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Defense comptroller leaves for industry job
Tina Jonas heads to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. after four-year tenure as the Pentagon’s chief financial executive.
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GAO: Space-based Infrared system may miss schedule
Officials have set an aggressive, risky schedule that could ultimately delay the first launch of a military surveillance system, GAO said.
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Registered Traveler starts at Atlanta airport
Atlanta's airport today began offering the Registered Traveler program's expedited security lanes for enrolled and pre-screened travelers who get biometric identity cards.
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New office will manage schedules contracts
GSA's new Multiple Award Schedule Program Office will align policies and coordinate improvements.
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Intell community gets new IT policies
A directive issued by the Director of National Intelligence implements information technology policy for the intelligence community that focuses on information sharing, collaboration and mission.
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OMB tells agencies to update TIC plans
Agencies must update their plans for reducing their external Internet connections to include the pending modification to the Networx contract to comply with the TIC program.
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Bush signs bill to fund government
The measure fully funds two departments and provides continuing resolution money for other agencies.
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Letter: Application of contract types doesn't replace knowledge
This reader calls for risk-based contracting, stating "Fixed-price contracts are not a solution to poor cost understanding and control."
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Letter: Where there is high risk, fixed-price contracts don't fit
A reader doesn't agree with McCain fixed-price contract solution. Then states the result would be that "the contractors have no option but to bid high to cover their risk or to no bid."
Acquisition
Letter: Fixed-pricing for most awards is not reasonable
A reader writes, "The notion that everything can be awarded for a fixed price is a bit naive."
Modernization
IG: GSA must improve information security
Audit says agency must improve contractor oversight and encrypt all mobile devices.
Digital Government
Defense bill includes major contracting reforms
Measure headed to President Bush's desk would increase transparency and competition.
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OPM updates guidance for HR LOB
Agencies get more details on core functions and best practices under the Human Resources Line of Business initiative.
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Also in the News: Arizona offers military online voting
AZCentral.com reports that the state will allow military and overseas voters to use online system.
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DOD authorization bill reinforces competition, transparency, oversight
The bill, now heading to the White House, also calls for a Contingency Contracting Corps to ensure efficiency in urgent contracting.
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