FCC has only one bid on spectrum

After nearly a week of bidding, the FCC says it has received only a single bid, far below its reserve price, for the radio spectrum block reserved for first responders.

Joint directive to double federal cyber spending

A classified joint directive signed by President Bush has the potential of increasing by several billion dollars a year the federal investment in defense against cyberattacks.

SmartBuy Security LOB contract in development

A blanket purchase agreement could be in place as early as late summer.

DHS seeks SBInet help

DHS is reaching for more assistance for its SBInet border surveillance program with as much as $170 million in additional support contracts to be awarded this year, according to a recent analysis.

FEMA seeks IT overhaul

FEMA is preparing to award a contract worth up to $1 billion to overhaul its IT architecture and software.

Bases compete for Cyber Command

Air Force bases in five states are competing to become the permanent headquarters for the Air Force's new Cyber Command created in November 2006.

GAO urges oversight strategy to measure acquisition changes

A year after the SARA panel issued recommendations on how to improve federal service contracting, GAO is urging OFPP to develop a strategy that includes milestones and reporting requirements.

FCC spectrum auction hits snag

The fate of the planned nationwide broadband network for first responders is still up in the air.

Davis foresees an end to A-76

A program encouraging the private sector to compete with federal employees for work that is considered commercial is essentially dead for now, according to Rep. Tom Davis.

Portal consolidation to improve DHS' info sharing

The new Web environment will replace the existing SBU Homeland Security Information Network platform, which many fusion centers and first responders use to share data with DHS.

SBInet goes mobile with radar

DHS is adding mobile radar units to its $8 billion SBInet border surveillance system to provide extra capabilities and fill small gaps in coverage.

State, DHS urged to better integrate travel systems

The departments of Homeland Security and State should better integrate their IT systems that handle international business travel, according to a new report.

Three win wireless expense management work

Booz Allen Hamilton, iSYS and Avalon Technology have won contracts from GSA to help federal agencies manage their wireless devices.

Unisys wins Customs RFID tag work

Unisys Corp. has won a task order from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency to deploy readers and other technologies to support the use of RFID on new ID cards at U.S. borders.

General Dynamics gets passcard deal

General Dynamics Information Technology has won a $72.7 million contract from the State Department to lead a team that will print the passport card.

States face full plate of issues in 2008

State governors and legislators have not yet taken full advantage of available technology, according to Deloitte's 2008 industry outlook.

Real ID ready for prime time

DHS today released the final rule for implementing the Real ID Act that would standardize the handling of personal information for driver's licenses.

Waxman hammers TSA over portal contract

<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED) </font color> Rep. Henry Waxman today accused TSA of sloppy acquisition management and an apparent conflict of interest in the 2006 hiring of a Virginia contractor whose work put at risk the personal information of thousands of travelers.

Forecast 2008: States seek health IT prognosis

States want to use IT to improve the quality of health care services and reduce health care costs in response to President Bush's mandate for an improved national health care system.

Forecast 2008: Small business under the microscope

Small and woman-owned businesses will face more scrutiny this year and perhaps fewer awards, largely due to the new recertification rule introduced by the SBA and a proposed SBA rule change to the women's contracting program.