Acquisition

Rule implements share-in-savings

The two councils that set acquisition rules for federal agencies have approved a draft final rule that would lay out share-in-savings contracting procedures.

People

GAO criticizes ID card planning

The Government Accountability Office blamed a lack of planning for TSA's delay in releasing Maritime Worker Identification Cards.

People

Ervin out as DHS inspector

Richard Skinner has taken over as the acting DHS inspector general.

People

Army awards 13 contracts

They cover advisory and assistance services for Aviation and Missile Command.

Modernization

Florida to build wireless system

The plan is to have all counties' public safety and first responder personnel connected to the statewide wireless communications system by the end of 2005.

People

Migrant student tracking sought

Feds want ideas for exchanging data about migrant students, who move frequently.

People

US, UK work on anti-terror R&D

The two countries signed an agreement to collaborate on homeland security technology.

Modernization

Congress passes E911 bill

The measure would create a national program office coordinating emergency 911 implementation.

Modernization

DHS agencies launch accounting system

A new back-office system has gone live for the Coast Guard, Transportation Security Administration and Federal Air Marshal Service.

People

GAO tells Forest Service to recompete Recreation One-Stop

GAO has recommended reopening the competition to provide a national park reservation system for all national parks under Recreation One-Stop.

Modernization

Education goes for performance

Department officials expect to ask for a network support services award to follow the current EDNet Technology Services contract.

Digital Government

Aiming alien PCs at feds

A company best known for gaming PCs is turning its attention to the serious business of selling to the government.

Modernization

Fujitsu debuts widescreen notebook

The LifeBook N6010 has a 17-inch screen and multimedia features.

Modernization

FAA app speeds disclosure filing

The Federal Aviation Administration has developed a software program that walks users through financial disclosure forms.

People

To share is human

Sharing data among government agencies is easier said than done.

People

Texas set to integrate enrollment online to speed benefits processing

Texas has been laying the groundwork to move to an integrated Web enrollment system for signing residents up for welfare benefits.

People

Making software that’s immortal

How long should an agency use a piece of software?

People

Videoconferencing via the Web—and not

Security, sharp images and savings.

People

NOAA updates policy on weather info dissemination

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has updated its policy on sharing weather-related information.<@SM>

Modernization

Davis eyes Networx changes

The chairman of the House Government Reform Committee wonders if Networx's minimum revenue guarantees are too low.