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.

BIO-key buy might be first of many for InterAct

The $11 million purchase of BIO-key International Inc.'s law enforcement division is likely only the first of several to come for InterAct911 Mobile Systems Inc.

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.

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.

BIO-key to sell its law enforcement division to InterAct

BIO-key International Inc. plans to sell its Law Enforcement Division to InterAct911 Mobile Systems, Inc.

Apriva wins DISA approval to upgrade wireless system

Apriva will provide the Defense Information Systems Agency with hardware, software licenses and other information technology services under a five-year, $17 million 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.

Biometric requirement could make E-Verify worth billions

Sen. Charles Schumer wants to add biometrics to E-Verify, which would create a multibillion-dollar business opportunity.

Hathaway’s departure renews worries about cyber-czar vacancy

Melissa Hathaway's resignation as the Obama administration’s acting senior director for cyberspace has caused scrutiny about how the Obama administration is accomplishing its extensive cybersecurity agenda.

Alion wins Army radio frequency contract

Alion Science and Technology Corp. will provide radio-frequency spectrum modeling, simulation and analysis to the Army.

White House cyber adviser Melissa Hathaway resigns

Melissa Hathaway, who led the administration's 60-day review of cyber policy and was considered a candidate for the new White House cyber coordinator position, will resign later this month, according to an article on The Wall Street Journal's Web site.

CACI strengthens watch desk operations at DHS

CACI International will provide watch desk operations for the National Protection and Program Directorate of the Homeland Security Department under a task order worth $14.2 million.

Do contracting officials often skirt procurement rules? Experts disagree.

Experts today reacted to reports of inappropriate procurement activities at the Homeland Security Department by saying it was unclear whether such actions are common at other federal agencies.

DHS officials had improper communications in four procurements

DHS officials had inappropriate communications and committed other improprieties in four procurements, according to a new report.

IBM to support U.K. air surveillance system

IBM Corp. will continue maintaining an air surveillance system for the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence under a five-year, $38 million (23 million pounds sterling) contract.

The hunt is on for cyberwarriors

A new program tries to find young people that could meet the government's need for more highly skilled cybersecurity professionals.

Coast Guard contracts chief plans major overhaul

The new head of the Coast Guard acquisitions unit said he wants to make permanent the relationships between the new unit and the Homeland Security and Defense departments.

GTSI wins award to bolster security at Oakland port

GTSI Corp. will strengthen security at California’s Oakland port facilities under a $7 million contract.

E-Verify system can't detect ID theft, witnesses say

Former agency officials told a Senate subcommittee that the E-Verify system for employment verification cannot detect identity theft.