GSA releases RFI for database to share terrorism data

The General Services Administration has released a request for information and will hold an industry day to describe its needs for electronic directory services.

Alion nabs Defense IT services subcontract

Alion Science and Technology Corp. won a subcontract to provide IT services to the Defense Department's Joint Spectrum Center.

AlphaInsight wins Coast Guard portal deal

AlphaInsight Corp. won a contract from the Coast Guard to provide IT support services for a Web portal solution for sharing maritime data.

DHS taps Identix for fingerprint scanning

Under the contract Identix will provide the department with the company's TouchPrint 3000 series live scan systems.

Treasury reopens TCE contract over lawmaker's objections

The chairman of the House Government Reform Committee is critical of the Treasury Department's plan to accept new submissions for the Treasury Communications Enterprise contract.

Networx deadlines pushed back again

The General Services Administration is granting another one-month extension for industry responses to its 10-year, $20 billion Networx telecommunications contract.

DHS takes cross-sector view to infrastructure protection R&D

The National Plan for Research and Development in Support of Critical Infrastructure Protection establishes nine themes that aim to encompass physical and cyber security concerns and be integrated with other national-security strategies.

IRS seeks industry input on business rules management

IRS plans to acquire software license and maintenance support, training and technical support services for implementing a business rules management environment.

OMB launches e-guide for Section 508 compliance

A new online wizard can determine if Section 508 applies to an acquisition, identify which standards apply, develop wording for a procurement solicitation and document compliance.

IT Exchange program rule finalized by OPM

Before agencies can detail employees or accept private-sector workers, they must develop departmentwide plans and written agreements, as well as meet other eligibility criteria.

GSA: Sept. 1 deadline for new FTS, FSS orders for 2005

Agencies have until Sept. 1 to send new task orders through the General Services Administration's Federal Technology Service.

HHS taps Baltimore firm for Web support

Mind Over Machines Inc. won a contract from the Health and Human Services Department to provide database administration, operations support and help-desk services.

MCI team set for Networx race

MCI Inc. has put together a team of large and small businesses to pursue the General Services Administration's 10-year, $20 billion Networx contract.

GTSI wins mobile, wireless pacts from USDA

GTSI Corp. has been awarded blanket purchase agreements from the Agriculture Department for mobile and wireless services for employees who work remotely.

DHS, FBI initiate major IT procurement projects

The Homeland Security Department will launch two new programs for IT acquisitions, while the bureau will accept proposals for its Sentinel system.

BearingPoint wins FDIC security contract

BearingPoint Inc. has won a contract to help the FDIC consolidate technology security self-assessment and monitoring activities.

Cipicchio now in charge of DOD procurement policy

Veteran contracting and procurement specialist Domenico C. Cipicchio becomes acting director for Defense procurement and acquisition policy today.

GSA releases final reorganization plan

The final plan comes a little more than two months after the agency issued a draft plan that was criticized by Capitol Hill, the administration and industry.

OMB sets deadlines for agencies' move to IPv6

The Office of Management and Budget has released a memo that lays out a series of deadlines agencies must meet as the government moves toward IPv6.

DOD launches acquisition review

The Defense Department is planning a series of public and private meetings in August and September as part of Defense Acquisition Performance Assessment Project.