Modernization

GSA asked to drop WorldCom

A coalition of consumer groups wants WorldCom dropped from GSA's list of approved federal contractors

Acquisition

VA secures, speeds access

Through a pair of contracts, the department targets wireless devices, patient medical data

People

DOD rule boosts competition

Rule implements Section 803, but leaves out controversial contracting provision

Acquisition

TSA taps small biz

Transportation agency awards Systems Integration Inc. customer service contract

People

Army vendor team advances FCS

Boeing Co. and Science Applications International Corp. add new contractors for Future Combat System work

People

DOD preps contracting rule

Final version, expected today, will emphasize competition on multiple-award contracts

Acquisition

CSC teams on TSA program

The company previously misidentified the teaming agreement with Unisys as a subcontract

Modernization

No holdup for these programs

Several agencies have moved forward with procurements despite the holdup over fiscal 2003 funding

Modernization

New FTS 2001 services tempt agencies

GSA incorporated such things as managed network services into the FTS 2001 contract

People

Changes coming at the JROC

Joint Requirements Oversight Council to ensure that the military services are developing joint capabilities

People

DOD leaders discuss transformation

Challenges are cultural change, acquisition reform, and defining what transformation really means

Acquisition

Fight against credit abuse 'uneven'

OMB highlights actions to combat abuse related to government-issued purchase and travel cards

Acquisition

GAO dismisses DREN protests

GAO dismissed a pair of protests contesting the award of the Defense Research Engineering Network

People

Army looking to outsource

Army secretary says the service will 'privatize every non-core function' it can develop a good business case for

People

Freeze doesn't nip FTS biz

GSA's Federal Technology Service so far has survived the information technology funding freeze

Acquisition

Revised A-76 raises competition concerns

Many agency officials wonder whether they have enough trained personnel to compete for the work or oversee functions that are outsourced

Acquisition

Study: GWAC business booming

Spending is high on governmentwide information technology contracts, an Input study shows

People

Davis amends e-gov bill

Congressman pushing to incorporate commercial practices and expertise within government

Acquisition

Personnel a question in A-76 policy

Agencies are concerned that they may not have the resources or expertise to compete for or oversee functions

People

DISA expands antivirus offerings

DISA recently awarded three vendor teams contracts to enhance the protection of everything from desktops to wireless devices