DRC to help Coast Guard with information systems compliance
Dynamics Research Corp. will assist the Coast Guard's response to the information technology aspects of recent financial audits.
EAGLE spending spree expected
Government contractors should expect a fourth quarter "spending spree" through DHS' primary IT contracting vehicle.
Railhead problems come to a head
A variety of flaws in an upgrade of the system that supports the government's terrorist watch list has drawn congressional fire and raised concerns.
Cubic to assist Navy with WMD response training
Cubic Applications has won a Navy contract to evaluate and develop emerging technologies that will help the military respond to nuclear, biological and chemical attacks.
Big money lines up for infrastructure outsourcing
Several large private equity groups have built funds estimated at $250 billion to finance infrastructure projects in the U.S. and overseas.
TSA wants help with hazmat screening
The Transportation Security Administration wants a contractor to provide hazardous materials licensing.
TSA reopens ITIP competition
EDS, Northrop Grumman and Unisys rejoin the competition for the agency's $2 billion IT infrastructure contract.
Trusted Internet Connections deadline Sept. 10
TIC is an effort to the reduce the number of Internet gateways that connect agencies to the global network from several thousand to less than 100.
Accenture gets U.S. Visit extension
Accenture's run as the prime contractor and systems integrator for the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program will continue beyond May 2009.
U.K. identity card program faces technical hurdle
The United Kingdom's National Identity Card program is facing an additional hurdle related to fingerprinting.
Unisys to continue assisting Coast Guard finance center
According to the Coast Guard's Core Enterprise Suite Support Services contract, Unisys will provide the center with functional and technical support.
General Dynamics to help reduce Navy workplace hazards
General Dynamics Information Technology will support the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest Mishap Prevention and Hazard Abatement program.
IBM subcontractor arrested for child pornography
<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED)</font color> Authorities have arrested an IBM subcontractor who was providing computer services to the Homeland Security Department on charges that he distributed child pornography on the Internet.
IT accountability bill has bipartisan backing
S. 3384 would require agencies to report their progress on IT investments so that Congress and OMB would have an early warning system to avert problems before they become too big.
Homeland security bills move forward
House approves measures that address cybersecurity, information sharing.
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DHS undergoes tough scrutiny
Managing a mixed workforce presents myriad challenges to vast department.
Pressing business
Other key issues that will influence acquisition within the Homeland Security Department include planning for the presidential transition, addressing potential conflicts of interest, defining inherently governmental functions and managing large programs.
Report: Law limiting subcontracts could inhibit disaster response
DHS' inspector general wrote in an Aug. 4 report that legislation that restricts subcontracting by prime contractors could inhibit disaster responses and recovery work.
Threat Reduction Agency seeks site survey support
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency wants contractor support for its site survey teams.
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