Cybersecurity

Bill would change Coast Guard acquisition

The Coast Guard would change some acquisition processes under new legislation.

Digital Government

Chertoff joins Covington law firm

Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff has joined a D.C. law firm in its white collar defense and investigations group.

Digital Government

VA's health record system cited as model for a national network

Health specialists say the veterans medical system could be a low-cost solution to the problem of incompatibility among networks nationwide.

Digital Government

DHS secretary unveils 700 initiatives aimed at saving millions

Agencies will transition to e-documents and enterprise software licensing to cut costs.

Digital Government

Lawmakers urge Defense to halt competitive sourcing

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Acquisition

GSA announces 59 Alliant contract winners

The General Services Administration more than doubles the number of winners compared to its initial attempt to get the contract off the ground.

Digital Government

A Sneak Preview of an AHLTA Interface

Military clinicians really hate the interface for the Defense Department's AHLTA (<a href=http://whatsbrewin.nextgov.com/2009/03/ahlta_maybe_not_a_noun.php>maybe not a noun</a>) electronic health record system.

Ideas

Alliant awards due tomorrow

GSA sent out an update today to inform us that the $50 billion Alliant GWAC will be awarded on Friday, with the initial announcement coming on <a href="http://www.fedbizopps.gov/">FedBizOps</a>. Immediately after the award is posted, we should be bringing you the names of the companies who have been selected to receive awards.

People

DOD readers debate value of NSPS

Readers debate the problems and potential of DOD's pay-for-performance system.

People

Recommended reading

Fed workforce resists change; Pinching pennies in IT; A U.K. guide to better Web metrics; and LinkedIn privacy revisited.

People

Akaka offers federal training bill

Agencies’ performance depends on supervisors' leadership and management skills, senator said.

People

Kelman: Agencies have an opportunity to attract young, energetic employees

Agencies worried about losing seasoned employees to retirement should take advantage of opportunities created by a combination of scarce private-sector jobs and the new president's appeal.