Expert: Democratic control not a negative for Intel community
The change in Congress from Republicans to Democrats should not have a direct negative effect on the intelligence community, according to one expert.
Lame-duck Congress to face legislative quandary
Lawmakers will have to figure out how to handle the spate of appropriations bills that have yet to pass the legislative branch when Congress returns to session next week.
Matchmaker IBM brings together agencies and small contractors
Lillian Karuri-Magero likes to solve problems. As small-business liaison officer for IBM Corp.'s public sector programs, Karuri-Magero recently stopped by the Agriculture, Defense, Education and Interior departments as well as the Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs departments. Her objective: Help agencies match IT projects with IBM's small-business providers.
Buy Lines: Fear and second-guessing in the acquisition community
Based on interviews with more than three dozen agency contracting officials, congressional staff and other professionals, the Professional Services Council's third biannual federal procurement policy survey offers a window into a community in the cross hairs. It portrays a workforce that lacks sufficient resources, training and support.
House of cards
Inadequate systems, low bandwidth could hinder Interior Department's ERP project.
The incredible shrinking federal IT market
Powerful political and regulatory cross-currents could affect acquisition strategies and impinge on federal IT consolidation in the short term, but long-term prospects for continued consolidation remain strong.
Inching forward
DHS, Accenture mull newest U.S. Visit plan to track visa holders leaving the country.
Infotech and the Law: Reform the task order ombudsman, or suffer the consequences
The Acquisition Advisory Panel allegedly plans to issue its draft report this month, recommending changes in federal contracting rules.
DOD Secretary Rumsfeld resigns
After six tumultuous years and persistent calls for his ouster by retired military commanders, Defense Department Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is stepping down.
IT issues consideration in the Senate, but perhaps not the House
Observers have said that under the new leadership in Congress, federal IT issues will receive closer scrutiny, but it is unclear whether the White House's e-government initiative will sink or swim.
After retaking House, Dems to move quickly on 9/11 proposals
With the Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives next January for the first time since 9/11, the nation is likely to see changes in antiterrorism policy and increased domestic spending.
Labor issues may be major focus as Dems take over
<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED) </font color> Now that the Democrats have taken over at least one house of Congress, President Bush's competitive-sourcing initiative could be under heavy scrutiny.
Senator: GSA should reconsider IT infrastructure contract
The chairwoman of the Senate Small Business Committee believes the agency has inhibited small firms from bidding on the GSA Infrastructure Technology Global Operations acquisition vehicle.
USDA sold on shared services
Cost and value drove decision to use GSA.
Market Share: New IPOs reflect federal market's magnetic attraction
Federal IT has regained its public market momentum. Three successful initial public offerings in the past three weeks could re-ignite investor attention and interest in the federal IT sector.
On your mark ?
Boeing's SBI-Net project draws flood of potential partners.
Homeland watch: In brief
Concerns over IT sector ? Prepare for sabotage and more news in brief ?
Homeland watch: In brief
Concerns over IT sector ? Prepare for sabotage and more news in brief ?
Guest Opinion | The data trail: Best vector to secure aviation
We must recognize that the most significant commercial flight vulnerabilities are beyond airport security checkpoints, which are not necessarily the best defense.
Buy Lines: There is a fine for not walking GSA's line
Here's a business model for you: Uncle Sam signs a contract with you, you deliver, Uncle pays, then you return almost half the revenue.
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