DOD acquisition czar wants prototype competition

The nominee for the post of top DOD acquisition official favors requiring two or more competing teams to develop prototypes during the early stages of defense programs.

House bill aims to modernize 911 systems

Proposed legislation in Congress that would promote implementation of IP-based 911 services is picking up support from public safety groups and disability organizations.

CMS grants to help improve state medical care

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has awarded a second round of Medicaid Transformation Grants totaling nearly $52 million to 16 states and Puerto Rico.

TSA begins port worker ID enrollments

Ending a three-month delay, the Transportation Workers Identification Credential program is ready to begin enrollments of port workers on Oct. 16.

Artel wins NRC information security renewal

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has awarded a follow-on contract to Artel Inc. to provide personnel to work in NRC's Office of Information Services.

GAO: Funding tight for seaport security

The Coast Guard faces budget challenges in obtaining the $260 million it estimates is needed to upgrade its command centers to meet the requirements of the Safe Port Act, according to a new GAO report.

FAA to step into NextGen with avionics

By 2020, all aircraft flying in the country's most congested airspace should be fitted with satellite-based avionics, the FAA proposed Oct. 2.

Amendment would level competitive-sourcing playing field

An amendment added to the Fiscal 2008 National Defense Authorization Act seeks to level the playing field for civilian defense employees in public/private competition.

Input predicts AF solutions focus

The upcoming re-compete for the U.S. Air Force's NETCENTS2 contract will likely focus on complete solutions, according to a report from the Input Executive Program.

DOD contracts to watch

The Army's Communications-Electronics Command will use the R23G contract to acquire support services for its Command and Control Systems Integration Directorate using the R23G contract.

News briefs

TSA to use maritime spec for worker ID.

News briefs

TSA to use maritime spec for worker ID.

Beyond the lab

Lockheed plans pilot project for IPv6 transition.

A strong appetite for acquistion

Conditions still good for deals in the government market.

A contest of wills

Sun's fallout with GSA won't hurt but might raise some eyebrows.

Skeptics beware

Renaud restores faith in USCIS transformation.

Perot taps DHS trailblazer

Perot Systems recruits DHS veteran Bucella, who offers lessons learned from the inside.

A matter of funding

Vendors are ready, but money woes slow adoption of first-responder ID cards.

Ensuring a smooth exit

Planning is the key to successfully graduating from the 8(a) program.

DISA seeks to expand managed services to software

DISA already uses managed services to meet its demand and constriction for storage and processing power, but now officials want to expand the concept's use to software.