Acquisition
SEWP stays with NASA; Doan upset by decision
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy announced that NASA would remain the executive agent for the Scientific and Engineering Workstation Procurement, despite the objections of GSA.
People
Perot Systems builds portfolio with QSS Group buy
The acquisition gives Perot some new contracts, more staff and some expertise in areas such as information assurance.
Acquisition
GSA taps 40-plus firms for VETS deal
The five-year contract, set aside for serviced-disabled, veteran-owned business, has a $5 billion ceiling.
Acquisition
OFPP's Denett: Competition works
The OFPP administrator says GWACs are not proliferating but simply filling market needs.
Cybersecurity
IG flags Commerce security problems
The department must improve its handling of sensitive data and revisit key systems previously certified as secure, according to the inspector general.
People
National Defense University takes systems off-line
NDU, located in Washington, D.C., is currently without Internet or e-mail while undergoing unspecified maintenance activities.
People
U.K. launches procurement for GPS backup
The decision to install eLoran puts pressure on the U.S. Transportation Department to deploy a similar system, analysts say.
Modernization
GSA to host second Networx summit
The two-day event in January will provide information and opportunities to ask questions about moving from FTS 2001 to the upcoming Networx contract.
Modernization
USPS extends contract to HP
Under the IDIQ contract, HP will deliver hardware, software and services to upgrade the U.S. Postal Service’s distributed computing systems.
Cybersecurity
Industry wants unified set of security standards
The impetus for the group's formation was members’ belief that the government should have a consistent set of security standards that it expects contractors to comply with.
People
E-gov fee-for-service deals on the rise
Agency contributions are declining as fees cover more of the cost of the programs, part of OMB's long-term plans.
People
Kelman: More management insights
A learning-oriented workplace produces more positive achievements but also more mistakes.
People
Gates' Iraq focus could impede modernization at DOD
Defense Secretary is handed the challenge of balancing current and future priorities.
People
Fee-for-service taking hold for e-gov: OMB
Agencies are expected to spend more than $300 million on services from many of the 25 E-Government initiatives in fiscal 2007.
Modernization
Budget squeeze, SBInet award highlight 2006
Iraq war costs take toll on agency spending.
Acquisition
Six months into the Lurita Doan era
GSA’s new administrator lives up to her lightning rod reputation.
People