Acquisition
GSA changes its mind, adds Stanley to Alliant
Stanley Associates protested after it was not among the 29 companies that won a spot on the contract last July.
People
Letter: Smithsonian records readily searchable
All of the databases in the Smithsonian Institution Research Information System are sitemapped according to the international standard and have been crawled by many, many robots.
People
Thrift Savings Plan executive wants to rein in day traders
Some federal employees with investments in the Thrift Savings Plan have become such aggressive day traders that the government has stepped in.
Digital Government
White House to blog about Middle East trip
Senior officials will discuss President Bush's visit to six countries in the administration's first blog.
People
Reps. Davis, Turner press for hearing on alleged Census troubles
Senior Republicans request House Oversight and Government Committee Democratic leaders to address reported issues with handheld program.
People
GAO creates checklist for auditor requirements
The Professional Requirements Tool labels what must and what should be used to comply with audits.
People
GSA: Feds can use Segways to get around
The interim rule allowing the use of the personal transport vehicles applies only to people with mobility impairments.
Digital Government
Lawmakers to micromanage more
Omnibus spending bill puts some agencies under increased congressional scrutiny.
People
New tech could help bolster borders
Critics attack State Department's decision to use long-range RFID in passport cards.
People
DOD implements pay changes in NSPS
The department has imposed new pay policies for workers covered by the National Security Personnel System, anticipating changes under 2008 Defense authorization legislation.
Acquisition
IRS taps SAIC for data management, security
The company will provide IT support under a $10 million task order awarded under GSA's Millennia Lite governmentwide acquisition contract.
Digital Government