Eyes on the prize
The federal IT budget's stagnant growth is just one of the dynamics that contractors will have to factor into their business strategy in coming years.
'Teeth and consequences'
While some agencies consider the move to centers of excellence under the Office of Management and Budget's lines of business initiatives for human resources and financial management, others are finding the private sector a viable alternative.
Market Share: Top 100 has space available
Washington Technology's Top 100 has become a benchmark for federal IT prime contractors. Companies that compete in the federal IT market can measure their standing and progress against their peers.
The wolf is at the door
One small-business advocate is sounding the alarm as best he can that companies should prepare for the possible closure of the Small Business Administration.
Inside track: In brief
The Air Force wants a contractor to provide network and systems administration for its Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System at Nellis and Creech Air Force bases in Nevada.
Infotech and the Law: Federal sole-source contracting remains an open secret
If you think that large sole-source contracts are awarded only to a handful of well-connected big companies with the resources to manage dozens of subcontractors in difficult surroundings, you are not privy to one of Washington's open secrets: Such contracts are available to almost anyone to provide almost any service procured by an agency.
Crossed wires
Homeland Security Department border agents are mired in a debate over how best to make compatible two multibillion-dollar wireless networks.
Homeland watch: In brief
Anyone who has viewed the Homeland Security Department's complex "Interoperability Continuum," self-assessment tool for cities, and wondered in vain how his or her city scored, may be pleased to hear that progress reports soon will become public.
Industry may wind up paying security clearance tab
<font color="CC0000">(Updated)</font> The federal government may ask contractors to help pay for processing security clearance applications for their workers, industry sources said following the Defense Department's recent decision to temporarily stop processing clearances for contractors.
Pressure mounts to block TWIC sole-source award
Several U.S. biometric ID card companies are urging Congress to overturn a law that would award of a significant part of the upcoming Transportation Workers Identification Credential contract to a company backed by a foreeignentrepreneur and casino owner.
Congress earmarks $2.4 billion for port security
The grant money can pay for purchasing and upgrading security equipment, including IT products, to enhance terrorism preparedness.
Fallout lingers from Cunningham bribery scandal
Federal investigators are pursuing evidence that federal contractor Mitchell Wade and others may have supplied former Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham with prostitutes and use of limousines and hotel rooms, according to a story in the <i>Wall Street Journal</i>.
Davis keeps eye on Treasury TCE deal, adds incentives to bolster FISMA
Rep. Tom Davis, said he will work with the House Appropriations Committee to both cut funding for the Treasury Department's controversial standalone Treasury Communications Enterprise solicitation and improve the government's information security law.
Davis: Feds should invest heavily in procurement workforce
Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.) said today that the federal government should spend more money on training procurement officials, and suggested an exchange program where industry officials help train government-sector employees.
SBA administrator Barreto steps down
Embattled Small Business Administration administrator Hector Barreto resigned Tuesday following a five-year tenure that was marked by criticism from members of Congress and small business advocates.
'Buy American' push alarms IT contractors
Congress is considering approving "buy American" provisions for federal procurements that could have negative effects on federal IT contractors, according to the Information Technology Association of America, told Washington Technology.
OMB: Legislation hampering competitive-sourcing savings
Although competitive-sourcing efforts during the past three fiscal years will likely save the government more than $5 billion, the Office of Management and Budget contends that legislation Congress passed last calendar year will hamper the net benefits of such competitions.
E-tax filing grows; Congress focuses tax service pricing
As Congress considers revamping the Tax Code, several lawmakers are asking questions about how the tax preparation community charges customers.
Biometric ID plan accelerates
After three years of little movement, the plan to furnish transportation workers with biometric ID cards is suddenly on the fast track.
Chip wars
Controversy over which type of radio frequency identification chip should be used in border-crossing cards has become a divisive issue for industry and government officials.
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