People
DOD IG: Interagency contracting rife with problems
Defense procurements often go through GSA and other agencies without competition or price evaluations, auditors found.
Cybersecurity
Subcommittee will examine information privacy, security
Rep. Clay, the new chairman of the information policy subcommittee, plans to delve into problems highlighted by incidents of information breaches in 2006.
Acquisition
Congress begins to investigate Doan
The chairman of the House reform committee issued letters asking for documents on communications between Lurita Doan and the friend she tried to grant a no-bid contract to.
People
Doan's contract misstep will bring more scrutiny, experts say
The GSA administrator tried to give a no-bid contract to a company founded and run by a longtime friend.
People
First labs receive initial OK for voting system testing program
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has recommended that two Colorado laboratories be accredited to test voting systems against federal standards.
Cybersecurity
SaaS suppliers must educate fed buyers
Procurement shouldn't impede deployment of software as a service if federal buyers properly understand benefits.
People
Senate bill mandates a Web site for tracking congressional travel
According to the bill, the searchable Web site must be categorized by member, travel date and other common categories associated with congressional travel.
Modernization
Waxman to probe Doan's dealings
Rep. Henry Waxman has requested information from GSA administrator Lurita Doan as part of an investigation into allegations about her intervention in proceedings to consider the suspension or debarment of major IT contractors and other procurement irregularities.<@SM><@SM>
Modernization
GSA deal with Treasury not part of a trend
GSA believes that Treasury's situation is unique, and the price-break deal between the agencies won't lead to other agencies demanding discounts.
People
EPA awards SRA new Brownfields contract
Under the $40.3 million contract, SRA will provide the agency with technical and analytical support for the contaminated properties cleanup program.
People
GSA applauds telework ruling
GAO's affirmation that an agency can reimburse teleworkers for Internet access upholds GSA policy.
People
Air Force won’t join DKO until 2009
The service has decided to maintain its investment in its own portal until an existing contract expires, the CIO says.
Digital Government
Meals for Marines in Afghanistan insufficient, report states
Combat rations do not provide adequate nutrition for dismounted operations in the area's mountainous terrain.
People