moves to second phase
General Dynamics, Lockheed will vie for $3B wireless contract
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Safety Act rule improves process
Final rule clarifies previously vague measures and removes some provisions industry had not liked.
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Contractors seek edge by hiring former feds
Feds’ knowledge of acquisition regs considered a big plus.
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IRS modernization gets funding boost in House
H.R. 5576 would give the IRS $212.3 million for the business systems upgrade program, or $45 million more than President Bush’s $167.3 million budget request.
Acquisition
GSA details Alliant RFP
Minimum orders have been lowered to make the contracts more useful to midsize businesses, agency officials said.
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UPDATED: Officials say US-VISIT spending plan not ready
Department approval will free previously frozen funds for many key security efforts.
Modernization
University of New Hampshire revamps storage plan
The university crafts a storage blueprint and plans to award a contract later this month.
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GSA details audit problems
Agency deputy IG identifies $900 million in miscalculated funds in GSA’s 2005 audit.
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Only 150 accept GSA buyouts
Only 150 of the 395 buyout offers at GSA have been accepted so far, agency officials said.
Modernization
GPO seeks vendor to run D.C. identity card facility
The cards are part of a Homeland Security Presidential Directive requiring agencies to issue standard ID credentials to all employees and contractors.
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