NASA picks EDS for $20m eTravel deal
NASA has awarded a task order to Electronic Data Systems Corp. of Plano, Texas, for an electronic travel system.
NASA IG finds problems with IT structure
NASA faces potentially serious agencywide problems with IT architecture, investments, management infrastructure and services, according to a new report from the agency's inspector general.
Industry council explores creating a CISO group
An established industry group is making a push to take over the mission set out by the new Chief Information Security Officers Exchange.
NASA inspector general critical of IT structure
NASA faces potentially serious agencywide problems with IT architecture, investments, management infrastructure and services, according to a new report from the agency's inspector general.
Air Force picks HP for five-year computer contract
The Air Force has awarded a to Hewlett-Packard Co. to provide desktop PCs, notebooks and servers.
Croom nominated for DISA directorship
The Air Force major general would replace Lt. Gen. Harry Raduege after his retirement.
NASA picks EDS for $20 million eTravel contract
NASA has awarded a task order to EDS to implement and maintain an electronic travel system.
Pentagon takes over 21 major Air Force buys
The Defense Department has temporarily taken over 21 Air Force projects worth more than $200 billion.
Defense mapping group takes GIS kit commercial
The push to boost commercial product use in government has a champion in the secret world of spies.
Pentagon takes over major Air Force buys
Michael Wynne, undersecretary of Defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, has temporarily taken over 21 major acquisitions.
Navy hires General Dynamics for combat systems project
The service has awarded a five-year, $95 million contract to General Dynamics to help design a systems integration strategy for specialized combat applications.
Air Force names next science board leader
The Air Force has named Raytheon electrical engineer Heidi Shyu to take over its Scientific Advisory Board.
Government Reform looks into rules on contracts to Alaska Native companies
The House Government Reform Committee is investigating whether special procurement regulations that give Alaska Native corporations an edge in federal contracting are beneficial to the government or Alaska natives.
Maryland lays groundwork to merge first-response systems statewide
Federal agencies must help their state and local counterparts establish interoperable systems for emergency communications, Maryland IT officials say.
Border and transportation official Verdery leaving DHS
C. Stewart Verdery Jr., assistant secretary for border and transportation security policy and planning at the Homeland Security Department, will leave DHS Friday.
DOD will check out more questionable contracts in wake of Air Force scandal
The Defense Department inspector general will take a closer look at eight contracts, including several IT deals, that fell under the authority of Darleen Druyun, the recently convicted former Air Force acquisition manager.
Negroponte nominated for new intelligence position
President Bush has nominated John Negroponte, currently the U.S. ambassador to Iraq, to become the first director of national intelligence.
PC blades gain acceptance
From the wilds of Afghanistan to the depths of Cheyenne Mountain'and at numerous civilian agencies in between'a novel approach to desktop computing is solving some of government customers' thorniest problems.
IG challenges effectiveness of DHS port security grants
The current grants process 'compromises the program's ability to direct resources toward the nation's highest priorities,' a new audit concludes.
Eight DOD contracts to get audits in wake of Druyun scandal
The Defense IG will take a closer look at eight contracts that fell under the authority of Darlene Druyun, the recently convicted former Air Force acquisition manager.
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