NMCI gains 100,000 seats
The Defense Department has given the Navy the green light to cut over 100,000 computer seats to the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, marking a major advance for prime contractor Electronic Data System Corp. and the $6.9 billion outsourcing program.
First round of NMCI tests to be finished by April's end
The Navy is aiming to complete testing of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet by the end of April and receive permission from the Defense Department to add 100,000 more seats to the program.
No quick fix here
Debate about public-private job competitions is heating up on Capitol Hill as lawmakers await an independent report recommending improvements in conducting the competitions.
In or out?
Companies that provide authentication services are pushing federal agencies to outsource digital certification to contractors, claiming that in-house solutions could end up costing more while not being interoperable with other agencies' systems.
DISA selects nine companies for $2 billion Encore contract
The Defense Information Systems Agency announced March 13 that it has selected nine awardees for its seven-year, $2 billion Encore contract, the successor to Defense Enterprise Integration Services II.
Study: Govt. outsourcing sees fast growth globally
The global market for outsourcing government services is growing faster than outsourcing in any commercial segment, a new study says.
Pentagon keeps Global Crossing chances alive
Despite severe financial and legal troubles, Global Crossing Ltd. is still in the running for a high-end networking contract that the Defense Department awarded to the company and then abruptly withdrew following protests in July.
NMCI: Cleaning up the Navy's act
In little more than a year, prime contractor EDS has uncovered tens of thousands of legacy applications at Navy-Marine Corps Intranet program sites.
Opportunity Knocking
The California Department of Health Services is looking to outsource its Medicaid Management Information Systems.
Industry braces for outsourcing fight
Attempts to limit government outsourcing will again be a flash point for the information technology industry when Congress comes back to Washington Jan. 23.
Connections contract still a puzzle
The General Services Administration, by putting a massive $35 billion ceiling on the Connections telecommunications program, has all but guaranteed that large numbers of systems integrators and telecom providers will vie for a spot on the new program.
Outsourcing on the rise
The combined civilian and defense markets for outsourcing are expected to grow from $7.8 billion in 2001 to $11.8 billion in 2006.
Uncle Sam Wants You ... For $1.5B HR System
Wanted: Major integrator to build world's largest payroll personnel system. Requirements: Experience in PeopleSoft solutions and knowledge of Defense Department personnel systems.
Radio Modernization Broadcasts New Market Opportunities
The government's new program to squeeze more channels from its allotment of radio spectrum will generate up to $1 billion worth of opportunities for five companies.
HUD Pushes Reform With HITS Contract
The Department of Housing and Urban Development will be pushing the cutting edge of procurement reform with its planned HITS performance-based contract.
ACS Wins $354 Million Defense Outsourcing Contract
Affiliated Computer Services Inc. has won a 10-year outsourcing contract with an estimated value of $354 million to provide the Defense Finance and Accounting Service with payroll services and support.
Postal Service's $1Billion Deal Comes Due
The U.S. Postal Service's planned $1 billion information technology services contract is attracting some of the largest providers of computer hardware and services.
OMB Prepares Legislation To Promote Competition
The Office of Management and Budget is preparing legislation aimed at leveling the playing field for companies that compete with government agencies for public-sector work.
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