CSC wins DHS contract for emergency communications

Computer Sciences Corp. will support the DHS program that gives priority to authorized users on emergency networks.

Auditors declare FEMA acquisition files a disaster

Private auditors could locate only eight of the 24 contracting files they requested in a recent review at the agency's headquarters.

Audit finds fault with National Communications System

The National Communications System was not prepared to manage procurements for the 2005 hurricane season, according to an audit released by the Homeland Security Department inspector general.

Torrent opens Washington subsidiary to serve feds

The newly formed Torrent Government Contracting Services LLC plans to bid on federal and state government contracts with business partners that include Wells Fargo and Co., Connective Technologies Inc. and ChoicePoint.

Accenture wins FEMA business services deal

Accenture Ltd. will provide a range of business-oriented services to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under a five-year contract.

FEMA wants ID management support

Federal Emergency Management Agency wants innovative pricing choices for software that would control access and identity management to deal with surges in use after major disasters.

AT&T boosts FEMA communications

AT&T Government Solutions will supply telephony technology to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under three awards potentially worth a total of $50 million.

FEMA issues emergency alert system RFI

The agency is seeking the best way to hire a vendor to help it implement an integrated emergency alert system that uses the latest IT.