Digital Government
ITAA, Va. tech council combine forces for legislative lobbying
The two independent advocacy groups will focus their lobbying skills on public policy issues, programs and events of concern to both organizations.
People
Argent Software names new fed sales director
New hire Michael Arline has more than 20 years of experience in providing technology solutions to the federal marketplace.
Acquisition
GSA awards VETS contract to Information Innovators
The service-disabled, veteran-owned small business joins some 40 other firms under the contract set-aside, which has a potential overall value of $5 billion.
Acquisition
Performance-based acquisitions down in fiscal 2006
Departments slid to 49 percent in fiscal 2006 from 50.9 percent in fiscal 2005, the Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation found.
Modernization
CACI partners with integration tool maker
CACI will resell ETI Solution, an integration tool CACI uses in conjunction with its role as primary contractor for DODs Standard Procurement System.
People
Seeking more transparency, senators turn to Web
Several bills recommend putting online more details of Senate proceedings, such as committee hearings and the text of legislation before senators vote on it.
Modernization
911 vendor joins partnership
911 Enable will participate in the National Emergency Number Association's Next Generation Partner Program.
Cybersecurity
OMB checks progress on HSPD-12
Starting March 1, agencies must report quarterly on their Web sites how many credentials they have issued.
People
Air Force to reorganize intell community
The Air Force will create a single command structure for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
People
DISA seeks broadband satcom service for Air Force One
The service, which will also cover 26 other Special Air Mission aircraft, should provide voice over IP, videoconferencing and other applications.
People
GSA awards contract for e-travel data analysis
TRX Data Services will develop systems for consolidating data, generating management reports and mining data for potential savings.
People
U.K. streamlines e-gov access
The British government plans to radically reduce the number of government Web sites and to broadly expand information sharing between departments.
People
Report: Postal Service ready to ensure better delivery
Postmaster General John Potter said the USPS is poised for new breakthroughs in service improvement and cost reduction.
People
FirstGov.gov rechristened USA.gov
Officials changed the name of the popular government information portal FirstGov.gov to USA.gov to have a more recognizable name.
Modernization
Details of TCE deal emerge
GSA agrees to cut Treasury's management fees in half for using Networx.
People