DHS plans to release details shortly on how it intends to allocate to states a new $1 billion fund designated for interoperable public safety communications.
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $388.8 million contract from the Justice Department for information technology operations, infrastructure and security services.
While the Homeland Security Department has increased its attention to cybersecurity in the last six months, it still has not implemented 25 recommendations that are needed to fulfill its cyber responsibilities, according to the GAO.
The heated debate over the future radio spectrum needs of first responders is pitting public safety representatives against major telecommunications companies.
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.
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.
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency this week published an updated statement of its strategy for the National System for Geospatial Intelligence.
InterImage Inc. won a $40 million task order from the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to provide technical support for software development.
Twenty-two small businesses have been selected by the DHS' Science and Technology directorate to participate in technology contracts aimed at the development of homeland security solutions.
The chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee proposed Monday to add $3.4 billion above the White House's budget to bolster first responder programs in DHS for fiscal 2008.
The Government Ethics Office has taken steps to slow the revolving door practice of DHS officials leaving their posts to become lobbyists for business interests.
