Acquisition
Denett: Award contracts to vet-owned businesses
In a new memo, he urges agencies to use the General Services Administration’s Veterans Technology Services Governmentwide Acquisition Contract.
People
Union won’t file HSPD-12 complaint against GSA -- yet
The National Federation of Federal Employees will hold off on filing an unfair labor complaint against the agency until the two groups can meet.
People
Senators join call for IGs' independence
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee plans to mark up legislation this year, its chairman said.
Acquisition
SBA, industry team on permit Web site
Business.gov now has a tool for companies to determine license and permit requirements, and the agency set up a program to develop resources for small businesses.
People
State to look for more passport help
The department wants IT and administrative support to handle the increase in passport applications.
Cybersecurity
VA to expand encryption to in-house removable storage
The decision follows a data breach at the department's medical center in Birmingham, Ala., that put millions of people's personal information at risk.
People
Hands-off approach helps e-commerce flourish, panel says
A lack of government regulation has enabled e-commerce to grow far beyond expectations, panelists said.
Digital Government
OMB adds more information to earmark database
Users can now track earmarks through the fiscal 2008 appropriations process, but it's not enough, critics say.
People
ACS settles fraud charges
The company will pay the government $2.6 million to resolve allegations that it overbilled several federal agencies.
People