Homeland Watch: In brief

Data mining is 90 percent wrong ? Roam Secure initiates info exchange ? Are 911 operators first responders?

Turbulence ahead

Buffeted by criticism, DHS struggles to weather contracting storm.

Gary Arlen | Come in, come ready

Raytheon's approach to partners includes Web sites, demonstration centers and preparation.

SBA regs ruffle feathers

A fair shake in federal contracting is what small IT companies are after. But what constitutes "fair" is a matter for debate, one that is raging around new regulations released by the Small Business Administration in November.

Stan Soloway | Size recertification rule falls short of mark

Last month, the Small Business Administration released its anxiously anticipated rule on the recertification of small-business size status. On balance, SBA got it partly right.

House reform committee could change how government IT is handled

Under incoming chairman Rep. Henry Waxman, the House Government Reform Committee may alter how it handles federal IT.

Senate OKs government budget through Feb. 15, new EPA CIO

The Senate's busy final week wrapped up with members confirming the EPA's new CIO and extending through Feb. 15 the federal government's fiscal 2006 budget.

GAO acquisition framework soon to be employed

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy announced yesterday that it has plans to implement an acquisition framework developed by congressional auditors more than a year ago.

Biden calls for homeland security trust fund

Congress should set aside $53.3 billion to fully implement the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission, according to Sen. Joseph Biden.

Market Share: Power shift in Congress won't hurt federal IT spending

Midterm elections may have shifted power, but they won't shake federal IT spending.

Results oriented

Airports, cargo detection, 9/11 commission seen as top priorities for Dems.

Inside track: In brief

Help wanted at Labor ... A forecast for support ... Navy needs alert system ...

Inside track: In brief

Help wanted at Labor ... A forecast for support ... Navy needs alert system ...

Infotech and the Law: A new day dawns in size recertification

It's finally out: the Small Business Administration's long-awaited, much-debated, final rule establishing size recertification requirements applicable to contracts that run for longer than five years appeared in the Nov. 15 issue of the Federal Register.

Homeland watch: In brief

Privacy office scolds Secure Flight ... Bio-Key wins Minex certification ... Plea for port security money ...

Homeland watch: In brief

Privacy office scolds Secure Flight ... Bio-Key wins Minex certification ... Plea for port security money ...

Buy Lines: To the administrator: SEWP isn't spoiled

Many of us are puzzled as to why the SEWP debate has become an either/or decision.

IPOs fire fed market

Increased revenue and new public players are bright spots of active third quarter.

Senators take DHS to task over info-sharing network

The Homeland Security Department has made insufficient progress in developing its information-sharing network and common operating picture, two key senators wrote in a letter to Secretary Michael Chertoff this week.

Federal government funded through Dec. 8

Congress has plans to complete the remaining 10 appropriations bills before leaving for the Dec. 15 holiday recess.