Acquisition
DOD could create new small-business set-asides
A provision in the Senate's Defense Authorization legislation could open more doors for small businesses.
Modernization
Treasury delays TCE deadline
Treasury delayed deadline for controversial telecom contract for two weeks, until Dec. 1.
People
First Source RFP due by Nov. 18
DHS will accept submissions until Dec. 19 and award contracts in February 2006, according to an department official.
Acquisition
Northrop Grumman takes first step toward $2B Va. deal
A $3.5 million contract from the state will allow for transition planning for an eventual overhaul of Virginia's executive branch IT infrastructure.
People
Kelman: Grand challenge for government
DARPA offered $2 million for first driverless vehicle to cross the finish line.
People
NOAA turns to defense contractors
Three integrators will study risk reduction and system designs for the agency's next generation of weather satellites.
People
Army seeks companies with global reach
Service tries new contracting approach to advance IT modernization.
People
AKO protests focus on leased government facilities
The protests of CherryRoad Technologies and EDS primarily centered on Lockheed Martin’s proposed use of leased government facilities.
People
Defense bill could limit DOD contracting activity
Under a provision of the Senate version of the Defense Authorization bill, new acquisition centers would have to approve proposed procurements.
People
Alliant progress promised soon
An industry day to discuss GSA's forthcoming contracts was originally promised for this month, but it has not yet been scheduled.
Acquisition
HHS picks four for health net prototypes
Accenture, CSC, IBM and Northrop Grumman will develop test architectures for the proposed National Health Information Network.
Modernization
NCR pushes IBM out the window at USPS
Under previous contracts, NCR and IBM had provided the customized retail software used in post offices nationwide.
People
DOD reviewing acquisition reform
A review of the military's acquisition structure and processes could lead to the faster delivery of weapon systems to the battlefield.
People
GPO awaits Web-harvesting technology
Agency seeks technology that can query specific classes of information.
Acquisition
Report: Mixed forecast for fed market
Agency belt-tightening will affect some IT spending, DOD could decline.
Acquisition
Interagency contracting tops OFPP agenda
Burton and other ELC attendees discuss procurement strategies for 2006.
Acquisition
Aronie: Don't be a target
Using the False Claims Act as a weapon has moved to the GSA schedules.
People
SAP protests Air Force logistics contract
The company said the service did not pick best value in choosing Oracle for a new logistics system.
Acquisition
Kelman: An open letter to 1102s
It's a tough time for contracting officers, but innovation is needed more than ever
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