CGI-AMS has won a five-year, $33 million contract renewal from Los Angeles County to continue providing enterprise resource planning software and services
The chairman of the House Government Reform Committee wants additional measures to supplement and strengthen existing security policies for contractor-provided IT systems.
Secretary Michael Chertoff's comprehensive review of the Homeland Security Department is wrapping up in several weeks, and there is talk that at least one major policy idea -- creation of an undersecretary for policy -- may be gaining traction.
Delays in two high-profile Homeland Security Department programs have prime contractor BearingPoint Inc. facing criticism from government and congressional officials.
Over the last decade, we have seen a gradual elevation of the acquisition profession's stature in civilian agencies. The latest development is an important new policy memo from Federal Procurement Policy Administrator David Safavian that, among other things, directs the establishment of education and certification requirements for civilian agency acquisition professionals. Safavian's initiative is probably the most significant and challenging step yet taken in this process.
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife wants to standardize on one or two Internet service providers. Staff statewide use more than 65 providers, which causes problems when trying to resolve connectivity and billing issues.
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife wants to standardize on one or two Internet service providers. Staff statewide use more than 65 providers, which causes problems when trying to resolve connectivity and billing issues.
That Virginia's IT outsourcing initiative is on schedule to award contracts this fall is due in no small measure to work done by state officials to build the widespread support that was lacking in many high-profile failures in other states.
An initial appearance in court is generally a straightforward event. A suspect is informed of the charges against him, bail is set and other issues are addressed.
Under new risk-based eligibility rules, only 66 of the nation's 361 seaports can apply for $141 million in the Homeland Security Department's Port Security Grant program.
Under new risk-based eligibility rules, only 66 of the nation's 361 seaports can apply for $141 million in the Homeland Security Department's Port Security Grant program.
With the first quarter earnings season complete, most federal IT service companies reported at or above expectations and gave solid outlooks for the year, although a couple were cautious on the second quarter.
The FBI is poised to launch the Sentinel program to build, among other things, a case management system to replace the defunct Virtual Case File project, officials said.
Edward Hammersla isn't bothered by the prospect of handing over his name and birth date to airport screeners under the Homeland Security Department's new "Secure Flight" passenger screening program that launches this summer.
Federal agencies and contractors are swelling enrollment at IT boot camps, the intense training courses that drive students through 10 to 12 grueling hours of daily instruction over a few days.
IT industry representatives are urging the Senate to reject a provision approved by the House requiring the Homeland Security Department to use primarily U.S.-made components in all products it buys.
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff suggested the private IT sector could help develop and operate traveler screening databases for the government.
