Rules of engagement

Use of task-order contracts expands as the Defense's IT vehicle of choice.

Stan Soloway | Old personnel policies harm government

The Intelligence Science Board published a report in late 2006 warning that the intelligence community is losing rather than gaining connectivity to the technologycommunity.

Jonathan Cain | A bill of rights for subcontractors

Government subcontractors aren't necessarily at the mercy of their prime contractors in obtaining payment for goods and services delivered by the subcontractor to government customers.

A new day for IDIQs

Commentary: If the Defense Enterprise Information Systems contract were a person, he or she would be one proud grandparent today.

GAO: U.S.-Canadian border needs tighter security

Congressional investigators easily snuck into the U.S. from Canada three times carrying duffel bags simulating smuggled radioactive materials, according to a new GAO report.

OPM: Progress made on security clearances

OPM wants the Government Accountability Office to have another look at the situation.

Dems put brakes on DHS satellite initiative

Democratic members of the House Homeland Security Committee have asked congressional appropriators to hold off funding for the Homeland Security Department's new office for domestic satellite surveillance.

Lawmakers get tough on Deepwater

House Homeland Security Committee approves legislation to toughen the requirements on the Coast Guard's Deepwater program and improve the roll out of the Transportation Worker Identification Card.

DISA needs help to clean up its books

Efforts by the Defense Information Systems Agency to clean up its financial books could mean money for its contractors.

ITAA to Congress: cut a check for Real ID now

The Information Technology Association of America is urging lawmakers to approve $50 million in immediate funding to help states implement the Real ID Act.

Unisys under fire over TSA network security

Unisys Corp. denies allegations that it failed to properly install security systems for the Transportation Security Administration and did not notify agency officials of security breaches stemming from repeated cyberattacks.

TSA to use maritime spec for worker ID

TSA announced it has adopted a maritime industry specification for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential biometric reader and the contactless smart card.

Lawmakers zero in on high-risk IT projects

Lawmakers today expressed frustration over the continued shortcomings of IT projects. They questioned how much of the $65 billion agencies spend on IT is being wasted.

DHS to begin worker ID enrollment in October

DHS is aiming for early October to begin enrolling individuals for the Transportation Workers Identification Credential, a top homeland security official said.

Velazquez: Weed out HUBZone's bad apples

SBA's program to develop businesses in underutilized business districts is riddled with holes, Rep. Nydia Velazquez, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, said Sept. 19.

Border Patrol tie-in delays SBInet launch

Boeing will not receive the final payment for the first portion of the border surveillance system until DHS determines that the system is working properly, a department spokesman confirmed today.

Input: State and locals gradually warm to Schedule 70

State and local government purchasing through the GSA Schedule 70 is steadily increasing and may lead the governments to use other federal schedules when allowed to do so, reports Input Inc.

Competition heats up for U.K. identity card work

Several U.S. companies are expected to participate in bidding for the upcoming $2 billion biometric national ID card system being developed in the United Kingdom.

Governors pressure feds on Real ID funding

Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner and Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons are calling on the federal government to issue the long-awaited regulations for the Real ID Act of 2005 and also to pump more money into the program.

Alliance: Pass card deadline impractical

DHS is running out of time to test and deploy a new technology solution in a proposed passport-alternative identification card by summer 2008, according to an industry expert.