Digital Government
NASA awards $10 million flight services contract to seven firms
Deal marks the start of a new commercial era for the U.S. space program.
Cybersecurity
DOD moves to speed cyber acquisition
DOD is embarking on an effort to increase the speed of acquiring cyberspace capabilities and increase the influence of end users on tech choices.
People
HHS publishes guidelines for agency podcasting
The Health and Human Services Department has published some tips to help agencies with podcasting, even though there are some indications the technology is losing popularity.
Digital Government
DHS, GAO disagree on details of acquisition planning
The Homeland Department said collecting data to decide when to begin planning for a major procurement is a waste of time.
Modernization
SSA needs better plan for online customer service, IG says
The Social Security Administration needs to get ready to deliver most of its customer service online, a report says.
Acquisition
How agencies can cut contracting costs
As agencies tighten their belts, contracting is ripe for cost savings, writes columnist Steve Kelman.
Acquisition
The hidden cost of strained government/industry relations
Despite efforts to foster dialogue, the relationship between government and industry seems to be on a downward spiral, writes consultant Jaime Gracia.
People
Internal struggles further muddy future of AKO
The Army and Defense Information Systems Agency are moving ahead with enterprise e-mail, but whether it will replace Army Knowledge Online -- an increasingly critical concern -- remains uncertain.
Digital Government