Acquisition

Energy awards Oak Ridge management contract to incumbent

UT-Battelle gets a five-year, $6.3 billion contract extension for continued operation and management of the laboratory.

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DISA's Encore II contract valued at $13B

Vehicle expected to help defense agencies transition their services to DISA's NCES program.

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Army readying satcom contract

The World-Wide Satellite Systems vehicle will be worth $5 billion.

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Scant data on overseas outsourcing

A congressional watchdog agency says more research is needed to understand the economic and national security risks.

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FTI hits rough air

Performance snags, project delays could jeopardize FAA network

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Software helps Minnesota spend wisely

Officials monitor agency purchases statewide

Acquisition

Wagner to lead GSA reorganization

Change inspires cautious optimism among acquisition experts

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GAO criticizes IT spending at HHS, CMS

Auditors find agencies lack sound processes for high-level management of IT.

Acquisition

Miami-Dade signs new enterprise license agreement

The deal will enable the Florida county to make better use of Autodesk software.

Modernization

TCE deadline extended by one week

The Treasury Department has extended the deadline for bids on the Treasury Communications Enterprise contract from today until next week.

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DHS to issue RFP for border control technology

Secretary Michael Chertoff said the department wants an integrated package of next-generation technologies to help secure U.S. borders.

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DHS releases solicitation for rapid tech program

The Rapid Technology Application Program will fund, develop and deliver new technologies within six to 18 months after awarding development contracts.

Acquisition

OFPP to address acquisition workforce certification

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy will soon issue new guidelines for acquisition workforce certification standards.

Acquisition

NASA preps SEWP procurement

SEWP IV, due to be awarded July 2006, will include set-aside contracts for service disabled veteran-owned small businesses.

Cybersecurity

GAO: Little federal data on "offshoring" of services

Watchdog agency says more information needed to assess impact of "offshoring" services on the U.S. economy.

Acquisition

SBA sued over protest documents

The American Small Business League has filed suit against the SBA for the agency's alleged failure to provide documents pertaining to contracting protests.

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Encore II RFP due soon

The solicitation will officially disclose the value of the contract.

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Charbo: Procurement drives EA at DHS

The chief information officer said the department wants to develop its new enterprise architecture through purchases.

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Panel: Meld program management, acquisition for success

Panelists advised that program management should be part of the acquisition process from the beginning of IT projects to the end.

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Memo to promote use of NetCents

The Air Force will issue directives so IT organizations more widely use the contract.