DHS wants biometric helping hand

But call for input meets skepticism over feasibility and costs for next phase of US-VISIT.

Support your first responder

Feds tag $5 billion for state and local emergency preparedness.

Networx gets ready to rock 'n' roll

It's not just the members of Generation X and Generation Y who want instant gratification. A lot of veterans of the government contracting market share that trait.

Congress' mixed messages on competition

Some in Congress believe the proportion of federal contracts that are competitivelyawarded has dropped precipitously even though competition levels are at about the same proportion today as they were 10 years ago.

Agencies don't always play by the rules on commercial-item contracts

By knowing the rules and terms beforehand, contractors can successfully defend against audits of commercial-item contracts.

DHS tests Global Entry program

DHS initiated pilot projects at three airports this week to test its new Global Entry program for pre-registered U.S. citizens and permanent residents returning from travel abroad.

Bush: Companies required to confirm employee legal work status

The Bush administration is requiring that all federal contractors use an electronic verification system to ensure that employees are eligible to work in the U.S.

DOD issues RFI for next-generation intranet

The Defense Department has issued a request for information to determine the availability of companies to build and operate an intranet capable of serving as many as 8 million users in the department.

DHS to brief industry on PACTS

DHS will hold a conference for contractors interested in bidding on an upcoming request for proposals.

States march forward with high-profile projects

Georgia state officials overseeing the pending award of the state's $1.6 billion technology infrastructure outsourcing initiative learned a valuable lesson from a failed outsourcing effort under a previous administration.

Ontario considers enhanced driver's licenses

Ontario would become the second Canadian province to issue enhanced driver's licenses that also serve as border-crossing cards for travel to the U.S. under new legislation.

SBA to propose new small business rule

The first of the redefined standards that define small businesses for contracting purposes may be final by the end of fiscal 2008, a senior SBA official said.

Obama co-sponsors fed spending transparency bill

Sen. Barack Obama submitted bipartisan legislation June 3 that would expand public information available on federal contracts and spending.

HHS to provide grants for public health preparedness

The $1.1 billion in grant money is aiding state and local public health departments, hospitals and other health systems in preparation for terrorism attacks, disasters and epidemics.

FAA wants help with cultural transformation

The FAA is conducting a market survey to determine the availability of contractors to assist with the cultural transformation of its Air Traffic Organization.

Lockheed cost controls deficient, DCMA says

Lockheed Martin failed to implement a large share of its required cost controls for its major aeronautics contracts with DOD, according to a 2007 Pentagon report.

Input: Federal IT spending growth near historic low

A number of factors are converging to create a federal IT spending environment described by the market research firm Input as tempered momentum.

DHS issues RFI for financial system consolidation

DHS has restarted the procurement process for its planned financial management system consolidation.

Groups take action against H-1B program expansion

Immigration and professional groups have filed a lawsuit to block DHS' recent expansion of a program allowing foreign IT students to work for a longer period in the U.S.

GSA seeks market research support

GSA is seeking information on the availability of potential sources to provide market research support on state and local purchasing methods and programs.