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.
The race for technology reform
In his first 100 days in office, President Barack Obama brought a fresh approach to new technologies and an ambitious IT reform agenda. However, a lack of specific details has frustrated the contracting community.
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