Why does Congress hate e-gov?
It's hot in Washington, so the White House must be fending off congressional attacks on e-government.
DHS shake-up to boost technology programs
Homeland Security Department secretary Michael Chertoff last week announced a departmentwide reorganization plan that will elevate responsibility for cybersecurity, preparedness and operations, and butress several technology programs.
Quick look: Portable travel pal
Global Positioning System devices are great for guiding you through unfamiliar territory, especially when you're driving. However, most are permanently mounted in vehicles, leaving you on your own when you rent a car or head off on foot.
Caught in the act
Critics say Safety Act stifles anti-terrorism technology
National Data Buoy Center support deal awarded to SAIC
Under a $500 million contract, the company will operate and maintain the National Weather Service's Marine Observation Network, a collection of offshore buoys and coastal stations.
Census Bureau to count on Sabre Systems for IT support
Sabre Systems will design, program, operate and maintain the Census Bureau's computer infrastructure that supports its Master Address File/Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing system.
California consolidates technology offices
State officials expect the new Department of Technology Services to strengthen California's government technology structure and improve efficiency.
Georgia awards human services software pact to Netsmart
Netsmart and its Creative Socio-Medics subsidiary will provide human services software and related services to the Georgia Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases.
GSA awards SAIC systems integration contract
The General Services Administration awarded a task order valued at up to $46.6 million to Science Applications International Corp. to provide systems integration services for GSA's Enterprise Customer Relationship Management implementation.
OMB to expand guidance for watch list projects
The Office of Management and Budget expects to release within two weeks further guidance for agencies on management of high-risk IT projects.
Democrats see flaws in DHS reorganization
House Democrats say there are still major flaws at DHS, including a lack of money for security in mass-transit systems and a management structure that may give the department's political staff too much power.
DHS taps Rapiscan for radiation detection system
The technology is being designed to work as a standalone or in tandem with image-based screening technologies, such as the Eagle X-ray, which is operating in the Port of Baltimore.
Army field support deal awarded to ManTech
The Army Field Support Command awarded a $27.7 million contract to ManTech International Corp. to provide technical services for Afghanistan's property accountability program.
Spherix protests re-award of Forest Service reservation system
Spherix Inc. has filed a protest against the Agriculture Department's re-award of its single federal recreation information and reservation service to ReserveAmerica.
HHS seeks members to drive health IT group
The Health and Human Services Department today called for nominations for the public-private organization that will help develop standards and drive interoperability for the exchange of health data.
DHS shake-up to strengthen technology programs
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said he would centralize the department's intelligence functions under the assistant secretary for information analysis, and plans to create a new assistant secretary for cybersecurity and telecommunications.
Army considers new command for logistics management
To better manage logistics processes in the Army, service brass are considering a plan that would transform the existing Army Field Support Command at Rock Island, Ill., into the Army Sustainment Command.
Army inks intelligence support deal with L-3 Communications
The Army has awarded a four-year, $426.5 million contract to L-3 Communications Government Services Inc. of Chantilly, Va., to provide intelligence support services for multinational forces in Iraq.
USAID business systems deal awarded to four firms
Four companies won a five-year, $90 million contract from the U.S. Agency for International Development to provide business systems modernization and strategic management consulting services.
Oregon awards Medicaid information system deal to EDS
Under the $73 million, seven-year-three-month contract, which includes three one-year options, EDS will build and maintain a new Medicaid system that will replace a 30-year-old legacy system.
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