Acquisition
IRS chooses Apogen for info system
The Enforcement Revenue Information System processes more than 3 billion transactions and generates more than 105 million summary records annually.
Modernization
Bechtel joins AT&T Networx team
The company expects to add Bechtel's engineering and project management heft to its bid for the upcoming telecommunications contract.
People
E-Authentication looking for new service providers
The General Services Administration is looking for ways to give the federal E-Authentication e-government project a boost by bringing in more credential providers.<@SM>
Cybersecurity
TSA selects eight vendors to bid on TWIC
The Transportation Security Administration issued the request for proposals to the winning contractors Sept. 1, and they must file responses by Oct. 2.
Modernization
Moving to Networx a 'daunting challenge'
GSA officials warn agencies and vendors not to underestimate the task of moving services from FTS 2001 to the new contract.
Digital Government
Walker: FEMA lacks financial reporting for Katrina
According to GAO, FEMA lacks a mechanism to request and report the financial activity of agencies working under FEMA in an emergency situation.
People
DOJ seeks to expand scope of fingerprint record system
The federal government wants to retain fingerprints collected from a broader range of cases, including nonserious offenses and serious adult and juvenile offenses.
Digital Government
NSF solicits bids to run next-gen Web project office
Academic, commercial and other organizations may apply to manage the project office of the Global Environment for Networking Innovations, which will research the Internet of the future.
People
GSA adds to its public affairs staff
Claire Dorrell starts today as the General Services Administration’s deputy associate administrator for communications.
Acquisition
Alliant RFP due in October
The General Services Administration is fine-tuning the solicitation now in response to comments from industry and other stakeholders.
People
Court vacates $17.4M FedBizOpps contract award
The decision, which remains under seal, is a win for FedBizOpps contract bidders Devis and ISC.
Modernization
Qwest acquires OnFiber Communications
The acquisition adds more network facilities to Qwest's stable, opening 23 metropolitan areas outside the company's 14-state local-service territory.
Modernization
Rhode Island leads nation in wireless investment
A reseller's study reveals the New England state is able to provide statewide wireless coverage across all levels of government.
Cybersecurity
SmartBuy prepares to talk protection
The office plans to negotiate with several companies for antivirus protection and software management services.
People
US-VISIT CIO resigns
Scott Hastings will leave the Homeland Security Department in the next two months because of health problems.
People
DOD tests use of e-ballots
As part of a pilot program, warfighters will be able to request and receive their ballots online for this year's elections.
People
6 groups that can make a difference
Smart feds join organizations where they meet and mix with a variety of professional people
Acquisition
Kelman: Good government is priceless
Federal procurement goals and legal constraints are out of whack and need a course correction.
People