Acquisition
VA plan thaws IT projects
The VA lifted its temporary freeze on new IT projects after issuing its enterprise architecture plan
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Army HQ changes affect IT buys
The recent reorganization of Army headquarters will affect network management and IT acquisitions
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Reverse auction stocks DFAS
Service bought more than $6 million in hardware, including 3,000 PCs and 1,000 laptops from Dell
Acquisition
HUD IT spending plan ordered
Congress raps agency for providing little information about its plans to recompete the HIIPS contract
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NMCI a model for business
At Comdex, EDS fields questions about applying NMCI security requirements and treating IT as a utility
Acquisition
New handhelds debut at Comdex
Vendors are showcasing models that have more functionality and flexibility than ever
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Congress softens DOD buying constraints
Lawmakers may have reached a compromise on controversial procurement provisions that would have made it virtually impossible for the DOD to use multiple-award contracts
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Army takes new tack on support services
The Army selected two vendors for a 10-year contract worth up to $1.45 billion to support its critical software programs
Acquisition
Davis readies next take on acquisition reform
SARA designed to keep procurement storms from brewing; experts differ on remedies
Acquisition
FinanceNet to shut down
FinanceNet will cease operations Dec. 1 as part of a reorganization of how the government disseminates financial management information online
Acquisition
Justice awards Mega deal
Contract includes services as varied as financial analysis, digital imaging and database indexing
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Electronic warfare contracts awarded
Navy selects five vendor teams to provide services supporting electronic warfare, intelligence
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Vendors look to soothe jittery feds
As long as the clause question remains unresolved, vendors worry that it could disrupt IT buying by the biggest customer in the marketplace -- the federal government
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A serious mistake
Editorial: The Senate will make a serious mistake if it goes through with a proposal to clamp down on Defense Department procurement practices
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Web accessibility: A welcome change
But even some of the accessible Web sites could stand some usability improvements
Acquisition
Consolidation core of e-gov push
Experience with cameras, facial recognition shows limits to catching terrorists
Acquisition
Tech programs put on fast track
Several agencies are accelerating the development of information technology systems and programs that could support the war on terrorism
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