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

Welles: Making lists

Experts, managers, federal Web sites provide helpful hints, important dates.