Acquisition
Argonne, Fermi host fair to engage small contractors
Energy Department research labs want half their contracts to go to small businesses.
People
IG slams DOT for overuse of risky contracts
The Transportation Department relies too heavily on cost-reimbursement contracts, according to a report from the DOT inspector general.
People
Personnel shuffles at GSA
Mark Day steps in for Kevin Youel Page, who takes over the Integrated Award Environment.
Modernization
Is there an IT-acquisition generation gap?
GSA's Mark Day warns that disconnects could complicate already-difficult IT challenges.
Cybersecurity
DHS works to get classification tools in line
The Homeland Security Department plans to deploy an electronic document classification management tool designed to match up with other federal intelligence networks.
Digital Government
GSA redesigns .gov sites with mobile in mind
The new look for USA.gov and its Spanish-language version, GobiernoUSA.gov, is aimed at improving how users access government from any device.
Digital Government
A peek at big data under immigration overhaul
A year-old deportation relief program for foreign-born, U.S.-raised students could provide a glimpse of the kinds of big-data demands that some federal agencies would have to deal with if comprehensive immigration legislation is enacted.
Cybersecurity
Another step toward automated customs checks
New interactive screens at O’Hare help travelers speed their way through customs by eliminating the need to have border agents process their passports and declaration paperwork.
Cybersecurity
A tipping point for biometrics?
Nearly a decade after HSPD-12 was issued, the Department of Homeland Security is beginning to make real progress on linking ID cards to their holders.
Cybersecurity
DHS faces growing leadership gap
At least 15 DHS leadership positions are vacant or filled temporarily, and the department's head is leaving next month.
Cybersecurity
New BPAs to aid in cyberdefense
Offered by GSA and DHS, new purchase agreements provider continuous monitoring and other services to secure .gov websites.
Cybersecurity
DHS contract looks to bolster civilian cyber defense
More than a dozen companies will provide continuous monitoring and diagnostics for the Homeland Security Department's blanket purchase agreement designed to bolster civilian cyber defense.
Modernization
DHS talent management getting cloud consolidation
The Department of Homeland Security is ramping up a cloud make-over for its enterprise talent management system.
People
First OASIS protests likely not the last
Protestor: Pass/fail standards in OASIS unrestricted RFP unfair to small businesses, violate federal rules.
People
Wennergren on key projects
David Wennergren, finishing 32 years of government service in his last role as the Defense Department's assistant deputy chief management officer, spoke with FCW about lessons he learned while driving major projects.
Acquisition
OASIS under protest
Days after GSA issued the long-awaited RFPs, two protests have been filed.
Acquisition
GSA portal aids in contract selection
GSA has launched its new electronic tool designed to help federal, state and local government agencies find their way through the growing thicket of federal IT purchasing contracts.
Acquisition
Contractors like late date for NASA SEWP
Federal IT suppliers swamped with end-of-the-fiscal-year purchase orders take some solace in the timing of one of the largest government-wide acquisition contracts.
Digital Government
Postal overhaul could open up IT revenue opportunities
An overhaul bill could allow the Postal Service to exploit its massive IT operations for profitable commercial uses.
Cybersecurity