2013 budget proposal puts IT on short leash
Obama's 2013 budget proposal aims to slash federal IT in some areas but expand its use when it can streamline government operations. The budget also includes an overall 8-percent reduction in Small Business Administration technical assistance programs.
ATS builds software solutions for government pension agency
ATS Corp. will continue its software development work for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation under new indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with a $30 million ceiling.
Funding rules might challenge Obama IT reform effort
When Federal CIO Vivek Kundra unveiled the White House IT management reform plan earlier this month, he said one of its toughest elements would be aligning the budget process with the technology cycle.
Bill would require agencies to designate chief operating officers
The Senate has passed legislation that would require federal agencies to set measurable performance goals and improve coordination to avoid duplication.
DOD needs geeky data lovers
The federal government could use more “geeky” types of folks who can define data standards that can facilitate the aggregation of pertinent information agencies need to perform their missions.
Senior executives honored with Presidential Rank awards
Honored executives saved government $49 billion
Cloud adoption on the rise, but new report highlights trouble spots
A new survey of federal leaders paints an early picture of which applications are migrating to cloud computing. But limited awareness and trust remain big hurdles for agencies.
NRC readies $270M infrastructure opportunity
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking bids for a large information technology infrastructure support and services contract.
Acquisition Solutions builds consulting skills with ICOR buy
Acquisition Solutions Inc. has purchased substantially all the assets of ICOR Partners LLC. The financial terms were not reported. The transaction closed Jan. 8.
Guident to help SSA office streamline business processes
Guident has won a four-year, $9.5 million blanket purchase agreement to provide business intelligence support services to the Social Security Administration.
Deepwater whistleblower gets his day in court
A U.S. District Court judge refuses to dismiss the False Claims Act lawsuit against the Deepwater contractors and sets trial for next year.
DHS seeks contractor for biosurveillance program
The Homeland Security Department is advertising for a contractor that can provide a regular data feed on bioterrorism events and emerging disease outbreaks such as swine flu.
Verisign to support HHS health network
The Health and Human Services Department announced it is preparing to award a sole-source contract to Verisign for managed public-key infrastructure services and digital certificates on the Nationwide Health Information Network.
Immigration agency to outsource disaster-recovery plans
The Office of the CIO for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking for a contractor that can take over disaster recovery planning and management.
Coast Guard readies professional services contract
The Coast Guard Acquisitions Directorate is preparing to isssue a request for proposal for a large professional services contract.
Feds OK $1.2B for health IT initiatives
Federal health officials are distributing $1.2 billion in economic stimulus law funding to state agencies and nonprofits to advance adoption of health information technology.
FCC considers state, regional public safety networks
The FCC is considering requests to form a broadband network for first responders rather than waiting for the commission to create a nationwide network.
Federal future cloudy for Microsoft Word
Agencies are wondering how a court's ruling banning Microsoft from selling Word will affect their procurement plans.
RFPs in the works for health exchange networks
The SSA is on track to award $24 million in contracts to help health care providers link to the Nationwide Health Information Network.
Report: VA lax in maintaining contract-management system
The Veterans Affairs Department isn't using its electronic contract-management system effectively, a new report says.
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