Acquisition
Security convergence means seeing the big picture
Employees who work in separate departments of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service regularly come together to discuss security convergence: bringing together building and network security operations.
Acquisition
Convergence is more than buzz
GSA seeks to revamp schedules to reflect merging of physical and computer security
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Senate committee calls for independent review of WIN-T
Senators are concerned about what they call technological challenges and programmatic uncertainties, which could lead to additional cost growth and schedule slips in the program.
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OFPP details how to bring retired acquisition workers back
Administration wants plans on how agencies will implement the General Services Administration Modernization Act provision by next month.
Acquisition
Sun pulls out of GSA schedules contract
Sun officials said the company will remain a federal contractor, but won't have a GSA MAS contract.
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VA to award contract for HSPD-12 deployment
The Veterans Affairs Department and other agencies focused on 2007 and 2008 October deadlines.
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Coast Guard to test TWIC waters
The agency is looking to buy 300 card readers to test aboard at ports and aboard ships before broader deployment.
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GSA recruits integrity council to review Sun case
The GSA administrator says it is not unusual for contractors to resist handing over documents to investigators, a situation that threatens to undermine the authority of the agency and the IG office.
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USDA picks Accenture to modernize financial systems
During the first month of the program, the contractor will develop a draft Financial Management Modernization Project Plan.
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Love/hate relationship with NMCI
The Navy and Marine Corps have learned many lessons from the massive ' and controversial ' outsourcing project.
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Unions press their case against A-76
Provisions against competitive sourcing in appropriations bills are strongest yet.
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GSA on the road to recovery?
Agency officials announce plans to fix sagging assisted acquisition services.
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DOD takes steps to cut contract costs
House urges military to reduce spending on services through better oversight.
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Wagner: Year-end spending
Deadlines for submitting acquisition requests are coming earlier each year, so be forewarned.
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Colorado town fields video surveillance system
Parker tapped CDW-G for motion-activated cameras that cover the Parker Fieldhouse.
Acquisition
Alliant protests won't slow GSA, officials say
Companies filed five new bid protests, but the agency said they won't have a major effect because other GWACs are still in place.
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DHS IG: Sharing information could save money
A lack of communication among agencies led to increased costs for debris removal after Hurricane Katrina, an audit found.
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Safety Act awards continue, although slower
So far this year, DHS has made 32 awards, compared to 57 in the first eight months of 2006.
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