Modernization
Compusearch debuts portal for e-acquisitions
The software ties vendors into an electronic acquisition process through secure and auditable links.
People
Doan to speak Tuesday at conference
Newly confirmed GSA administrator will address industry group.
People
FBI charges Pa. staff members in data wipe case
Employees erased e-mail messages and other data from the computers of a state senator under investigation for corruption.
People
HHS posts comparative price data on medical procedures
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services today posted on its Web site what Medicare pays for 30 common elective procedures and other hospital admissions.<@SM>
Cybersecurity
Postal Service plans HSPD-12 buy
USPS will prequalify vendors to oversee the implementation of its personal identity verification card system.
Cybersecurity
VA names new info security czar
Department taps Marine Vietnam vet and former Arizona county attorney for key slot.
People
War accounts under attack as DOD scrambles for funds
The Army and other services are shifting funds from critical missions to bolster operations and maintenance accounts departmentwide.
People
Justice awards CSC $42 million litigation case management contract
System will include unique interfaces for various agency divisions, allowing individualized access to information.
Cybersecurity
DSS lifts planned ban on .edu access
An internal panel determined that proposed restrictions would be burdensome and provide no security benefit.
People
GAO seeks ACE improvement
DHS needs to find a new development approach to trade processing system, according to review.
Cybersecurity
L-3 adds homeland security group
Craig P. Coy, former chief executive officer of the Massachusetts Port Authority, will oversee L-3’s homeland security operations.
Acquisition
GSA issues new Alliant draft RFPs
Small-business set-aside will bring as much as $15 billion to small firms, while the main contract is worth as much as $50 billion.
People
IAC announces election results
In all, 321 companies, or more than 65 percent of the IAC membership, took part in the two-week electronic voting process.
Modernization
Davis questions safety of FAA telecom program
Rep. Davis cited a recent April DOT inspector general report, which recommended that the FAA reconsider continuing the program.
People
Doan takes oath of office
The new administrator said GSA must do a better job of proving that it is the best federal procurement agency.
Cybersecurity
DSS denies .edu users access to clearance info
And the Defense Security Service must pre-approve .net and .org users before they can access data on cleared employees and companies, according to a new rule effective June 30.
Modernization
GIS firm extends government reach
The company will try to sell its geographic information system products and services to federal and state customers after finding success among counties and cities.
People
GE touts benefits of corporate e-filing
Filing its tax return electronically saved the company millions of dollars in out-of-pocket costs, officials said.
Modernization