Modernization
Transparency of Recovery.gov under scrutiny
State and local databases might not feed information to Recovery.gov easily because of incompatibility issues.
Cybersecurity
DHS works on EAGLE small-business strategy
Officials are considering two approaches to host competitions for the EAGLE II - Small Business contract.
Modernization
DOD ceases separate testing of IPv6 products
Now all voice, video and data IPv6 products undergo a standard evaluation that can lead to being certified for DOD use.
Modernization
Treasury grapples with devising systems for TARP
The department plans to release soon requests for proposals for the modernization of two programs -- its foreign intelligence network and enterprise content management system.
Modernization
As NMCI wraps, question of what is next looms
The next generation of NMCI is likely to be the end of the single-vendor model, but it's far from clear what the Navy will replace it with.
Modernization
CANES to consolidate shipboard networks
As the Navy prepares to rework its shore-based networks under the Next Generation Enterprise Network, a parallel effort is under way to streamline the networks on ships.
Acquisition
Stimulus spending and fixed-price contracts: Readers react
Numerous readers took issue with the news that the new stimulus legislation directs agencies to spend stimulus money through firm fixed-price contracts.
Acquisition
Stimulus law requires fixed-price contracts
Congress continues to limit contracts that give companies incentives, such as contracts with award fees.
Cybersecurity
DHS gets IT money in stimulus
The Homeland Security Department will get about $2.8 billion from the stimulus package; about half of that money will go for IT-related items such as scanners and surveillance systems.
People
Census has data problems, Towns warns
House Committee chairmen calls for immediate work to solve data system problems with the upcoming 2010 census
Modernization
GSA eases burden of Networx protests
GSA issues bulletin that says Networx awards are exempt from some provisions of the Acquisition Improvement and Accountability Act.
Modernization
GSA offers to tools to help agencies with Networx procurements
It has built tools for agencies to use in developing Fair Opportunity awards.
Cybersecurity
News ticker: NSPS, fixed-price contracting, mid-sized contractors, the Conflicker worm
A roundup of news from around the Web on Feb. 13.
People
Final stimulus bill keeps billions for IT
Major IT programs survived and thrived in the final version of the stimulus bill set to go before the House and Senate later today.
Cybersecurity
E-Verify dropped from stimulus bill
The E-Verify employment verification provisions have been dropped from the final version of the economic stimulus package.
People
Law requires IG, contracting officer involvement
New mandatory disclosure rules for contractors will increase the involvement of inspectors general in policing contractor fraud, expert says.
Modernization
Air Force plans relignment for centers
Moving personnel will more effectively integrate cyber concerns with testing and evaluation of weapons systems, Air Force officials say.
People
TWIC program has woes with PIN resets
Some TWIC card holders will have to replace their cards if they forget their PINs.
Modernization
Treasury adds more accountability to TARP
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner unveiled a retooled TARP and Web site that will track funds and the effect of the financial stability plan on credit markets.
People