People

TSA could be model for Homeland

Fledgling agency's approach to IT could serve as vision for the proposed Homeland Security Department

Digital Government

FEMA pointed toward outsourcing

Gartner study finds obsolete equipment, high operating costs and poor asset management at agency

People

FEMA seeks wireless fix

FEMA will organize the government's communications capabilities under Project SafeCom

People

Bush's air traffic move draws flak

President Bush amended a Clinton administration executive order to ensure that the government can continue contracting for air traffic control

Digital Government

DOT seeks smart card tech

Agency looking for information on technologies, such as biometrics, that could enhance its smart card program

Modernization

FEMA taking charge of wireless

FEMA will organize the government's communications capabilities under Project SafeCom

People

Grants awarded for port security

The $92.3 million in grants are aimed at enhancing security through initiatives that could include electronic seals

People

Air traffic controller crisis looms

Under its current hiring process, the FAA risks facing a skills gap in the future, a GAO report says

People

TSA launches mega IT buy

Managed services at core of $1 billion IT infrastructure buildout for start-up agency

Digital Government

FAA to simulate GPS outages

FAA plans to run a simulation in September to assess the impact of a GPS outage on air traffic control

People

State issues ID card plan

State Department officials have learned that changing ID cards means more than printing new badges

People

Bush's air traffic move draws flak

President deletes phrase describing air traffic control as 'an inherently governmental function'

Digital Government

TSA begins $1B IT services buy

Agency releases statement of objectives for creation of information technology infrastructure

Acquisition

DOT curbs ITOP buys

The Transportation Department's Information Technology Omnibus Procurement, which has handled more than $2 billion in task orders governmentwide, will no longer be open to business from agencies outside the department.

Digital Government

STARS to proceed, despite criticism

FAA, Raytheon disagree with IG report

People

NASA taps knowledge net

Industry network helps members improve project management skills

People

TSA preps smart card program

The Transportation Security Administration plans to launch at least two pilot projects this year for a smart card program...

Acquisition

Indus wins $174M IT services pact

The Federal Highway Administration has awarded Indus Corp. a performance-based contract for IT services

Acquisition

DOT switching gears on ITOP

Department is considering using ITOP as a vehicle for the Transportation Security Administration

Digital Government

FAA forges ahead with STARS

The FAA plans to install a new air traffic control system in Philadelphia in November despite unresolved problems, an IG report found