People
SSA seeks data recovery software
The Social Security Administration is fortifying its disaster readiness by seeking information from vendors about mainframe data recovery software.
People
DOD review of $13B Encore II to be completed by Feb. 14
Revisions expected, with new due date 30 days after release of new amendment.
Acquisition
FAR Council withdraws share-in-savings rule
The future of the contracting practice is uncertain after Congress fails to revive expired statutory authority.
Modernization
USPS to update automated forms
The U.S. Postal Service wants to convert its automated forms into intelligent documents that can accept digital signatures.
Modernization
GSA: Complexity causes Networx delay
Governmentwide communications contract proved to be too complex to award this summer as planned, agency says.
Modernization
Secure Border Initiative on fast track
DHS plans to issue a solicitation for a multibillion-dollar security initiative that will rely heavily on technology.
Acquisition
Davis: Fed market must be open
Rep. Tom Davis will continue to oppose efforts to limit competition from vendors with overseas operations.
People
NSA outsources hiring support
SI International will supply HR employees under a contract with a potential value of $6.9 million.
Cybersecurity
Identity card specs still in play
The Office of Management and Budget is reviewing a policy guideline it issued in August 2005.
People
Burnette named to FEMA post
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has named Tina Burnette to be the deputy director in charge of procurements related to hurricane relief efforts.
Cybersecurity
GSA e-commerce system back online
EOffer, the electronic bid submission system, was taken down after a user found a serious security flaw.
Modernization
DOD sets real-world test of HSPD-12
An exercise to uncover operational problems with issuing and using uniform federal identity cards is set to begin in April.
People
Army terminates spy plane/network contract
But the service still wants to build the Aerial Common Sensor.
Acquisition
GSA IG reportedly probes companies
The agency has sent subpoenas to approximately 30 companies for records related to their GSA schedule activities, industry sources say.
People
TSA seeks new baggage-screening tech
The Manhattan II program will develop technologies for deployment in and after 2010.
Modernization
Language Weaver inks reseller deal
Firm that develops automated language translation software enters into reseller agreement with Carahsoft Technology.
People
LAPD to implement intelligence, analysis system
It will enable investigators to collect, analyze, search and disseminate information on major crimes.
Acquisition
GSA taps FedBid for reverse auctions
The Internet marketplace, which specializes in public-sector acquisition of commercial items, will provide reverse auction services to GSA and other agencies.
People