Acquisition
Styles joins D.C. law firm
Angela Styles, former federal procurement policy boss, has gone back to being a lawyer specializing in government contracts practice.
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Air Force to update electronic warfare database
Northrop Grumman will build the Next Generation Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database system.
Modernization
States team up for buying
At least eight states have signed on to a cooperative purchasing contract for public safety communications services and equipment.
Modernization
The many forms of 'Rugged'
Air Force BPAs reflect the diverse offerings in the ruggedized market
Modernization
Networx plans
The General Services Administration's Federal Technology Service is formulating the structure of its Networx contract
Modernization
GSA keeps options open for Networx contract
Agency is listening to options for FTS 2001 follow-on
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DFARS weight-loss plan
Proposed changes to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
Acquisition
SmartBuy opens its doors for business
OMB outlines the next steps for its enterprise license initiative
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Accenture wins $200M NASA deal
The company will provide services for NASA's Integrated Financial Management Program.
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Utah puts bids on RSS
The state's Purchasing and General Services Division is one of the first purchasing agencies to use the XML-based Really Simple Syndication format.
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AT&T to manage Navy construction assets
The Navy awarded a pair of contracts worth $13.3 million combined.
Acquisition
Performance contracts need culture change
For performance-based contracts to work, the relationship between the government and industry must be defined, a panel of experts said.
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Air Force buys secure data units
Northrop Grumman will provide the aircraft devices for $73 million.
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Army awards contract for IED jammer
EDO will get almost $7 million to build electronic countermeasure devices to jam signals used to detonate roadside bombs.
Modernization
Justice to award telecom deals
Two vendors will be chosen for the Justice Unified Telecommunications Network.
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GAO: Military needs better controls for buying software
Congressional auditors found that DOD lacks standard criteria for buying software used in weapons systems development.
Acquisition
OMB issues SmartBuy guidance
Agencies must submit a list of their 2003 software purchases to OMB and the General Services Administration by April 15.
Acquisition
CSC continues FAA deal
The Federal Aviation Administration will pay CSC up to $140 million to keep supporting the Traffic Management Advisory.
Acquisition