Modernization
GSA hikes Networx minimum
The minimum revenue guarantees have been doubled for contractors on the Networx Enterprise governmentwide telecom deal.
Modernization
CSC wins another Army logistics contract
A CSC-led team received a $199 million Army contract to design and build a computer interface between the service's field logistics systems and its new national one.
People
GAO wants better US-VISIT oversight
DHS needs more rigorous, disciplined tracking of schedules, costs and benefits for US-VISIT, congressional auditors say.
People
GSA to issue vets GWAC
The Veterans Technology Services governmentwide acquisition contract will be available to veterans disabled in the line of duty.
Cybersecurity
GSA works on ID guide
The Identity Management Handbook for FIPS 201 will provide guidance on credentialing implementation.
People
Screening metrics need work, GAO says
GAO evaluated measures the Transportation Security Administration has developed for determining whether commercial data can improve airline passenger prescreening.
Digital Government
GEOSS agreement reached
NOAA's administrator met with officials from other nations to discuss the Global Earth Observation System of Systems that would include a tsunami warning network.
People
DHS names privacy committee
The Homeland Security Department (DHS) announced the appointments of 20 members to the Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee.
Modernization
GSA clears Qwest
Officials determined that Qwest Communications should remain eligible for federal contracts.
Digital Government
General Dynamics to build more Marine ops centers
The company will get $13.3 million from the U.S. Marine Corps System Command for 16 additional unit operation centers.
People
EDS to aid Pearson on student aid systems revamp
Under a $116 million deal, EDS will provide the enterprise architecture and application integration for Education's upgrade of its student loan program.
Digital Government
Wounded vets get e-mail aid
The Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program is helping wounded Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans use e-mail.
Digital Government
Cassatt, Ascential team up
The companies will offer a combined package of software for enterprise data management.
People
Feds prepare security test
The federal government and several international partners will hold a cyber preparedness exercise in November.
Modernization
AT&T, SBC seek approval
They say their merger would provide fuller support to federal enterprise architecture.
Modernization
Groove teams with CH2M Hill
CH2M Hill will package Groove's software in an incident management package for government agencies.
Modernization
CoreStreet releases First Responder
The company says its application can use public networks to validate ID credentials for public-safety and health personnel.
Digital Government
Pa. hires Unisys for crime records
The Pennsylvania State Police's criminal data sharing system will get a major revamp.
Modernization