TechToons

None

TechToons

None

Bids and proposals

Travis County, Texas, wants financial and enterpriseresource planning systems. A request for proposalsis expected in October.

Bids and proposals

Travis County, Texas, wants financial and enterpriseresource planning systems. A request for proposalsis expected in October.

online@washingtontechnology.com

None

Task force calls for acquisition improvements at DHS

DHS is falling short in managing its technology acquisitions and needs to strengthen its efforts in that area, according to a new report.

GSA multiple-award schedules available to state, local government

The Local Preparedness Acquisition Act authorizes state and local governments to use GSA's Multiple Award Schedules to buy law enforcement and security-related items.

BAE to provide test support to Marines

BAE Systems Inc. will provide managerial and technical support resources to the Marine Corps under a five-year contract.

Abacus wins NASA information management contract

Abacus Technology Corp. will provide NASA's Kennedy Space Center with information technology support, including voice communications and visual imaging, under a new contract.

Calendar

None

Calendar

None

Who's on first?

None

Who's on first?

None

If you haven't already, it's time to climb aboard the Web 2.0 trend

I went ahead and did it. Everyone has been talking about Web 2.0, and I finally figured I'd better get on board before the Generation Y crowd eats my lunch and leaves me in the dust with the rest of the baby boomers.

Ready to dig in: Program management

Good project managers measure their success and focus on results and satisfied customers.

More growing pains

Contractors can help DHS smooth wrinkles in trusted-traveler programs.

GCE to upgrade Labor financial systems

Global Computer Enterprises Inc. will help the Labor Department revise its core financial management functions under a $50.3 million contract.

NASA plans industry day on IT infrastructure strategy

NASA plans to hold an industry day July 23 in Washington to brief the private sector on the acquisition strategy for its Information Technology Infrastructure Improvement program.

GAO: More acquisition support needed for Deepwater

The Coast Guard has improved the way it oversees its $24 billion Deepwater asset acquisition program but is still struggling to hire enough expertise for the job, according to a new report.