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DOD signs Tower Software enterprise deal
Military agencies, Coast Guard can purchase TRIM Context products at reduced prices.
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IRS to update modernization plan
New strategy, to be released in March 2006, will emphasize short-term impact and long-term investments.
People
DOD rule limits task-order contracts
Defense Department limits task-order contracts to five years with a provision to go to 10 years through option periods.
People
Army readies new ITES hardware contract
The service expects to hit the $500 million ceiling on the first one.
Acquisition
Kelman: The 'You're fired!' approach
The easy days for GWACs are over, and those managing these vehicles need to give serious thought to how to make them more valuable to agency customers.
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DOD office buys tracking software
Washington Headquarters Services will use ProSight Portfolios for IT projects.
Acquisition
Energy awards Oak Ridge management contract to incumbent
UT-Battelle gets a five-year, $6.3 billion contract extension for continued operation and management of the laboratory.
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DISA's Encore II contract valued at $13B
Vehicle expected to help defense agencies transition their services to DISA's NCES program.
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Army readying satcom contract
The World-Wide Satellite Systems vehicle will be worth $5 billion.
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Scant data on overseas outsourcing
A congressional watchdog agency says more research is needed to understand the economic and national security risks.
Acquisition
Wagner to lead GSA reorganization
Change inspires cautious optimism among acquisition experts
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GAO criticizes IT spending at HHS, CMS
Auditors find agencies lack sound processes for high-level management of IT.
Acquisition
Miami-Dade signs new enterprise license agreement
The deal will enable the Florida county to make better use of Autodesk software.
Modernization
TCE deadline extended by one week
The Treasury Department has extended the deadline for bids on the Treasury Communications Enterprise contract from today until next week.
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DHS to issue RFP for border control technology
Secretary Michael Chertoff said the department wants an integrated package of next-generation technologies to help secure U.S. borders.
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DHS releases solicitation for rapid tech program
The Rapid Technology Application Program will fund, develop and deliver new technologies within six to 18 months after awarding development contracts.
Acquisition
OFPP to address acquisition workforce certification
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy will soon issue new guidelines for acquisition workforce certification standards.
Acquisition