IG: Old info hampers immigration enforcement

Immigration and Customs Enforcement's database for tracking illegal aliens is riddled with out-of-date information, according to a new report from DHS.

GAO acquisition framework soon to be employed

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy announced yesterday that it has plans to implement an acquisition framework developed by congressional auditors more than a year ago.

Digimarc puts stamp on Idaho driver's license security

In a move to beef up the security of its driver's license system, the Idaho Transportation Department has awarded Digimarc Corp. a contract extension.

Report: IPv6 to generate modest spending increases

The transition to IPv6 is a significant opportunity for IT services vendors, but they should not overestimate the government's planned spending on pure IPv6 hardware upgrades, according to an analysis conducted by Government Insights.

Olson steps down as Texas CTO

Texas CTO Larry Olson, the architect of several major IT initiatives in the Lone Star State, will resign Dec. 31.

L-1, VA in pact to create jobs for disabled vets

The Veterans Affairs Department will forge a memorandum of understanding with L-1 Identity Solutions Co. under which the company will create high-quality jobs for disabled veterans at its enrollment centers.

DHS sets SBINet sticker price at $7.6B through 2011

IT vendors can focus on the $3.56 billion penciled in for acquisition costs for 2008 through 2011, as well as the $1.4 billion set to be spent on SBINet Integrated Logistics support

Verizon answers Forest Service call for voice services

Verizon Business will deliver a range of voice communications services to the Forest Service under a five-year task order worth up to $37 million.

Input: Demand for automated fingerprinting on the rise

Great strides in technology as well as the transition to fully digital processing is behind a spike in the demand for automated fingerprint identification systems, according to a new study.

AT&T team to perform USAID Web upgrade

AT&T Government Solutions will provide Web expansion and maintenance services to the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Skinner: DHS statutory compliance uncertain from weak systems

IT system limitations and manual reporting errors are preventing DHS from determining whether it is fully complying with the Buy American Act, according to a report from the department's Inspector General.

Texas County calls up Tyler for court management

Tyler Technologies Inc. won a contract with Denton County, Texas, to install its Odyssey court case management system and other professional services.

Army draft RFP for support services open for comment

The Army released the draft request of proposals for its Program Management Support Services-2 contract, worth close to $1 billion.

ACS lands $230M Texas Medicaid support deal

Affiliated Computer Services Inc. will continue supplying Medicaid-related support services to the state of Texas through a $230 million contract extension.

Synergetics to aid USDA with managing disease program

The Agriculture Department's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has contracted Synergetics Inc. to enhance its system that underpins the animal disease management program.

Alcatel closes Lucent buy

Alcatel-Lucent began operating today as a new company on the completion of Alcatel's purchase of Lucent Technologies Inc.

FISMA compliance is a must for shared-services providers

Karen Evans, OMB's administrator for e-gov and IT, said that industry shared-services providers to the government for human resources or financial management services must comply with FISMA.

Air Force re-ups General Dynamics for intel system work

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems won a contract to continue integration support of the Air Force's Distributed Common Ground System.

Agencies remain confused by performance-based contracting rules

Performance-based contracting still confounds federal agencies. And industry isn't much less confused, according to a panel of procurement experts.

Statewide radio interoperability carries hefty price tag

State emergency managers estimate it will cost $7 billion to achieve statewide interoperable communications for first responders, a new survey said.