Digital Government

NASA turns to data for clues

Investigators turn to computer systems for clues to the space shuttle breakup

People

New NASA site withstands barrage

NASA had launched a revamped version of its Web site just hours before Columbia's demise

People

TSA to award system to check travelers

Tool will perform background checks and risk assessments on airline travelers

Acquisition

Unisys moving on TSA systems

Unisys has awarded 40 subcontracts to help get the TSA's IT infrastructure off the ground

Digital Government

Indian trust messages deleted

Report says Interior official Neal McCaleb wrongly deleted e-mails containing trust information

Acquisition

Small biz takes $409M Energy pact

Under the Energy Department's leadership, a small business has taken a large bite out of the federal procurement pie

People

Energy embraces e-gov

Department integrates systems, provides managers with tool to track programs

Acquisition

TSA taps California agency for HR services

TSA awarded a $554 million contract for personnel recruitment and hiring to a California government agency

Digital Government

FAA rolls out weather tool

Air traffic controllers have begun using a new tool to access more accurate, timely weather data

People

E-rulemaking ready for launch

Web site will make it easier for the public to comment on proposed rules and regulations

Acquisition

FAA smart card pilot delayed

The FAA has delayed a pilot program for smart cards, but is moving forward on other procurements

People

TSA preps $148 million more in grants

Last round included exploring new technologies, including vessel tracking and electronic notification of arrivals

Acquisition

Small biz gets big Energy order

DOE awards $409 million task order for IT support to RS Information Systems Inc.

People

TSA awards HR contract

Contract for human resources services is awarded to CPS Human Resource Services

Digital Government

Portal serves air traffic controllers

New FAA service portal is designed to give air traffic controllers easier access to critical data

Acquisition

GSA realigns service groups

GSA's Federal Technology Service will no longer manage governmentwide acquisition contracts

Digital Government

Electronic mapping to aid flood management

FEMA awaits funding to update mapmaking

Digital Government

FAA releases update of OEP

Version 5.0 expands Operational Evolution Plan timeline by three years to 2013

Digital Government

NASA slows some IT spending

NASA has placed a moratorium on IT expenditures not considered mission-critical

People

FAA veteran to join Lockheed

Monte Belger, a former senior FAA official will join Lockheed Martin Air Traffic Management