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Federal contract law: Druyun protests uncover deeper improprieties
The unsung heroes of government contracting often include those who clean up the messes left by others.
EDITOR'S DESK: 'He did his job'
It's a wonder Steve Cooper stayed as long as he did.
FAA to spend another $57 million on STARS
The contract option to Raytheon Co. covers continued deployment of the new Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System, a joint procurement between FAA and the Defense Department.
Air Force awards contract for DMS support work
The Air Force has awarded a three-year, $11.6 million contract to NCI Information Systems Inc. to support the Defense Message System program.
Major programs within HHS
<b>HHSNet</b>. A departmentwide network implementation, HHSNet facilitates delivery of other shared enterprise application services and allows the elimination of multiple point-to-point network circuits.
Automated system at HHS recycles data for many uses
The Health and Human Services Department has created a growing repository of data it can, at the push of a button, use and reuse for a variety of reports.
Marines prefer own HR system
The Marine Corps will not migrate to the Defense Department's Integrated Military Human Resources System until DOD can prove DIMHRS is superior to the Corps' own personnel and pay system.
DISA awards three small-biz contracts for net-centric support
The Defense Information Systems Agency recently hired three small businesses to help the agency move, monitor and secure the Net-Centric Enterprise Services program as it migrates to the Web.
Net-centric projects taking the next steps
The Defense Department's Net-Centric Enterprise Services initiative is moving forward developing services for military agencies despite budget cuts to a complementary testing program.
White House to clarify 'at-risk' IT projects
In the coming weeks, the Office of Management and Budget will tell agencies what exactly it means when a project is considered high-risk.
Telelogic acquires Popkin
Two tools familiar to integrators engaged in enterprise architecture and software development will soon exist under one roof.
OMB to resolve governance issues with grant initiatives
On the heels of a critical assessment of federal grants management, the Office of Management and Budget is trying to fix governance issues in the Grants Line of Business Consolidation project..
Finally, a DOD rule on RFID
Tne Defense Department issued eleven monts late its proposed regulation which will mandate its suppliers to identify all shipment with RFID tags.
Industry wants say on GSA restructuring
Four national trade associations have formed a coalition to voice industry's views on the General Services Administration's planned reorganization.
Pegasus rides CryptoCard wings
Pegasus Technologies' business formula relies on a single brand.
Sun gears up for fresh enterprise push
Sun Microsystems this week discussed the successor to its UltraSparc processor and previewed its next-generation chip, due out in 2008.
Bill to promote cybersecurity chief moves forward
A House subcommittee today approved a bill that would elevate the Homeland Security Department's cybersecurity director to the level of an assistant secretary in the Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Directorate.
Chertoff stresses technology in Senate testimony
DHS secretary Michael Chertoff stressed technology's importance in improving the department's operations in testimony today before a Senate subcommittee.
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