Modernization
Toughbook 51 puts the pedal to the metal
Panasonic's newest ruggedized notebook ? Toughbook 51 ? can withstand a one-foot drop in its magnesium alloy case.
Acquisition
GSA confirms data charges
Individuals or companies wanting direct access to federal procurement database must pay one-time charge.
Acquisition
American Indian company grows in the public sector
The small company is one of many competing for the government's information technology business.
Cybersecurity
DHS buys information assurance
Homeland Security Department officials have awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman and Q1 Labs for software that analyzes and mitigates cyberthreats.
People
U.S. forces in Iraq lack bomb jammers
U.S. troops in Iraq have only a small number of jammers to defeat roadside bombs.
Cybersecurity
Troops in Iraq buy own radios
Faced with a shortage of military radios, American troops in Iraq have resorted to buying their own inexpensive, insecure commercial radios to fill the gap.
Cybersecurity
Feds limited on digital signatures
OMB says agencies should stick to government-approved digital signature providers.
People
Five vie for wireless work
Motorola, AT&T, Boeing, Lockheed and General Dynamics are in phase two bidding for the Integrated Wireless Network, sources say.
Acquisition
Input: Few reversals for IT
About 8 percent to 10 percent of money spent by state governments through reverse auctions went to information technology purchases in fiscal 2004, market researcher Input said last week.
People
Immigration bureau to buy IT services
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau expects to purchase $500 million of IT work.
People
IG: 'Significant deficiencies' at FTS
Officials at many Federal Technology Service regional centers have done a poor job of following procurement regulations, according to the GSA inspector general.
People
GAO: Use DHS acquisition pilot
A Homeland Security program to promote acquisition of cutting-edge technology while exempt from federal statutes needs more attention, GAO says.
Acquisition
FAA acquisition policy needs improve, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office said the Federal Aviation Administration must strengthen policies and oversight for its acquisition management system.
Modernization
Three win Air Force computer deals
The service can now buy nonruggedized computers from iGov, NCS Information Systems and Westwood Computer.
People
FTS pledges improvement
Federal Technology Service officials met with members of Congress to discuss recent reports about shoddy procurement practices.
Modernization
Treasury award protested
The telecom firm filed a protest against the Treasury Department's award to AT&T of a contract that could be worth up to $1 billion.
Acquisition
Performance basis
Feds urge greater use of performance-based contracts as success stories emerge
Acquisition
Kelman: Show off share-in-savings
Applications for about 45 share-in-savings projects await approval.
People
Army awards 13 contracts
They cover advisory and assistance services for Aviation and Missile Command.
Acquisition