People
Cross-domain solutions needed in Iraq
Because coalition countries use different computer systems to store and share information, a "sneaker net" has evolved, requiring people to physically walk information from Point A to Point B.
Digital Government
Adobe pushes PDF specification for ISO adoption
Specialized subsets are already ISO standards, but this will take the full PDF specification into the open standards process for the first time.
People
White House to post earmark info online
In his State of the Union address last week, President Bush called for cutting the number of legislative earmarks and exposing them "to the light of day."
People
Navy flight ops task order goes to ManTech
ManTech said the task order, issued under the SeaPort Enhanced multiple-award contract, has a potential total value of $39 million.
People
IRS awards $23M software contract to General Dynamics unit
General Dynamics IT will provide systems support for the IRS’ Software Development Life Cycle, which includes the agency’s tax administration applications.
People
Mitretek headquarters evacuated
A bomb detection robot removed and imploded a suspicious package that contained only papers, a police officer said.
People
Tax workshop for small, midsize businesses now online
The free IRS workshop is for organizations that have no tax experts on staff or have limited contact with outside advisers on tax compliance issues.
People
Vendors await Space Command RFP
EDS, Verizon and Northrop Grumman say they will pursue the command’s Uniform Communications project, which aims to provide a single, unified network serving 19 command sites.
People
DISA launches second NCES collaboration tool procurement
The agency also taps the Google-powered Intelink search tool for DOD-wide use.
Acquisition
Senate supports penalties for illegal hiring
Companies found hiring illegal workers would be blocked from getting government contracts, according to a provision in the Senate version of the minimum wage bill.
People
Satellite development delays cost DOD $1B
The Defense Department is considering the use of high-tech balloons and unmanned aerial vehicles as communications relays to bridge DOD's satellite gap.
Digital Government
Maine rejects Real ID
State lawmakers voted against the act because of concerns about money and whether the security of the computer-readable driver's licenses is worth the expense.
People