Cybersecurity
GAO: Little federal data on "offshoring" of services
Watchdog agency says more information needed to assess impact of "offshoring" services on the U.S. economy.
Acquisition
SBA sued over protest documents
The American Small Business League has filed suit against the SBA for the agency's alleged failure to provide documents pertaining to contracting protests.
People
Charbo: Procurement drives EA at DHS
The chief information officer said the department wants to develop its new enterprise architecture through purchases.
People
Panel: Meld program management, acquisition for success
Panelists advised that program management should be part of the acquisition process from the beginning of IT projects to the end.
People
Memo to promote use of NetCents
The Air Force will issue directives so IT organizations more widely use the contract.
Acquisition
DOD could create new small-business set-asides
A provision in the Senate's Defense Authorization legislation could open more doors for small businesses.
Modernization
Treasury delays TCE deadline
Treasury delayed deadline for controversial telecom contract for two weeks, until Dec. 1.
People
First Source RFP due by Nov. 18
DHS will accept submissions until Dec. 19 and award contracts in February 2006, according to an department official.
Acquisition
Northrop Grumman takes first step toward $2B Va. deal
A $3.5 million contract from the state will allow for transition planning for an eventual overhaul of Virginia's executive branch IT infrastructure.
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Kelman: Grand challenge for government
DARPA offered $2 million for first driverless vehicle to cross the finish line.
People
NOAA turns to defense contractors
Three integrators will study risk reduction and system designs for the agency's next generation of weather satellites.
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Army seeks companies with global reach
Service tries new contracting approach to advance IT modernization.
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AKO protests focus on leased government facilities
The protests of CherryRoad Technologies and EDS primarily centered on Lockheed Martin’s proposed use of leased government facilities.
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Defense bill could limit DOD contracting activity
Under a provision of the Senate version of the Defense Authorization bill, new acquisition centers would have to approve proposed procurements.
People
Alliant progress promised soon
An industry day to discuss GSA's forthcoming contracts was originally promised for this month, but it has not yet been scheduled.
Acquisition
HHS picks four for health net prototypes
Accenture, CSC, IBM and Northrop Grumman will develop test architectures for the proposed National Health Information Network.
Modernization
NCR pushes IBM out the window at USPS
Under previous contracts, NCR and IBM had provided the customized retail software used in post offices nationwide.
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