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Vendors band together for critical infrastructure bids
A consortium of five companies will develop high-tech solutions to improve the management of airports, military bases and other secure locations.
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SBA breaks records in commercial financing loans
The Small Business Administration backed 100,197 loans worth $19.1 billion under its two primary small-business loan programs in fiscal 2006.
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DLA centers ready for RFID tagging
DLA's Defense Distribution Center led the efforts to install more than 200 RFID portals at distribution sites across the country.
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Apptis takes onboard retired Coast Guard captain
Kenneth Savoie has been hired as Apptis' program manager of its National Security Sector.
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Watchdog group to launch site on fed spending
OMB Watch will debut a prototype of the federal government’s mandated online database Oct. 10.
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Congress forces cargo safety
By passing the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act, lawmakers require better inspection and tracking of cargo going through U.S. ports.
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ITS names new VP, program manager
John Gregorits will handle the program management chores of ITS’ global IT governmentwide acquisition contracts.
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SBInet trawls for small-business partners
Contract winner Boeing says SBA firms slated for 40 percent of subcontract slots.
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Lawmakers say EPA’s numbers don’t add up
GAO agrees to review agency’s plans for digitizing documents its regulators use
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Intercepts
A big wind bloweth...; Conservative windbag tilt; We can use Galileo for targeting.
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DOD Authorization bill cuts satellite program
The bill also calls for the creation of an undersecretary of Defense for policy and authorized more oversight of interagency contracting.
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White House steps into blogger community
Officials look to tap into a new way of influencing lawmakers to move on legislation.
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ITAA: Tech-neutral mindset suits DHS travel program
The House and Senate have agreed not to mandate a specific standard for the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.
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Defense budget sacrifices future IT
Fiscal 2007 funding covers only existing systems and delays modernization.
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State welfare systems hit replacement cycle
Officials pursue Web technology and integrated benefit eligibility assessments.
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FAA case points to contracting confusion
Experts say latest critical IG report highlights chaos in federal procurement decisions
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DOD's uberportal
Proponents say DKO could be a new model for developing information systems. But critics question the speedy patch-it-together approach.
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Editorial: Time well spent
Conferences can provide federal employees an opportunity to think in new and innovative ways and talk to other organizations about how they do business.
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