IDC: Stimulus to pump billions into federal IT

The new stimulus law will pump approximately $2.5 billion into federal agencies for technology funding, according to IDC.

  • By David Hubler

Unisys starts global forum for government, IT executives

Unisys Corp. has created a global forum to bring together leaders from government and the information technology industry.

  • By David Hubler

Congress thwarts set-aside for woman-owned businesses

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

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Auditors declare FEMA acquisition files a disaster

Private auditors could locate only eight of the 24 contracting files they requested in a recent review at the agency's headquarters.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Two firms win BPAs for stimulus support services

The General Services Administration is preparing for a massive flood of orders from agencies for help in spending money from the economic stimulus law.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Transcript of Kundra's FOSE address

Here is the transcript of the remarks delivered March 12 by federal CIO Vivek Kundra to attendees at the FOSE 2009 IT expo in Washington.

Omnibus bill would halt competitive sourcing

Both houses of Congress have approved a major spending bill for fiscal 2009 that includes a moratorium on new competitive sourcing projects.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

CBP seeks program assistance for SBInet

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is looking for a contractor to help manage the SBInet virtual fence and other border surveillance projects.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

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.

  • By Nick Wakeman

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.

  • By Nick Wakeman

DHS considers unmanned vehicles for SBInet

DHS is considering using $100 million in stimulus funds to add unmanned aerial vehicles to the SBInet virtual fence system.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

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.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Budget priorities play to services companies’ strengths

Federal information technology and professional services companies are generally reporting good financial results and raising their future guidance.

  • By Bill Loomis

Private tax collectors lose IRS work

The tax agency found that federal employees were more cost effective than the debt contractors.

  • By Mary Mosquera

Airports to get stimulus funds

The Homeland Security Department will be distributing $1 billion in stimulus funding to airports.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

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.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Skinner: CBP improperly used award-fee approach

Customs and Border Protection paid $8 million in award fees to an Alaska Native firm on an improperly structured contract, said Homeland Security Inspector General Richard Skinner.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Management Services to assist Navy with computer platform

Management Services Group Inc. will provide software and hardware services to meet new Navy computer platform requirements under a contract worth $95 million.

  • By David Hubler

Kundra named federal CIO, vows to make more data public

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

  • By Mary Mosquera

Audit finds fault with National Communications System

The National Communications System was not prepared to manage procurements for the 2005 hurricane season, according to an audit released by the Homeland Security Department inspector general.

  • By Alice Lipowicz
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