DHS another step closer to departmentwide debarments
DHS on July 16 published a new interim rule on suspensions and debarments for nonprocurement-related entities.
DHS defends sole-source software buy
The Homeland Security Department has published a justification for awarding a $782,000 sole-source software contract for risk-assessment software services.
Real lD vs. PASS ID turns on technology debate
Backers of a new driver's license security program say the current Real ID program's costly IT requirements are unnecessary and won't work for states.
SAIC grows with purchase of cybersecurity firm
Science Applications International Corp. has acquired Atlan Inc., a cybersecurity product-testing firm in McLean, Va.
Cyberattacks add fuel to cybersecurity debate
Cyberattacks on government agencies' Web sites underscore the complex policy questions of cyber defense and offense, experts say.
E-Verify provision for contractors required by Senate
The Senate passed a provision to require federal contractors to use the E-Verify program on the same day DHS announced that contractors must use the program starting Sept. 8.
Cyberattacks could have been mitigated
Agency responses to cyberattacks on U.S. government sites demonstrates a need for better coordination between agency security officials and the companies that provide Internet services, experts say.
GAO: Costs surge on Deepwater project
The Coast Guard continues to face management problems with Deepwater and with its computer modernization program, GAO says.
Lawsuit claims Registered Traveler vendor committed fraud
Two law firms have filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of customers of a private operator of Registered Traveler services that shut down abruptly in late June.
SAIC snaps up R.W. Beck
Science Applications International Corp. will acquire R.W. Beck Group Inc., a provider of business and technical consulting services related to engineering, energy and infrastructure.
Eye on M&A
Private equity deals in the government services market are coming fast and are good news for the foundering economy.
Smart video gains ground
Sales of smart-video systems are on the rise as new applications put power tools into the hands of everyday users.
DHS requires more personal information from employees, contractors
DHS says it is expanding the types of personal information it will collect on employees and contractors who require long-term access.
DHS launches cost-cutting measures
DHS has cited savings from recycling software, consolidating contracts and pursuing other cost-cutting measures.
DHS awards PACTS contract
The Homeland Security Department has awarded the $1.5 billion PACTS contract for professional services.
IG: Coast Guard not recouping on NSCs
The Coast Guard is not pursuing recoupment for structural and technical problems identified in the National Security Cutter program, according to a new report from the DHS inspector general.
How DOD's certification program works
DOD published a manual describing various job categories, including technical and management positions, and the different certifications that meet the training requirement. Here are a few examples.
Mandatory cyber certification: What good is it?
A debate rages over a Senate proposal to require certification or licensing for all cybersecurity professionals who work on government information systems.
QinetiQ NA will ship first-responder robots to Navy
QinetiQ North America will supply military first-responder robots to the Navy under a $56.4 million indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract.
Registered Traveler hit by closure of express lanes
The largest operator of Registered Traveler designated lanes at U.S. airports has unexpectedly ceased operations.
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