Congress thwarts set-aside for woman-owned businesses

The fiscal 2009 spending law prohibits the Small Business Administration from using Bush administration regulations.

Networx on the brink of transforming federal telecom

With the Networx deadline looming, Verizon Federal's Susan Zeleniak offers her views on how the contract is progressing and its ability to transform government operations.

Telecom news roundup

The latest news on telecommunications developments.

Kundra challenges government to lead tech revolution

Tells FOSE audience he will focus on transparency, engagement, innovation and lowering the cost of government in his role as federal CIO.

Fed CIO Kundra lays out tech agenda

Tells FOSE audience about the four pillars that will drive the tech agenda: transparency, engagement, lowering costs and fostering innovation.

Avineon hires new director of federal business development

Avineon Inc. has hired Mark O’Connell as director of strategic development for its Federal Systems Division.

DISA issues sources-sought notice for software

The Defense Information Systems Agency is requesting information from contractors capable of providing and maintaining command and control software.

Partnering advice from FOSE

Finding and developing the right partners continues to be a critical strategy for success in the federal market.

IG: IRS overuses cost-plus contracts

The Internal Revenue Service tends to award cost-reimbursement contracts although some of the work is for routine maintenance, a report says.

Some insider views on the stimulus winners and losers

Some industry insights about who might see the biggest boost in business from the stimulus package.

TechAmerica: Education needed on the role of contractors

Association says it needs to explain to White House the important role contractors play in government operations.

Kundra named federal CIO, vows to make more data public

Vivek Kundra says he wants to improve transparency and engage people.

IBM launches green consulting practice

IBM Corp. has created a consulting practice built around helping agencies manage their overall impact on the environment, including their carbon footprint.

Army issues sources-sought notice for missile technology

The Army Space and Missile Defense Command envisions a five-year, multiple-award contract with a combined ceiling of $15 billion.

Comms, health tech make contract news

A $200 million communications contract and as much as $23 billion in health IT work in the coming decade have been making headlines.

White House struggles to bring new tech on board

The White House faces bumps in the road to bring Web 2.0 technologies to the new administration.

Big shoes to fill

We asked our experts about the priorities and challenges faced by the yet-to-be named chief technology officer.

People to meet

As the head of Microsoft's global public sector, Linda Zecher sees common challenges and opportunities across the different regions of the world.

Now is the time to distinguish yourself

Tough times offer the risk and opportunity of becoming a trusted partner.