Acquisition
Contractors dodge ACORN scandal for now
The broad language of a House-approved bill to defund ACORN could have taken money away from some government contractors but the passage of the appropriations continuing resolution seems to have quieted those fears.
Digital Government
GSA dominates list of 10 most popular contracts
GSA vehicles capture six of the 10 most popular contracts, according to an 1105 Government Information Group survey.
Acquisition
10 companies that are on the move in the federal market
These 10 companies are at the leading edge of technology and business trends, and their impact will resonate throughout the government market and beyond.
Modernization
10 dot-gov sites that get it right
Government Computer News names the top government Web sites that best embrace Web. 2.0 practices.
Acquisition
Vet-owned firms grow but still short of goals
Spending with service-disabled, veteran-owned contractors has grown for five years, but is still short of mandated goal.
People
9 contracts that changed IT procurement
Most contracts come and go, but some change the procurement landscape and leave a legacy that will last for decades.
Cybersecurity
GSA SmartBuy contracts awarded
Program will make cybersecurity software available to agencies.
Acquisition
GSA may end GWAC era
The GWAC era at GSA might be coming to a close as the agency says it will not renew expiring contracts and will only continue supporting Alliant and Alliant Small Business.
Modernization
Delays in a $2B Northrop contract have the Virginia Senate calling for a review
The huge outsourcing contract is missing its deadlines to transform Virginia's information technology infrastructure.
People
Senate confirms Baker as Veterans Affairs CIO
Roger Baker wins Senate confirmation as the new VA chief information officer.
Acquisition
NetApp to pay $128M settlement
The company has agreed to pay the government $128 million to settle a dispute with the Justice Department and the General Services Administration.
Acquisition
GSA announces 59 Alliant contract winners
The General Services Administration more than doubles the number of winners compared to its initial attempt to get the contract off the ground.
People
Kundra: Government can lead the technology revolution
Tells FOSE audience he will focus on transparency, engagement, innovation and lowering the cost of government in his role as federal CIO.
Acquisition
GSA gives Alliant small-biz contractors the all clear
The General Services Administration gave the all clear this week to the contractors tapped for the $15 billion Alliant Small Business contract.
Cybersecurity
Deadlines loom for ITIP contract
Bidders prepare to fight for TSA infrastructure contract.
Acquisition
EPA suspends IBM from new governmentwide work
The company is surprised by the move, and an investigation is under way.
Acquisition
Contractors that accessed Obama's passport file named
<font color="CC0000"><b>UPDATED</b></font color>—Stanley and The Analysis Corp. were involved in the breach, according to the State Department.
Acquisition
Nortel keeps SSA contract
The company prevailed in a protest of its $300 million contract to build a VOIP network for the agency.
Acquisition
Canon, EMC drop out of GSA schedules
They join Sun Microsystems in failing to reach an agreement with the General Services Administration.
Modernization