Rental cars could be potential data risk
The Federal Trade Commission recently wrote in a blog entry that connecting smartphones to rental car with onboard media players can be a risky move.
Defense Department failing to capitalize on open-source benefits
In a new report, the Center for a New American Security makes the case that DOD is failing to capitalize on the power of open-source software.
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The Not So Fair “Fair Pay” Rule
Guest columnist Stan Soloway talks about the unintended consequences of the Fair Pay Executive Order, which might not achieve what it was created to achieve.
VA gathers feedback for new program management system
The Veterans Affairs Department wants to replace its current program management information system with a new one, including support services.
Defense commissary looks for encryption solution
The Defense Commissary Agency wants to upgrade its encryption capabilities and is looking for industry feed back on possible solutions.
GWACs remain the vehicle of choice for government buyers
The amount of business flowing through GWACs continues to grow as government buyers flock to the huge multiple award contracts.
Deloitte not backing down from fight for $80M DHA contract
Deloitte files another protest as it battles for an $80 million contract to help improve the IT systems for the Defense Health Agency.
Banned GAO protester might have a point hidden in his bluster
Latvian Connection may have flooded GAO with inappropriate bid protests, but hidden in the complaints is at least one kernel of an evolving small business procurement issue.
Ready for a little Pokémon Go in the government market?
Pokémon Go has been the sensation of the summer, but the use of augmented reality has a much more serious side than an online game and might mean big business in the government market.
VA considers telematics for fleet
The Veterans Affairs Department is gathering insights on the support and installation for a Global Positioning System (GPS) tracker and automobile tracking services.
Market confidence takes a dip
The Washington Technology Contractor Confidence Index has dipped for the third straight quarter, but hiring and revenue growth parameters indicate some positive trends ahead.
Agile development more about being imaginative, less about contract type
Developing more efficient and imaginative ways to craft agile IT contracts is about practical thinking, not contract type, says one expert.
Identical resumes in multiple proposals sparks bid protest
Re-badging is a common occurrence in the federal market. For the rank-and-file contractor employee, their loyalty often is more toward their government customer than the company cutting their paychecks.
NTIA looks for guidance for IoT IPv6 needs
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration wants to know how to handle Internet-of-Things-enabled devices under the IPv6 routing protocol.
DHS gears up for recompete of $1.1B network contract
The Homeland Security Department is gearing up for the recompete of a $1.1 billion contract to support its secure data networks.
GSA picking up the pace for EIS transition
The General Administration is working on speeding up the transition to the $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract.
EPA releases RFP for professional services contract
The Environmental Protection Agency intends to award a five-year indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract for professional services.
Leidos closes $4.6B deal for Lockheed's IT business
Months in the making, Leidos acquisition of Lockheed Martin's IT business is now complete. On paper, it looks great, but time will tell if this mega-merger pays off for customers, employees and shareholders.
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