Medic alerts
When a soldier's life is at stake, every second counts. Tommy Morris, a former Army medic, knows that in the line of battle, there are no substitutes for speed and accuracy.
2005 GCN Industry Leaders
Each year, GCN recognizes the top industry suppliers at the annual GCN Gala Awards ceremony, based on government contract volume.
One patient, one record
When the Defense Department decided to upgrade its computerized Military Health System, it opted for more than just replacing an awkward legacy system that had fallen behind the times.
Pass the word
If there is one point on which most people in the United States can agree after the attacks of 9/11, it's that information needs to be shared directly among organizations that collect it and those that need it.
Wizards of wireless
At the Joint Forces Command in Suffolk, Va., the Joint Experimentation Directorate has built what is arguably the government's most secure and efficient wireless LAN.
The GCN Awards
The stories behind GCN's 10 award-winning technology programs in the following pages convey a palpable sense of urgency, going a long way toward dispelling the common perception of government as a slow-moving behemoth.
Central Intelligence Agency CIO Wade retires; replacement named
Alan Wade, CIO of the Central Intelligence Agency has retired after 36 years of service with the agency.
GSA makes Winstead new PBS commissioner
The General Services Administration has tapped David Winstead as the agency's Public Buildings Service commissioner.
Navy, Bath Iron Works in pact for DD(X) support
The Navy has awarded a $53.4 million contract to Bath Iron Works in Maine for engineering and design work on the service's next-generation DD(X) destroyers.
Army extends deal with General Dynamics for robotics work
The Army has awarded a contract extension to General Dynamics Corp. to continue work with the Army Research Laboratory's Robotics Collaborative Technology Alliance.
GSA Administrator Perry resigns
Stephen Perry, General Services Administration administrator, has resigned after four years of leading the federal government's procurement arm.
NASA proposes recertifications for small business programs
The space agency wants small business contractors to recertify their compliance with program regulations before receiving final payments.
New MC4 product manager lays out goals
Army Lt. Col. Edward T. Clayson, product manager for the Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care, said he plans to bring the tactical medical units to more medics in the field.
Congress passes bill to keep government open until November
With fiscal 2005 quickly coming to a close, the House and Senate passed a resolution keeping the federal government open for another six weeks.
IT security requirements now part of the FAR
Starting today, government contracting officers must include cybersecurity requirements in acquisition planning.
Congress looks for 'culture change' in GSA's tracking ability
Congress will consider legislation to further modernize the General Service Administration's procurement database.
DHS seeks proposals under multibillion-dollar Eagle project
The Homeland Security Department has released its request for proposals under the Eagle project, a multibillion dolar program to purchase IT support services.
HHS set to award health IT contracts
HHS anticipates that a single set of standards will emerge for a national health information infrastructure after contractors reconcile existing standards and recommend new ones.
Senate committee takes issue with Defense Travel System
A Senate committee held a hearing yesterday on the Defense Travel System, which is is over budget by more than $200 million and behind schedule by four years.
Democrats want probe of Safavian's work at OFPP
Rep. Chris Van Hollen is leading the charge calling for the Government Accountability Office to probe whether David Safavian broke the law or violated any regulations during his 11 months as administrator for the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.
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