Digital Government
Industry group grades Congress on bill votes
The Contract Services Association rated all members of Congress on issues of importance to its members.
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Doan eyes EAGLE
GSA's administrator is waiting for her schedule to clear so she can consider the future of DHS' governmentwide contract.
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Stryker symposium tests collaboration tools
The Army held a worldwide conference of more than 300 Stryker brigade elements last week using DOD's new collaboration software.
Acquisition
$10,000 reward offered for small-biz list
The American Small Business League is offering a reward for the first person who can provide a complete list of firms coded as small businesses and the amounts they won in federal contracts in 2005.
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Suss adds 3 federal IT consultants
The trio brings a wealth of experience in the federal marketplace, company President Warren Suss said.
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FTC creates blog to chronicle series on Internet tools
The Federal Trade Commission has absolved itself of all responsibility for the blog's content, which is written by an anonymous recent college graduate.
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DISA buying into SOA 'big time'
It's time for the department “to stop buying things and start buying services,” said DOD's CIO, speaking at the Milcom conference.
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OPM creates online program finder
A new section of the OPM Web site allows users to find any professional development program in the government.
Modernization
IRS' integrated strategy for IT modernization
The IRS will implement its Business Systems Modernization in smaller increments and in a more unified strategy, according to agency CIO Richard Spires.
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IRS tries piecemeal approach to modernization
Under a new five-year strategy, the IRS will upgrade its systems through bite-sized projects that reflect the priorities of the agency's IT and business experts.
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Air Force awards SAIC infrared contract
The $25 million deal will supply the Risk Reduction-Alternative Infrared Satellite System program with system engineering and other space-based infrared technology.
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Australian contractor names North American sales chief
Ken Kellstrom has been promoted to vice president of sales for North America, helping the Australian defense contractor expand its presence in the U.S. federal sector.
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Web site emulates MySpace for feds
YoungFeds, launched by the Council for Excellence in Government, provides a social space for the government's youth brigade.
Modernization
DISA close to awarding $3B circuit contract
Agency officials also update industry on upcoming procurements, including Encore II and NCES.
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