Project 28 to undergo software changes

Following testing that was supposed to be final, DHS now needs to develop better software and perform additional tests on the initial SBInet border surveillance system.

Bush stays the course with DHS budget

President Bush's proposed fiscal 2009 budget for DHS keeps the heat on major priorities such as border control and stricter ID.

'09 budget request has IT spending on the rise

In all, only four agencies saw decreases in their IT budget requests over 2008 enacted, and OMB's IT budget remained the same at $4 million.

Agencies get guidance for winning DHS grants

State and local agencies seeking a share of the $3 billion in DHS grants should make priorities of protecting against improvised explosives, creating preparedness plans and aligning with the National Preparedness Guidelines, according to guidance released.

CGI to help CMS improve Medicaid process

CGI Federal Inc. will install new technology for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to simplify the Medicaid process for states.

DHS may target small boats for RFID

The nation's 18 million recreational boaters may need to register and place RFID tags on their crafts under plans put forth by a stakeholders group convened by the DHS.

SRA to aid immigration agency

SRA International has been hired to provide analytical help and technical support to the ICE to identify and protect against terrorist and criminal threats.

FCC has only one bid on spectrum

After nearly a week of bidding, the FCC says it has received only a single bid, far below its reserve price, for the radio spectrum block reserved for first responders.

SiloSmashers lands USCIS work

SiloSmashers Inc. will help U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services with a major transformation of its business processes under a new award.

Citizant to tackle EA for FTC

Citizant Inc. will provide enterprise architecture consulting and management services to the Federal Trade Commission under a new contract.

GAO: Customs container inspection program has holes

U.S. Customs and Border Protection needs better processes to collect and assess data for an initiative to improve maritime cargo security, according to a new report.

DHS seeks SBInet help

DHS is reaching for more assistance for its SBInet border surveillance program with as much as $170 million in additional support contracts to be awarded this year, according to a recent analysis.

FEMA seeks IT overhaul

FEMA is preparing to award a contract worth up to $1 billion to overhaul its IT architecture and software.

Bases compete for Cyber Command

Air Force bases in five states are competing to become the permanent headquarters for the Air Force's new Cyber Command created in November 2006.

GAO urges oversight strategy to measure acquisition changes

A year after the SARA panel issued recommendations on how to improve federal service contracting, GAO is urging OFPP to develop a strategy that includes milestones and reporting requirements.

Avineon wins Bureau of Engraving and Printing deal

Avineon will support the bureau in designing and manufacturing high-quality security documents, which also deter counterfeiting.

L-1 gets passport printer orders

L-1 Identity Solutions Inc. has received new orders from the State Department for passport printers.

Lockheed to boost IRS e-services

Lockheed Martin Corp. will work with the IRS to help tax professionals and taxpayers more easily conduct business electronically under a new award.

GSA ventures into the world of SaaS

The Office of Citizen Services and Communications has issued two requests for proposals for Web analytics and online collaboration tools that call out software as a service.

FCC spectrum auction hits snag

The fate of the planned nationwide broadband network for first responders is still up in the air.