Cybersecurity

Energy acknowledges data theft

More such privacy breaches have almost certainly already happened, a security analyst says.

People

Safety Act rule improves process

Final rule clarifies previously vague measures and removes some provisions industry had not liked.

Acquisition

GSA details Alliant RFP

Minimum orders have been lowered to make the contracts more useful to midsize businesses, agency officials said.

Modernization

VA data theft sparks marketing blitz

Effective PR often is tied to what happens in the world.

People

Input critiques financial management line of business

Guidance on conducting competitions is complex and unclear, analysts say.

Acquisition

GSA issues draft SmartPay solicitation

Comments wanted on effort to renew government purchase card program.

Modernization

DHS sets final SAFETY Act rule

Rule implements 2002 law protecting makers of anti-terrorism technologies from liability.

Acquisition

GSA issues new Alliant draft RFPs

Small-business set-aside will bring as much as $15 billion to small firms, while the main contract is worth as much as $50 billion.

People

Pragma tool furthers trend toward certification

A suite of templates aims to help organizations reach CMMI Level 2.

People

SBA promises support for veterans

Agency says some functions being moved, not shut down.

Modernization

Davis asks OMB to act against TCE

Congressman asks Evans to intercede in Treasury's determination to award its Treasury Communications Enterprise contract rather than using Networx.

People

Bush closes veterans business offices

Kerry accuses administration of turning its back on veterans by shutting down organizations intended to help vets get contracts.

Acquisition

Democrats want SBA legislation hearing

Earlier markup session was postponed when almost 50 amendments were submitted before it was to begin.

Modernization

New Jersey picks Cingular

The wireless provider has signed a three-year deal with the Garden State.

People

GAO: E-invoicing could reduce DOD late payments

Small businesses, which are paid late more often than bigger companies, stand to gain the most from more timely payments.

Digital Government

Feds struggle to measure IT value

OMB’s demands drive need for better methods

Modernization

Palm seeks to break ‘Crackberry’ addiction

The company is angling for the federal market with the new Treo.

Modernization

Treasury picks Convera for search

Integration with Microsoft's SharePoint is a key aspect of Convera's strategy.

Cybersecurity

Study: Agencies compete with industry for service delivery

An Accenture study finds that agencies that lead in customer service are working to develop interactive capabilities on a par with the best of the commercial world.

People

Groups want all clearance processing resumed

DSS decided to continue work on secret clearances, but industry groups tell Congress that is not sufficient.