People
OMB memo to clarify CIO responsibilities
The memo, expected next week, will outline the responsibilities of federal chief information officers for information technology functions.
Acquisition
Panel proposes new approach to pricing products
Experts are seeking to end the price-reduction clause and create a new way of ensuring fair prices.
People
Standards needed for first-responder ID cards, industry group says
The Smart Card Alliance recommends adopting FIPS 201, which is already the security standard for federal ID cards.
Acquisition
Interior, GSA plan on geospatial BPA
Official aim to save money, ease operations through the Geospatial Line of Business.
People
Defense authorization bill becomes law
President signs a bill that reforms contracting and rebuilds the acquisition workforce.
People
Michigan gets DHS approval to issue border card
Michigan’s Secretary of State expects to begin accepting applications for the new license next year from Michigan residents who are U.S. citizens only.
Digital Government
Also in the News: VA cancels contractor plans for GI Bill
VA officials say they could not find any vendor interested in handling claims management for education benefits as part of a new GI Bill, according to Air Force Times.
People
National Cybersecurity Initiative R&D effort launched
The government launched the National Cyber Leap Year project to identify the most promising "game-changing" concepts as part of its Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative.
People
Also in the News: Thousands of feds hit pay raise cap
More than 7,000 federal employees have hit the GS-15 salary cap of $149,000 and stand to lose thousands of dollars in pay and retirement income, Federal Times reports.
Digital Government
Philadelphia-based consultant buys McConnell International
Clinton Rubin purchases federal consulting firm founded by former OMB tech chief in a move to enter stable federal market.
Digital Government
Lockheed hires former DISA director
Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Charles Croom will work in the company's information systems and global services practice.
Digital Government
DISA officials defend data security measures
CIO responds to IG report by saying the agency has "better security than any place in the world."
Digital Government
Preparing for the Transition: Do's and Don'ts
A former government executive lists what career professionals should -- and shouldn't -- do when a new administration comes to Washington.
People