Acquisition
Input: State, local outsourcing to grow
Economic pressure will compel state and local governments to pursue more outsourcing contracts in the coming years, a new study suggests.
Modernization
DISA picks Vion for 'on demand' storage buy
The $700 million storage buy is the second award in the agency's push toward a utility-based approach to technology services.
People
Sen. Akaka: Workforce issues could stymie procurement reforms recommendations
Panel members testified that the federal government's acquisition workforce shrunk 50 percent from 1996 to 2005.
People
GAO's new high-risk list looks much like the old one
The Government Accountability Office added three federal programs to its updated high-risk series report released today.
People
Texas wildlife work to continue with Verizon
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has awarded a contract to Verizon Business to continue providing an automated system to process hunting and fishing licenses.
Modernization
Verizon's Edgerton to retire
Susan Zeleniak will become head of the company's federal division.
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Perot Systems completes purchase of QSS
The purchase will increase Perot Systems Government Services' federal contracting revenue from 13 percent to 25 percent.
Modernization
Networx orders to be managed online
The GSA Operations Support Systems will become available piece by piece in the next year.
Modernization
DISA awards $12.2B Encore II contract
The Defense Department named six vendors to support its transition to an infrastructure for global online collaboration.
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Committee to investigate climate change research interference
The House reform committee will look into allegations that the White House Council on Environmental Quality interfered with the work of government climate change scientists.
Modernization
Bill provision would repeal GSA's new office
The General Services Administration’s move to combine its Office of Governmentwide Policy and Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs under a new office may be in jeopardy.<@SM>
Modernization
GSA will test Networx vendors' systems immediately
As soon as the agency awards the Networx telecom contracts, it will help winning vendors begin testing their operation support systems and security measures.
Modernization
GSA to strictly enforce Networx fair opportunity requirements
However, agency contracting officers will have broad discretion in developing specific ordering processes for their agencies, a Networx Universal official said.
Modernization
Vista emphasizes security over compatibility
Customer feedback showed that security was a greater issue than making sure applications run reliably on the operating system, Microsoft officials said.
People
Peek at fiscal 2008 reveals homeland security focus
President Bush’s requested IT funding will continue to emphasize homeland security and governmentwide initiatives to save money, OMB's Tim Young said.
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OPM survey finds smaller agencies excel in job satisfaction
The Office of Personnel Management used the survey to rank the top 10 agencies for worker satisfaction in four categories.
People
How Labor stays green
Labor Secretary Elaine Chao reveals how the department keeps its top score on the President’s Management Agenda.
Modernization