Lockheed wins FBI fingerprint contract
Lockheed Martin will continue to covert paper fingerprint and photo records into digital files for the FBI under a $47 million contract.
Deepwater gets new acquisition chief
The Coast Guard Acquisition Directorate has a new rear admiral in charge — Ronald Rábago.
Deepwater can't shake DOJ's watchful eye
The Justice Department has declined to intervene to date but continues to examine allegations raised in the Deepwater False Claims Act lawsuit.
DHS scrutiny of services contracts draws flak
DHS' new mandatory reviews of professional service contracts: A good idea or too tough to do?
TSA bill requires competition
The TSA legislation that was approved by the House on June 4 would require competition for the first time on processing fingerprint biometric data for aviation workers.
Coast Guard defends Deepwater procurement
Don't judge today's Deepwater procurement with outdated information, Coast Guard official says.
Deepwater whistle-blower 'has a conscience,' attorney says
The engineer who blew the whistle on alleged shoddy practices in the Coast Guard's Deepwater project took action because of his own conscience, his attorney said today.
Napolitano backs E-Verify
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said she is a big supporter of E-Verify, the Web-based employment eligibility verification tool.
SBInet continues to draw fire
The three-year-old SBInet project is proceeding with construction under sharp criticism and lukewarm assessments by government inspectors.
Deepwater lawsuit marks another twist in a troubled story
A whistleblower has filed a lawsuit against the Deepwater prime contractor, but troubles with the project have a long history.
Conflicting factors will keep fed contracting growth rates low
An analysis of the Obama administration’s proposed 2010 federal budget finds four key accelerators that should provide contracting opportunities in 2010 and beyond.
Airport officials ask Congress not to disrupt TSA biometrics work
Airport executives are asking Congress not to disrupt an existing biometrics program that would be converted to full competition if new TSA legislation is passed.
Lockheed Martin promises fight over Deepwater suit
The False Claims Act lawsuit involves a former employee's allegations that the company says it has already investigated and found without merit.
False Claims Act lawsuit filed against Deepwater contractors
A whistleblower has filed a lawsuit alleging serious deficiencies in performance by the prime contractors for the $24 billion Deepwater procurement by the Coast Guard.
Forecaster tells contractors to lower expectations after Recovery Act jolt
In a year of transition, government contractors should expect flat budgets for the next few years, according to FedSources.
DHS announces mandatory reviews of service contracts
As part of an efficiency initiative, DHS officials will perform an extra review on all professional service contracts over $1 million starting immediately.
E-Verify on hold again as administration reviews rule
The E-Verify rule for contractors will be postponed until September, according to TechAmerica.
DHS distributes port and mass transit grants
DHS announced $300 million in economic stimulus law funding is available for eligible port security and mass transit projects.
Obama's cybersecurity plan prompts praise and some questions
President Obama’s announcement that he will name a cyber czar to help protect the security of computer networks prompts early praise and some questions from the contracting and business community.
Obama unveils new cybersecurity strategy
President Obama today said his administration would take “a new comprehensive approach” to cybersecurity and establish a new office in the White House to coordinate government efforts.
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