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GSA adding new capabilities to FSS schedules
The General Services Administration’s Federal Supply Service will let vendors submit offers for task orders electronically beginning May 17.
Digital Government
EDS unit gets top CMMI rating
EDS' Centre for Enabling Client Excellence got a Capability Maturity Model Integration rating of 5.
People
Navy door opens for e-biz ideas
The Navy's e-business operations office in Mechanicsburg, Pa., has issued its call for pilot project proposals for fiscal 2005.
Cybersecurity
House question Ridge on IT security
A bipartisan letter to the DHS Secretary asks for specifics on cybersecurity plans.
People
Feds TRIP up train riders
The Transit and Rail Inspection Pilot started at a Maryland train station to test ways to screen for explosives.
Digital Government
Virginians haggle over IT savings
Budget problems are forcing Virginia technology officials to fight for the savings that they expect to see from statewide consolidation, said the state secretary of technology.
People
Gartner: Think about A-76 more
Agencies should put more strategic thought into competitive sourcing, Gartner analysts said.
Cybersecurity
Security funds dry up
Civilian agencies most likely will have less money available for security improvements because of pay parity increases.
People
Officials laud centralized IT
Common tech services are the order of the day, leaders from around the world said.
People
Data tool feeds fleet data
The Integrated Interactive Data Briefing Tool allows users to extract and present data from disparate databases using XML Web services.
Modernization
IBM offers government middleware
Big Blue announced five platforms for integration, compliance and productivity.
People
ICF wins E-Travel contract
The company will get $18 million over five years for performance evaluation, acquisition support and market analysis.
People
New York maps services for disabled
The state is making GIS information available online that lets New Yorkers find support services for the mentally retarded and disabled.
People
Sourcing report due soon
The Bush administration's first report on competitive sourcing is due by May 24.
People
MCI to wirelessly connect Iraqi Army, coalition trainers
The Army recently awarded the $7.9 million contract.
Cybersecurity
Securing an insecure world
NIST's security chief explains the difficulty of creating secure software.
People
Army to use SAIC sensors
The Army awarded a contract for network chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear-detection sensors at 200 military installations.
People
HHS launches Medicare prescription site
Prescription site to let Medicare recipients sign up for discount cards and compare drug prices.
People