General Dynamics to assist Coast Guard with telecom needs

The Coast Guard has selected General Dynamics Information Technology to help operate and maintain its telecommunications and information systems.

Investment group wants to revive Registered Traveler

An investment firm wants to revive the Registered Traveler program; it has offered to manage some operations previously managed by Verified Identity Pass.

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.

DHS intell office to realign IT capabilities

The Homeland Security Department's top intelligence official told a House subcommittee how IT would help share security information.

DHS considers new structure for $45B Eagle II contract

The Homeland Security Department is considering getting rid of all functional categories and allowing broad competition for the possible EAGLE II-Unrestricted acquisition vehicle.

Reveal Imaging wins TSA deal

The Transportation Security Administration will acquire explosives detection technology from Reveal Imaging Technologies Inc. under a new $30 million contract.

Lawmakers hit DHS on electronic border surveillance system

Lawmakers scolded Homeland Security Department officials for the latest round of delays on the SBInet electronic border surveillance project.

EF Johnson wins two DOD radio contracts

EF Johnson Technologies Inc. will provide two-way radios and accessories to the Defense Department under two contracts worth nearly $10 million.

IG faults DHS for breaking rules on some noncompetitive contracts

DHS' Inspector General finds 70 examples where officials didn't follow federal acquisition rules in awarding noncompetitive contracts.

DHS struggles to manage billions in IT investments, GAO finds

Despite some progress, DHS still has problems with managing major IT investments, the GAO finds.

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.

DHS seeks assistance with cyber wiki

The Homeland Security Department is looking for a veteran-owned small businss to operate a wiki for federal collaboration on cybersecurity.

Groups ask court to delay E-Verify despite ruling

The organizations trying to stop the E-Verify rule from covering federal contractors have filed for an injunction to delay enforcement from beginning Sept. 8.

Court to contractors: E-verify enforcement starts Sept. 8

A judge upheld the Homeland Security Department's E-Verify electronic employment verification rule for federal contractors starting Sept. 8.

DHS wants to extend Safety Act application process

The Homeland Security Department's Science and Technology Directorate is seeking approval to continue using the existing set of up to 11 application forms for Safety Act designations beyond Jan. 31, 2010.

SRA to guard TSA information systems

SRA International Inc. will protect information systems at the Transportation Security Administration from cyber threats through a new task order.

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.

Business groups want Congress to address E-Verify concerns

TechAmerica and others ask lawmakers to deal with their worries about E-Verify.

Serco wins immigration services contract

Serco Inc. will provide record processing services to the Citizenship and Immigration Services under a $190 million contract.

Regulators urged to lighten up on award-fee rules

Agencies urged regulators to avoid more burdensome rules and reporting requirements to see whether contractor award fees work.