HUD seeks modernized financial-management system

The Housing and Urban Development Department is conducting a public-private competition for system integration and hosting at a shared-services center for the HUD Integrated Financial Management Improvement Project.

Nortel called up for NRC digital court work

Nortel Government Solutions Inc. won a prime contract from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to operate and maintain its digital courtroom systems in two locations.

GAO Cybersecurity R&D report urges coordination improvements

According to a new report, the federal government has to do a better job of coordinating research and development on cybersecurity issues.

DynTek snaps up Sensible Security Solutions

DynTek Inc. has acquired Sensible Security Solutions, an Ottawa company that designs and implements enterprise-level security solutions.

BearingPoint, Interior in lawsuit over financial system contract

BearingPoint Inc. today confirmed that it is in litigation with the federal government over its aborted contract to provide systems integration services to help build the Interior Department's new financial-management system.

DHS to retool info-sharing network

The Homeland Security Department is forming an advisory panel to help improve its underused information-sharing network, which links the department to state and local agencies, according to a Federal Register notice.

Panel to suggest greater competition, more transparency

The themes of competition, transparency and integrity could dominate the recommendations of the Acquisition Advisory Panel when it releases its draft report in the coming weeks.

Senator: GSA should reconsider IT infrastructure contract

The chairwoman of the Senate Small Business Committee believes the agency has inhibited small firms from bidding on the GSA Infrastructure Technology Global Operations acquisition vehicle.

State unveils plans for PASS card

IT vendors will have a clearer view of the State Department's plans for the radio frequency identification device-equipped border crossing card that Uncle Sam plans to deploy as part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.

Chertoff details antiterror battle plan to police chiefs

As the U.S. faces threats from weapons of mass destruction and high-consequence international and homegrown plots, the Homeland Security Department is expanding its efforts with state, local, federal and international law enforcement to defend the country.

USDA sold on shared services

Cost and value drove decision to use GSA.

On your mark ?

Boeing's SBI-Net project draws flood of potential partners.

Homeland watch: In brief

Concerns over IT sector ? Prepare for sabotage and more news in brief ?

Homeland watch: In brief

Concerns over IT sector ? Prepare for sabotage and more news in brief ?

Signed, sealed ? will it deliver?

Regional issues could challenge GSA's new Federal Acquisition Service.

Ballot-box jitters

This election year brings plenty of anxiety for voters and pols alike. Top of mind for many is whether the Democrats will take control of Congress or if the Republicans will hang on.

News in brief

NASCIO names top innovative state IT projects ? UAV patrols to resume and more news in brief.

News in brief

NASCIO names top innovative state IT projects ? UAV patrols to resume and more news in brief.

A vote of no confidence

Systems face uphill battle to sway electorate.

Fear and loathing

Contractor groups expect more scrutiny if House goes blue.