TechTeam to build portals for agriculture news

TechTeam Government Solutions will build three new Web portals for the Agriculture Department.

GAO: Feds needs uniform approach to biometrics

Agencies that collect biometric information need to access and share that data, GAO said in a report issued Oct. 15.

OPM terminates RetireEZ contract

The $290 million deal with Hewitt Associates was ceased, according to OPM, because the company failed to deliver a functioning benefits calculator.

EMentum to do identity work for Justice

EMentum Inc. will install identity management technologies at the Justice Department under a new contract.

Clinton Rubin acquires McConnell International

Clinton Rubin LLC has purchased McConnell International LLC., a public-sector consulting firm.

Panel acknowledges need for new pricing plan

The MAS Advisory Panel's key recommendations would eliminate a central pricing clause in the General Services Administration Acquisition Manual.

Vision Technologies wins Customs network deal

Vision Technologies Inc. will provide the Customs and Border Protection agency with information technology support services under a new ontract.

SEC seeks to increase transparency

The SEC is planning to modernize its disclosure system under the agency's 21st Century Disclosure Initiative.

CGI to upgrade FCC financial systems

CGI Federal Inc. will supply the FCC with financial management software under a new contract.

L-1 to assist Corps of Engineers, NGA

L-1 Identity Solutions has won four contracts to supply technical support services to the Army Corps of Engineers and the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency.

Audit: Poor contract oversight costing GSA

Poor acquisition planning is costing the agency much more than necessary to award the massive Alliant and Alliant Small Business contracts.

ITT wins $1.2B NASA network deal

ITT Corp. will provide telemetry, tracking and command services to operate and maintain satellite communications for NASA.

Networx off to a crawl

The majority of federal agencies have missed the Sept. 30 funding deadline set by GSA for the Networx program.

Harris to support NGA geospatial intelligence

Harris Corp. will help improve distribution of geospatial intelligence at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency under a $140 million task order.

FDA picks 10 for tech modernization effort

Ten companies have won spots on a $2.5 billion contract to modernize information technology systems at the Food and Drug Administration.

SRA to help DHS with emergency communications planning

SRA International will provide project management support to the Homeland Security Department's Office of Emergency Communications.

Congress puts hold on DHS projects

Concerned about the management of major programs, Congress has stopped funding for several projects until certain conditions for improvements are met.

SEC seeks comments on data system upgrade

The agency is looking for input from industry and the public about modernizing its system for disclosing financial information to be more interactive and streamlined.

TMS to assist DHS with planning services

Technology and Management Services will provide business operations and planning services to the Homeland Security Department.

Washington Consulting to assist FCC auditing

Washington Consulting Inc. will provide program management, information technology and collaboration solutions to the Federal Communications Commission.