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

Denett nominated to lead OFPP

The Bush administration also nominates a new OMB director.

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

Modernization

IRS wants info on IT services

Responses are due May 1.

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

GSA seeks input on E-Gov Travel RFP

The agency is seeking data capture and business intelligence technology for the government's travel booking system.

People

Fellows to study business transformation

The Defense Department program will offer midlevel officers and managers a yearlong experience in business transformation.

People

GSA regions struggle to generate revenues

Internal figures show regions earning far less in IT Solutions business than planned so far this year

People

JTRS office says streamlined development could save billions

Study suggests R&D costs could be cut up to $6B by moving to an incremental approach to development.

People

Denett to be named OFPP director

Paul Denett brings more than 30 years of experience to the table.

People

Bibb: GSA focused on critical issues

Loss of revenue, reorganization issues and improving relations with Congress are among the most important topics for the agency's survival, acting administrator tells colleagues.

Cybersecurity

DHS asks for Secure Border bids

The Homeland Security Department has touted the initiative as a comprehensive way to control the border and enforce immigration laws.