DISA posts ROI for on-demand communications

The Defense Information Systems Agency wants to build an on-demand communications system.

DRC provides acquisition support to Forest Service

Dynamics Research Corp. has won a four-year contract with an estimated ceiling of $7 million to provide acquisition support services to the Forest Service.

GAO: Contractor performance reviews fall short

Federal agencies conducted only 31 percent of the required performance reviews on contracts in 2007, the GAO found in a new report.

OFPP raises contractor salary cap

The Obama administration's scrutiny of contractors and their salaries makes this cap more important than ever, an expert said.

Deepwater in trouble, watchdog says

The Coast Guard accepted the first National Security Cutter under Deepwater without completing operational tests, according to a watchdog group.

Top 100 | The rise of the ANCs

Alaska Native Corporations continue to flex their ability to win government contracts.

Aneesh Chopra moves a step closer to CTO position

Aneesh Chopra is one step closer to becoming the first federal chief technology officer after winning unanimous support from the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.

Administration moves to scrap FCS in existing form

The Defense Department’s chief arms buyer, Ashton Carter, said May 18 the administration was on the verge of canceling the entire Army Future Combat Systems program in its present form, according to media reports.

House bill would require competition on TSA biometric contract

The pending House bill would make the TSA put up for competitive bid a longstanding, sole-provider contract for processing fingerprints for backgrounds checks on aviation workers.

Professional Services Council announces Lee as new VP

Deidre Lee held some of the top federal acquisition roles during a 32-year government career.

Commerce readies contract for broadband grant support

The Commerce Department released a schedule showing that it is preparing to hire a contractor in June to help manage its huge broadband grant program.

House bills encourage GSA Multiple Award program use

The GSA Multiple Award Schedules program is often the first step for small business entering the federal contracting marketplace.

GSA issues sources-sought notice for managed hosting

The General Services Administration wants input from large and small companies capable of providing managed hosting services that would support automated federal acquisition.

Supplemental bills address award fees

Congress tries to toughen a 2007 law that set guidance on how to judge whether contractors' work is worth any extra money.

Senator takes closer look at Alaska Natives

The special set-aside status of Alaska Native Corporations raises questions as Congress and administration seek to end no-bid and sole-source contracts.

GAO: Secure Flight screening program on course

The Secure Flight passenger screening program has improved IT security and privacy controls in the last five months, auditors say.

ACT and GITEC go separate ways

ACT ends affiliation with GITEC as part of a review of member councils.

Health IT alliance to spread stimulus gospel

Allscripts, Microsoft and Cisco are now members of an alliance meeting with doctors on the health IT economic stimulus law provisions.

Napolitano plans to spend millions for IT

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano told a House committee today about DHS' plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in IT systems.

SBInet planning improves, IG says

Customs and Border Protection has made gains in defining and meeting the goals of border technology systems, according to a new IG report.