Cybersecurity
CBP job applicants sign up for text messages
SMS messages can make the federal job application process less frustrating by providing immediate updates and reminders, Border Patrol says.
People
Groups fear 'overcorrection' on vendor interaction
Letter from industry groups to the FAS commissioner warns that inspector general report could 'have a chilling effect' on managers' role in GSA Schedules.
Digital Government
NIST readies new standards for biometric ID cards
Technical guidance for iris recognition -- something lawmakers have demanded for more than a year -- to be released in July.
Acquisition
Purchase agreements to profit small biz
Two new GSA BPAs are designed to create opportunities for small firms teamed with bigger partners.
Cybersecurity
USCIS inconsistent in database use, IG says
The agency tasked with monitoring immigration may be compromising efforts to detect fraudulent applications for benefits.
People
Tangherlini nomination goes to full Senate
GSA's acting administrator has just one hurdle left before getting the job on a permanent basis.
People
Joanie Newhart: Building teams that can buy smarter
As the Obama administration's point person for federal procurement reform, Newhart is charged with making sure the government has the best possible workers on the front lines of government acquisition.
Acquisition
Bill seeks limits on contractor executive reimbursements
A new bill would tie contractor salary reimbursements to the vice president's salary, a proposal that raises the ire of some contractor advocates.
Digital Government
DARPA contest seeks better use of crowded spectrum
Divided into two tracks to test competition and collaboration, DARPA's Spectrum Challenge is heading for September semi-finals.
Acquisition
Would capping contractor salary reimbursements make a difference?
GAO report says few small firms would be affected; industry warns the study relies on a 'minuscule' sample size.
Digital Government
Congress demands progress on advanced ID cards
Twelve years after a presidential directive called for identification cards incorporating biometrics, federal efforts have lagged.
Acquisition
Bid protest problems overblown, says former OFPP head
Dan Gordon's study shows that protests are less frequent, more beneficial than critics claim.
People
Senators press on reform at Tangherlini's confirmation hearing
Vote set for next week on acting GSA administrator's nomination to take the role permanently.
Cybersecurity
DHS seeking industry input on next-gen IT
Department's science and technology arm ready to share information about research priorities.
People
Acquisition community applauds Rung's new role
Chief acquisition officer brings a wealth of experience to her new position as head of governmentwide policy.
Digital Government
Livermore has petaflops to share
One of the Energy Department's national laboratories is offering space in its supercomputer to industry and academia.
Digital Government
Davis to feds: Don't dodge the big decisions
Former congressman joins FAS' Davie to discuss IT and budget challenges for agency IT managers.
People
Did the GSA IG put communications at risk?
A reader opines on whether an inspector general's report about meddling managers could harm OFPP's 'Myth-Busting' campaign.
Cybersecurity
Past surveillance programs could predict Prism's path
Remember Clipper Chip? Carnivore? The current debate over domestic monitoring isn't the first such controversy.
Digital Government