Acquisition
Letter: Special contracting treatment hurts Alaska Native firms
Allowing noncompetitive awards to certain classes of contractors should be limited to the same requirements as other 8(a) companies.
Modernization
OMB, agencies to push green IT in contracts
Agencies have been including contract language for green computing voluntarily, but OMB plans to issue a FAR provision to make it policy.
People
GSA issues laptops to kick off teleworking plan
Concerns about employees using unsecured personal computers to access agency networks led to the step, GSA's CIO said.
People
IG to DHS: Spend more wisely
In a semiannual report to Congress, the IG said the department could have done a better job of spending $26 million.
People
Letter: Higher-level politics impede COTRs
A director hindered the efforts of one contracting officer's technical representative.
People
OMB gives agencies method to measure EA value
New practice guide will help architects show how enterprise architecture can help programs meet missions needs.
People
DISA acquisition executive retires
Diann McCoy will finish her government career Jan. 3, 2008.
Modernization
Digitally connecting roads, cars drives DOT's plans
The department is studying what is needed for vehicle infrastructure integration, which could help reduce traffic and accidents, Paul Brubaker said.
People
Group to GSA: Be a 'trusted adviser,' 'thought leader'
A Northern Virginia Technology Council’s working group told officials to win back customer confidence by speeding processes and using cutting-edge technology.
People
DHS' data mining sparks more controversy
Although the department ended one program, it is still conducting visual analytics research through another.
Digital Government
Senators urge DEA to legalize e-prescribing of controlled substances
Pressure to require e-prescribing grows as HHS Secretary Leavitt issues a statement backing a health IT mandate in exchange for higher Medicare payments for doctors.
People
As lawmakers wrangle over funding, Army prepares for worst
The service's operations and maintenance money will run out toward the end of February 2008 if lawmakers and Bush can't reach an agreement.
People
Letter: Who should oversee DHS' exit system?
A separate federal authority that reports to the department should take on the task, not organizations related to customs and immigration.
Acquisition