Cybersecurity

House OKs security clearance Band-Aid

The measure would extend existing security credentials. DOD halted processing security updates and background investigations because of cost.

People

FDA center launches internal assessment

The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research wants to establish best practices for its Advisory Committee Meeting.

People

ITS names new strategic director of acquisitions division

Ronald Endicott will be responsible for the division’s strategic focus and alignment and for the management of Leads’ U.S. Army programs.

People

Deltek adds chairman to Kevin Parker's titles

In addition to promoting Parker, Deltek's board chooses Anteon CEO and Sallie Mae president as new board members.

People

Education, HHS unveil program to ID loan defaulters

Education will gather data on people and HHS will perform a computerized match.

Cybersecurity

Security clearance pause puts agencies, contractors at risk

DOD’s surprise move provokes demands for quick resolution

People

CDW-G issues RFP for Small Business Partner Consortium

CDW-G, an information technology solutions provider to governments and educators, announced that it is seeking small businesses to partner with the company on federal business opportunities.

People

Apptis names new CFO

He has more than 20 years’ experience in the IT industry and deep experience in financial operations.

People

Brubaker to leave SI

He joined the company in 2003 to oversee corporate marketing activities.

Cybersecurity

Rumsfeld urged to reverse DOD's clearance processing halt

PSC, ITAA, AFCEA and other groups want the Defense secretary to resume the normal flow of security clearances.

People

VA names IT office head

Robert Howard joined the Department of Veterans Affairs a year ago as a senior adviser.

Digital Government

Small Business League sues NASA over information requests

Information should be available to the public under the Freedom of Information Act, organization asserts.

People

Lockheed buys Savi Technology

The transaction brings Savi's RFID expertise and customer base to Lockheed Martin.

People

Virtual science library established for Iraqi universities

Researchers can now get access to more than 1 million documents at seven universities.

Modernization

Sun's McNealy to focus on e-government

Dressed in a hockey jersey and shooting pucks into the audience, Sun Microsystems chairman Scott McNealy said the biggest federal business opportunity is e-government.

People

DOD halts security clearance checks

ITAA and PSC want the Defense Department to reconsider its decision to stop processing contractor clearances.

Acquisition

Reverse auctions losing bid for broad use

But GSA officials, saying the method has shown success, push for wider adoption.

Digital Government

Curtain call for the supporting cast

Integrators are the contracting stars, but tech firms make the show.

Digital Government

Remote possibilities

Satellite offices opened to support contracts can attract new work, build customer satisfaction