Digital Government
A controversial clause
Few provisions of the schedule contracts create as much confusion and heartburn as the price reductions clause.
Acquisition
FTS preps vendors for task order system
General Services Administration officials are trying to get vendors ready for the advent of its Third Generation System (3GS), a new Web-based technology task order management system.
People
Marines patch together a network
The Marine Corps' Tactical Data Network was designed with massive capabilities but was so complex and unwieldy that it gave headaches to some of the people who built and maintained it during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Digital Government
Future changes
Federal Technology Service officials plan to launch the Third Generation System (3GS) for Web-based task order management next year
People
Putting money in workers' pockets
Government considers bonuses to improve agency fiscal management
People
DHS requiring more container screening
Homeland Security Department officials intend to more than double the number of foreign ports where containers are prescreened before departing for the United States, one of several changes that will impact maritime security.
Digital Government
Third-party support
Alternative messaging platforms have a considerable array of built-in features, but many offer plug-ins for third-party products.
Digital Government
Making the best of it
Give the IRS credit for making lemonade out of its lemon of a modernization effort.
People
USDA tests new ways to listen
E-gov advisory council will help agency with system development
Digital Government
Improving regs using tech
Initiative seeks to foster better rules by allowing people to comment online
Digital Government
Stepping out of messaging's mainstream
Drive for security, savings piques interest in alternatives to Notes and Exchange
People
Performance-based contracting points
The Information Technology Enterprise Solutions program marks the Army's first try at performance-based contracting.
Digital Government
Tampa tests software to spot security risks
Tampa, Fla., could serve as a model for how municipalities can better protect critical physical and information assets while sharing emergency and threat analysis information with states and the federal government.
People
Changes required
Being efficient and productive requires rethinking outdated personnel policies and practices.
Digital Government