Analysis: Contractor self-disclosure rules raise questions
New Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions require federal contractors to report violations, frauds and overpayments.
No slowing down for biometrics
Biometrics and identity solutions programs will remain high on the government’s to-do list this year.
GAO: losing company misread Web posting on Deepwater
Marinette Marine lost its protest over a Deepwater contract partly because it misread a Web site posting, GAO says.
Tech CEOs offer Obama views on stimulus
President Barack Obama holds a meeting with high-level technology executives to discus the economic stimulus package.
Feds again push back E-Verify deadline
Federal officials have agreed to postpone enforcement of E-Verify for federal contractors to May 2009.
FEMA wants ID management support
Federal Emergency Management Agency wants innovative pricing choices for software that would control access and identity management to deal with surges in use after major disasters.
Small-biz advocacy group concerned about venture capital influence
A small-business advocacy group is cautioning that SBA pick Karen Mills may favor venture capitalists.
Group calls for digital infrastructure stimulus
A $30 billion investment in information technology in a government-led economic stimulus package would create about 949,000 U.S. jobs, according to a new study.
ITAA: Certification proposal nearly impossible
A government anti-counterfeiting proposal that would require federal contractors to certify the authenticity of their products would create major liabilities for contractors, the Information Technology Association of American has said.
Verizon gets Army task orders
Verizon Business will begin upgrading voice and data networks at Aberdeen Proving Ground and other Army installations under multiple task orders.
Contractors with units in tax havens might be unfairly targeted
A GAO report says 63 of the largest federal contractors are operating subsidiaries in offshore tax havens, and the Justice Department is concerned that the report could lead to a blacklist.
DCAA changes audit guidelines
New Defense Department guidelines for field auditors are too restrictive and create greater risks for contractors, according to a government contracts expert.
Committee wants more contractor internal controls
A report recommends requiring contractors to report overpayments, have ethics programs.
GAO rejects Marinette protest over Deepwater cutter
The Government Accountability Office has rejected a bid protest from Marinette Marine Corp. over a Coast Guard ship-building contract awarded to Bollinger Shipyards Inc.
Issa: Contractor oversight might require more resources
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), the new ranking Republican on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, expects the committee will focus on a range of topics, including procurement and contracting issues.
Harris taps Meyerrose to lead new unit
Former federal CIO Dale Meyerrose is joining Harris Corp. to lead development of the federal contractor’s newly created cybersecurity and information assurance business unit.
A firm voice on the Hill
Low-key Ed Towns takes charge of Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Northrop Grumman, Global Security team on alert systems
Northrop Grumman Corp. is teaming up with Global Security Systems Corp. to fulfill the requirements of a federal alert and public warning system that communicates with cell phones, computers, GPS, wireless devices and other consumer devices.
Report: May see $1B spent on biometrics under Obama in '09
The Obama administration is likely to spend $750 million to $1 billion on biometric applications this year, primarily in defense, intelligence and homeland security, according to a new report.
Coast Guard cutter program still experiencing issues
Despite improvements in its Deepwater acquisition structure, the Coast Guard has had mixed results with its National Security Cutter program, according to a new report.
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