NATO creates cyberdefense team

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

QinetiQ North America has won a $190 million contract from NASA to help the space agency manage several critical exploration projects.

Panel to debate GSA price reduction clause

GSA's price reduction clause is likely to be at the center of debate for a new advisory panel, which is reviewing the schedules program.

Evans steps down from SBInet post

DHS' Kirk Evans, program manager of the border surveillance system since January 2007, resigned April 11.

SI to bolster NSA acquisition programs

SI International will help the National Security Agency upgrade its acquisitions management services through three awards that could be worth up to $300 million.

CACI to assist Navy with FBI support work

CACI International has won a contract to help the Navy provide IT support for Federal Bureau of Investigation operations.

Three win Army logistics support contracts

The Army confirmed this week that the three original winners of LOGCAP IV will do the work even through GAO upheld the protest in October.

GSA establishes advisory panel for Schedule program

A new advisory panel will begin an in-depth review of GSA's policies and regulations for schedule contracts, the agency announced yesterday.

Four to assist Justice forfeiture program

Unisys, BearingPoint, Maximus and Grant Thornton will help DOJ manage forfeited assets under a contract with a maximum value of $475 million.