House bill targets DHS cybersecurity efforts
05/09/08 -- 11:54 AM A bill introduced this week in the House of Representatives would require DHS to assess the robustness of contractors’ cybersecurity protection before hiring them.
EDS to help veterans learn about health care benefits
05/09/08 -- 11:25 AM EDS Corp. will provide returning war veterans with information about available health care and benefits programs new contract from the Veterans Affairs Department.
Interior bureau seeks content management system
05/09/08 -- 10:16 AM The Interior Department’s Minerals Management Service wants a small business to provide a Web content management system.
OMB’s Johnson cites progress on security clearances
05/07/08 -- 03:07 PM Clay Johnson, deputy director at OMB, cited a steady decline in the average time the clearance process takes in a speech today today.
Experts debate GSA price reduction clause
05/07/08 -- 09:45 AM One important step to improving GSA's multiple award schedule contracts would be to reconsider use of the price reduction clause, said contracting experts who spoke before an advisory panel May 5.
Ball Aerospace wins three NASA research deals
05/06/08 -- 09:47 AM Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp. has won three research contracts from NASA to support Earth science programs and studies.
Senators question DHS cybersecurity strategy
05/05/08 -- 09:40 AM DHS' cybersecurity initiative might be relying too much on contractors and might not be providing enough information to the public, according to two key senators.
NATO creates cyberdefense team
05/02/08 -- 12:20 PM NATO has set up a new Cyber Defense Management Authority that will coordinate the safeguarding of its own and member states’ computer infrastructures against cyberattack.
OMB proposes security clearance system reform
05/02/08 -- 09:37 AM The Office of Management and Budget has submitted a proposal to expedite hiring and security clearances for individuals and contractors to work for the government.
ICF to improve AIDS.gov site
05/01/08 -- 12:50 PM ICF International will add mobile technology and expand Web 2.0 technologies for the Health and Human Services Department’s AIDS.gov Web site.
NIH seeks comment on new GWACs
05/01/08 -- 12:08 PM The National Institutes of Health wants input from industry and federal agencies as it prepares to revise three governmentwide acquisition contracts in health and research IT.
Northrop to support Medicare beneficiary system
05/01/08 -- 10:48 AM Northrop Grumman Information Technology will provide the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with software support and other services under a new task order.
Doan to step down at Bush request
04/30/08 -- 11:08 AM Lurita Doan has resigned as the General Services Administration’s administrator after less than two years in the position.
Treasury to conduct open competition for IT services
04/30/08 -- 10:45 AM The open competition for Treasury's Information Technology Infrastructure Managed Services contract is valued at $300 million.
Report: Small-vessel security to rely on tech tools
04/29/08 -- 12:18 PM Technology will be a key component in reducing the terrorist threat associated with the nation’s recreational and commercial small boats, according to a new DHS strategy.
Justice issues RFP for wireless devices
04/25/08 -- 09:42 AM The Justice Department has issued a request for proposals to procure wireless devices and accessories for the U.S. Marshals Service.
GSA releases FAR changes for comment
04/23/08 -- 03:20 PM GSA is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation that would place greater emphasis on government contractors’ past performance when they bid on new awards.
DHS to rebuild Project 28 fence
04/23/08 -- 01:57 PM The mobile border surveillance system deployed as a prototype of SBInet in Arizona is coming down and will be replaced with an updated version with permanent towers.
Bush administration opposes small-biz research bill
04/23/08 -- 11:42 AM The SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act would require agencies to set aside 3 percent of their outside research budgets or $650 million each year.
QinetiQ helps NASA lift off space projects
04/22/08 -- 03:01 PM QinetiQ North America has won a $190 million contract from NASA to help the space agency manage several critical exploration projects.
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