Coast Guard cutter program still experiencing issues
Despite improvements in its Deepwater acquisition structure, the Coast Guard has had mixed results with its National Security Cutter program, according to a new report.
E-Verify false rejections have Arizona employers worried
Arizona employers using the federal E-Verify system to check work eligibility for their employees are worried about how often the system initially rejects legitimate employees, according to a new report.
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.
DHS wants electronic performance management system
The agency wants information about the availability of a commercial electronic performance management system for its human resources functions.
Lawmaker calls ports ID program 'abysmal failure'
Some 3,000 applications for identification cards for seaport workers were inadvertently deleted by the program's contractor, according to the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee.
Chertoff on Mumbai: DHS shapes plan to reduce small-craft threat
DHS Michael Chertoff highlighted the department's work on small boat security on Dec. 4 in a discussion about the department's response to the attacks in Mumbai, India.
Boeing, SBInet reach critical phase
Virtual fence project enters critical stage as Boeing strives to earn contract renewal.
New SBInet chief has high hopes
Retired Air Force Col. Mark Borkowski believes SBInet is in a better position for a successful deployment than he first assumed.
Small businesses to get their own EAGLE
The Homeland Security Department is working out details of a small-business version of the Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions contract.
SBInet chief emphasizes positive accomplishments
The new executive director of DHS' controversial SBInet virtual fence border surveillance system is generally optimistic about the project.
Transition Watch: Napolitano had doubts about Real ID
Gov. Janet Napolitano has signed legislation to ban the program in Arizona but supported the driver's license aspect of Real ID.
Wanted: Firms to evaluate cargo-screening technologies
The Transportation Security Administration is seeking more companies to participate in its Air Cargo Screening Technology pilot program.
Northrop to install tracking system for Immigration
Northrop Grumman will build and deploy a system for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency that will track the location of detainees.
TSA approves more TWIC readers
The agency has approved Innometriks Inc. and Datastrip Corp. biometric readers for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program.
Obama singles out TSA contract with Lockheed
President-elect Barack Obama is scolding the Transportation Security Administration for its award four months ago of a $1.2 billion human resources support contract to Lockheed Martin Corp.
NCS Pearson to refund government for TSA overcharges
NCS Pearson Inc. has agreed to reimburse the government to resolve allegations that it submitted false claims on a Transportation Security Administration contract.
Voluntary cybersecurity approach not good enough
The approach laid out by the Bush administration is missing incentives to encourage companies to invest beyond their corporate interests, according to a new report.
Raytheon to build nuclear warning system for DHS
Raytheon will develop new nuclear material warning technology for the Homeland Security Department.
Northrop to run national drill for FEMA
Northrop Grumman Corp. will conduct a national preparedness drill for the Federal Emergency Management Agency in 2009.
Guident to help DHS track projects
Guident Technologies will deploy an investment management and tracking system at HS.
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