People
Davis: Government needs to share
He said the federal government is weak in sharing information, taking action to meet challenges and investing in federal employees.
Modernization
In-Q-Tel head resigns
Just months after taking the position to lead CIA ventures, Yoran unexpectedly steps down, citing a desire to be home more.
People
Kelman: Dancing in the hallways
Denett, the Bush administration’s nominee for OFPP, is the right person at the right time.
People
Editorial: Hope or despair?
Many experts suspect that reasons unrelated to their qualifications — including midterm election politics — could delay any or all of the candidates’ confirmations.
People
Database to help prepare for disasters
OFPP is pushing for an online database consolidating disaster-related experts and contracts.
Digital Government
Army awards $5B desktop, mobile PC buy
CDW-G, Dell and HP, and six small businesses have been tapped for the 10-year deal.
Acquisition
OMB wants Congress to lift best-value tradeoff limits
Agencies should be free to choose the best service provider based on cost and quality, OMB reports state.
Acquisition
Vet-exclusive procurements to come by June
Revenues from small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans are up.
People
InfoZen wins $148M TSA contract
Company will be responsible for overseeing systems in the Office of Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing.
Modernization
AT&T wins defense contracts
The company will conduct a local-area network upgrade for the Army and Air Force Exchange Services under a three-year, $4.8 million contract.
People
Guident to provide business intelligence to GSA
Purchase agreement worth at least $2.1 million is a big win for 8(a) integrator.
Cybersecurity
USAID implements wireless intrusion-prevention system
AirTight Networks provides technology to keep out eavesdroppers
People
Editorial: A glimmer of hope
GSA needs senior political leadership positions filled so the agency can deal with its problems. Doan’s nomination has already lifted the spirits of GSA’s employees.
People
GPO in a hurry to get to the future
The agency has given vendors 30 days for Future Digital System proposals.
People