Acquisition
Rule reclassifies IT small biz
The rule sets the standard to qualify as small at 150 employees.
Modernization
Army sets April target for JTRS award
Officials expect a vendor to build devices for the Joint Tactical Radio System will be chosen in the spring.
People
Emery to be Homeland Security deputy CIO
Mark Emery, acting deputy CIO at the Transportation Security Administration, will be named to the same position at DHS soon, say industry sources.
Modernization
Networx work continues
The head of FTS met with congressional staff to talk about what will follow the current FTS2001 telecom contract.
People
Cebrowski sees transformation change
The director of DOD's Force Transformation Office praises netcentric efforts.
People
Wanted: GoLearn thoughts
Office of Personnel Management officials want ideas to develop a task order for the Government Online Learning Center.
Modernization
Boeing, Lockheed to study laser tech
The Air Force will pay $471 million to each company to determine the technology needed for laser communications and satellite processors and routers.
People
60 percent of taxpayers eligible for free e-file
Most taxpayers are eligible to use the IRS’ free tax preparation and electronic filing program, the agency announced today.<br>
People
Security analysts recommend scrapping online voting plans
A group of security analysts who have evaluated Defense Department plans for an online voting pilot have recommended that the plan be scrapped because its security cannot be ensured.<br><@SM>
People
Share-in-savings is one approach to e-gov sustainability
With many of the 25 Quicksilver e-government initiatives in their final phases, the Office of Management and Budget wants agencies to consider using a share-in-savings model to fund their operation and maintenance.<br>
Modernization
Franks: Net-centric tech is 'heaven'
The man who operations in Iraq and Afghanistan says networked forces can rule the battlefield.
Digital Government
Research firm predicts R&D boost
Federal spending will fuel an increase in expenditures this year, benefiting defense, homeland security and other fields, Battelle says.
Digital Government
USDA chief stresses animal tracking
But some Congressional critics say Agriculture officials are moving too slowly to establish a national ID system for farm animals.
Acquisition
Davis still aims for share-in savings
New rules and possible legislation could make share-in-savings more appealing, says the chairman of the House Government Reform Committee.
Modernization
Spirit rover not sending info
Project managers working on the Mars mission have not yet found a reason for the interruption in the data flow.
People
Analysts call for hold on military e-voting
Scientists who analyzed the system believe it could be vulnerable to hacking, DOD officials do not intend to change their plans.
People
DOJ exec urges creative funding for cops
Law enforcement agencies won't get much through the usual federal grants, but thinking creatively can yield more money, a Justice official says.
Modernization
Justice to merge info-sharing programs
The department also expects other tech work to move forward, including two networking projects and a financial system, the CIO says.
People