DOD acquisition czar wants prototype competition

The nominee for the post of top DOD acquisition official favors requiring two or more competing teams to develop prototypes during the early stages of defense programs.

House bill aims to modernize 911 systems

Proposed legislation in Congress that would promote implementation of IP-based 911 services is picking up support from public safety groups and disability organizations.

CMS grants to help improve state medical care

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has awarded a second round of Medicaid Transformation Grants totaling nearly $52 million to 16 states and Puerto Rico.

TSA begins port worker ID enrollments

Ending a three-month delay, the Transportation Workers Identification Credential program is ready to begin enrollments of port workers on Oct. 16.

GAO: Funding tight for seaport security

The Coast Guard faces budget challenges in obtaining the $260 million it estimates is needed to upgrade its command centers to meet the requirements of the Safe Port Act, according to a new GAO report.

FAA to step into NextGen with avionics

By 2020, all aircraft flying in the country's most congested airspace should be fitted with satellite-based avionics, the FAA proposed Oct. 2.

Amendment would level competitive-sourcing playing field

An amendment added to the Fiscal 2008 National Defense Authorization Act seeks to level the playing field for civilian defense employees in public/private competition.

DOD contracts to watch

The Army's Communications-Electronics Command will use the R23G contract to acquire support services for its Command and Control Systems Integration Directorate using the R23G contract.

News briefs

TSA to use maritime spec for worker ID.

News briefs

TSA to use maritime spec for worker ID.

Beyond the lab

Lockheed plans pilot project for IPv6 transition.

A strong appetite for acquistion

Conditions still good for deals in the government market.

A contest of wills

Sun's fallout with GSA won't hurt but might raise some eyebrows.

Skeptics beware

Renaud restores faith in USCIS transformation.

A matter of funding

Vendors are ready, but money woes slow adoption of first-responder ID cards.

Rules of engagement

Use of task-order contracts expands as the Defense's IT vehicle of choice.

Stan Soloway | Old personnel policies harm government

The Intelligence Science Board published a report in late 2006 warning that the intelligence community is losing rather than gaining connectivity to the technologycommunity.

Jonathan Cain | A bill of rights for subcontractors

Government subcontractors aren't necessarily at the mercy of their prime contractors in obtaining payment for goods and services delivered by the subcontractor to government customers.

A new day for IDIQs

Commentary: If the Defense Enterprise Information Systems contract were a person, he or she would be one proud grandparent today.

GAO: U.S.-Canadian border needs tighter security

Congressional investigators easily snuck into the U.S. from Canada three times carrying duffel bags simulating smuggled radioactive materials, according to a new GAO report.