Proposal would require specific subcontracts be made public

Under a newly proposed rule, contractors would have to report specific subcontract awards to a public database to assess the quality of the reported information.

Green technology could be a partnership away, AMD CEO says

A stronger partnership between government and industry is needed to achieve more energy-efficient computing, Hector Ruiz, CEO of AMD told participants at FOSE today.

When 'convenience trumps security'

When it comes to prioritizing IT security solutions, "convenience trumps security, but embarrassment trumps convenience."

Governors request $1b to get Real ID rolling

The nation's governors asked the House Budget Committee to provide a minimum of $1 billion to cover initial implementation of the Real ID Act.

DHS to test 10-fingerprint scanner technology

Homeland Security pilot projects will evaluate L-1 Identity Solutions' Identix Touch Print 4100 Enhanced Definition Device and Crossmatch Technologies' L Scan Guardian Scanners.

Doing Business with the Bureau of Overseas Building Operations

In August 1998, terrorist attacks on the embassies in Kenya and Tanzania killed 224 people including 43 State Department employees.

GSA officials tout VETS at FOSE

GSA screened a pool of 43 prime contractors to award the Veterans Technology Services contract to, Bradley Scott, regional administrator of GSA's Heartland Region, said today at the FOSE trade show.

Choosing sides in the spectrum debate

The heated debate over the future radio spectrum needs of first responders is pitting public safety representatives against major telecommunications companies.

CSC resumes AF expeditionary combat system work

Computer Sciences Corp. has started work again on the $628 million Air Force Expeditionary Combat Support System task order awarded in September.

OMB issues infrastructure metrics RFQ

OMB, through GSA, will hire a contractor to establish baseline metrics for three areas of the Infrastructure Optimization Initiative Line of Business consolidation effort.

Treasury in need of PIV services

GSA plans to issue a request for proposals for PIV integration services at Treasury to support its PIV-II smart identification card program as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12.

Kerry bill would torpedo Deepwater program

The Coast Guard would be required to terminate its Integrated Deepwater Systems contract with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman when it expires in June under legislation submitted late last week by Sen. John Kerry.

As costs rise, Future Combat System deal in question

GAO has weighed in on the Army's Future Combat System program, and finds plenty of areas that make this a high-risk acquisition.

NASA struggles to negotiate budget gauntlet

NASA may not be able to accomplish all the tasks assigned to the agency because its proposed budget is too small, the chairman of the House Committee on Science and Technology said this week.

DOD policies to address contractor award concerns

DOD is implementing new policies to address contractor performance awards.

House approves bill to limit no-bid contracting

The House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation offered by Rep. Henry Waxman to restrict no-bid government contracting.

NGA strategy underscores collaboration, analytics

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency this week published an updated statement of its strategy for the National System for Geospatial Intelligence.

Chertoff increases DHS CIO's authority

Michael Chertoff, DHS secretary, this morning announced a plan to give new, significant powers to the department's CIO.

Coast Guard charts new acquisition course for cutters

The Coast Guard has removed 12 patrol boats from its Deepwater contract held by a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.

GSA needs shared-service providers for FMLOB

GSA will release a request for proposals in June for commercial shared-service providers to supply financial management.