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Air Force releases RFP for next-generation aircraft
The Air Force this month issued a $500 million RFP on the battle management command and control component of its next-generation multi-sensor aircraft
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NIMA not FAR compliant
NIMA did not comply with procurement procedures in recent technical services awards, DOD IG says
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Border agencies looking to share services
The Homeland Security Department's two border agencies plan to share similar existing systems to save money
Digital Government
Center publishes business case guide
Center for Technology in Government's guide intended to help government officials justify technology investments
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OMB: Rein-in spending on geospatial systems
Federal agencies spend billions of dollars on geospatial systems, but as much as 50 percent is duplicative, OMB's Mark Forman told lawmakers today.<br>
Digital Government
FAA to advance state of air traffic management
Agency plans to award contract by next June
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DHS division to push cybersecurity efforts
The Bush administration created a new organization to improve security across the federal government and work with industry
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Army streamlines reserves
The Army plans to eliminate its CIO for its reserve components as the DOD puts into play its transformation plans for the reserves and the National Guard
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Callahan's credentials questioned
Laura Callahan, deputy CIO at the Homeland Security Department, was put on paid leave
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Military big on portals
Air Force planners used portal technology in the service's Theater Battle Management Core Systems to help craft and launch air offensives
Digital Government
Cities show future of streaming video
A few California cities are showing how it could become a full-fledged part of e-government
Digital Government
Wireless drive-by
How easy is it to sniff out wireless networks with the intent to break in?
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Gov portals get to work
No longer window dressing, portals become new home for critical agency business
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FDA to consolidate IT shop
Agency will create shared services director position, new reporting structure
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DOD picks Cubic for training system
Company will develop a next-generation air-to-air and air-to-ground combat training system
Acquisition
OMB kicks off enterprise licensing
OMB formally launched its enterprise licensing program, called SmartBuy, in which agencies will pool their buying power to purchase governmentwide software licenses
Acquisition