OMB reviewing revised Real ID standards

After taking public comments into account, DHS officials have submitted a revised set of minimum federal standards that states must meet when issuing driver's licenses and ID cards to satisfy the Real ID Act of 2005.

Canadian hybrid driver's license initiative stalls

The Canadian government still has some work to do before the U.S. DHS approves plans for hybrid driver's licenses that would substitute for passports.

Coast Guard to seek NAIS proposals

DHS is getting ready to request proposals for help with implementing the core aspect of the Coast Guard's nationwide communication system that will improve how ships correspond with one another and communicate with shore stations.

Lockheed, Sanmina-SCI join forces for VIS-X

Lockheed Martin and Sanmina-SCI have signed a teaming agreement to pursue a multibillion-dollar Army program to upgrade military vehicles with digital communications systems.

Maritime Security: Better tracking of small craft needed

New tools are helping the Coast Guard develop situational awareness at the Port of Miami, but more assistance is needed to track small boats and noncooperative vessels.

Harris trio gets new federal business posts

Harris Corp. has made three new senior executive assignments within its federal government businesses.

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Apptis brings on Leslie as new president

Apptis Inc. has hired Paul Leslie as its new president and chief operating officer to oversee its services business.

Audit: DOD limits procurement competition

The audit found that 48 DOD contract actions had no justifications for going to NIH, and 62 actions had inadequate reasons for the decision.

B.C. wants to use driver's licenses for entry

British Columbia has asked U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff for permission to deploy driver's licenses that also will serve as border-crossing cards for entry into the U.S.

GTSI names Friedlander its new president

Scott Friedlander was promoted to president and chief operating officer at GTSI Corp. effective December 1.

McDonald Bradley wins Force Protection Assessment deal

DIA hired McDonald Bradley to develop an online Force Protection Assessment system to provide knowledge management and real-time updates on operational security analyses.

EDS to provide personal ID cards for VA

EDS Corp. has won a contract from the Veterans Affairs Department to develop PIV for all VA employees, affiliates and contractors.

Clinton seeks broader investigation of award fees

The company that received an improper $475 million contract from DHS also may have received an inappropriate financial bonus as part of the deal, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.), said today.

Prism Pointe to manage networks for Social Security

Prism Pointe Technologies will provide services for network equipment to the Social Security Administration under a contract worth $35 million.

EDS rolls out electronic records pilot in Fla. county

EDS Corp. launched a pilot project this month in a section of northern Florida to create an electronic health record for Medicaid beneficiaries.

Northrop, Raytheon get GPS control systems work

Northrop Grumman and Raytheon have each won contracts from the Air Force to upgrade the Global Positioning System's Next Generation Control Segment System.

CACI to aid OSD's printing services upgrade

CACI International will help the Office of the Secretary of Defense replace its decentralized printing services with a centralized managed solution under a new task order.

Report: E-verify database fails standard test

The E-Verify program uses a database that does not meet accuracy standards set by Congress, according to a new report.

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