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.
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.
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.
General Dynamics Corp. won contracts worth $7 million from the U.S. Army to modernize the communications and data infrastructure at Ford Drum, N.Y., and Fort Lewis, Wash.
Maximus Inc. has won a four-year, $5.7 million contract from the province of Ontario to provide an integrated case management solution to support the enforcement of child and spousal support payments
The Navy has awarded the contracts for a program to determine whether it should outsource certain jobs to the private sector or continue to perform them internally.
Science Applications International Corp. will provide consulting services to the Homeland Security Department's Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness.
BearingPoint Inc. will provide technical and transitional assistance to the MilPay Systems Transition Program Office as it develops the military's new payroll system.
Titan Corp. and Northrop Grumman Corp. each have $200 million contracts to compete for work involving the independent verification and validation of software.
