Waxman: Online 'no-fly' list endangers privacy

TSA's recent attempt to fix problems with its "no-fly" list may have put at risk of theft personal information provided by travelers.

M&A Special Report: The art of the deal

To create a masterpiece, dealmakers track rumors, court suitors and put in long hours.

Common language

First responders find software well-suited to their interoperable communications needs.

Mixed signals for RFID

Despite Chertoff's rejection, PASS card project moves ahead.

To win schedule task orders, learn the ropes

A pair of protests teaches an invaluable lesson in Federal Supply Schedulecontracting

Skinner: DHS needs to shield personal information

DHS is not doing enough to protect personal identifying information within its computer systems, according to a new report.

SAIC tapped for border security analysis

Science Applications International Corp. has won a contract to assist the Homeland Security Department with assessing risks and solutions for border security.

Companion Data wins $200M Medicare data center deal

Companion Data Services has been awarded a task order valued at more than $200 million from CMS for data center operations that support Medicare claims processing across the nation.

DHS looking into 'tunnel vision'

The Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency plans to issue contracts or grants this year to advance tunnel detection technology.

Mocny: U.S. Visit move will improve oversight

Management oversight over DHS' U.S. Visit program will be strengthened as it moves to a new directorate on March 31, said Bob Mocny, the program's acting director.

Ethics rule proposed for federal contractors

DOD, GSA and NASA are calling for public comment on a proposed rule to establish a code of ethics for contractors similar to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Control of $1B interoperability fund debated

DHS has no clear authority at this time over a $1 billion fund for public safety agency interoperable communications equipment that it has been publicizing as a first responder grant program.

Veterans' contract opens for business

The long-awaited Veterans Technology Services governmentwide acquisition contract is open for business. GSA announced today that agencies can place orders through VETS.

U.S. Visit reporting falls short: GAO

The Homeland Security Department's U.S. Visit program is only half succeeding at justifying its expenditures to Congress, according to a new report.

Commerce needs automated hiring system

The Commerce Department seeks a human-resources automated hiring system that is integrated with the governmentwide USAJOBS Web site.

Raytheon to construct N-Dex

Raytheon Co. has been awarded a contract from the FBI to build out the National Data Exchange (N-Dex) law enforcement information-sharing system.

CGI wins EPA financials deal

CGI Federal Inc. has received an award from the EPA to be its shared-services provider for its Financial System Modernization Project. EPA is the first large agency to migrate to a shared provider under the Financial Management Line of Business.

DHS taps 11 companies for First Source

DHS's goal of consolidating procurement vehicles across its panoply of agencies came closer as the department chose 11 vendors to receive contracts under the First Source procurement.

FEMA to create advisory council

As part of its post-Hurricane Katrina overhaul, FEMA is setting up a new National Advisory Council to provide advice to it on all aspects of emergency preparedness and response.

They're back

Portals return as agencies standardize and seek a return on investment.