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