Study: Around the world, governments like outsourcing
Governments worldwide are increasingly bullish about outsourcing, according to a new study of 22 nations by management consulting and technology services firm Accenture Ltd. of Hamilton, Bermuda.
Survey: Customer service rules
	Customer service is the most important factor in choosing a supplier of IT products and services, according to a new survey of federal government information technology purchasers.
Better math, science education urged
Nine in 10 Americans think today's students may not have the math and science skills required for homeland security and economic leadership in the 21st century, according to a new survey.
Study: Governments like outsourcing
Governments worldwide are increasingly bullish about outsourcing, according to a new study.
Deloitte Consulting-THINQ team to do Australian defense e-learning project
The Australian Department of Defence has awarded a three-year, $3.31 million contract for an enterprisewide e-learning system.
E-Gov benefits are many, hard to measure fully
Electronic government programs provide a wider range of benefits than originally envisioned by public administrators, but governments are still struggling to measure those benefits fully, according to a new report.
SRA wins Federal Acquisition Institute deal
SRA International Inc. won a contract for services and support of the Federal Acquisition Institute, company officials announced today. The contract, awarded by the General Services Administration, is worth up to $8.5 million over five years if all options are exercised, according to SRA.
Tech Success: Videoconferencing goes to war
As the price of videoconferencing technologies has dropped, Craig Reichenbach has seen their use rise in the federal government. The technology has improved so much that now the U.S. military is using secure videoconferencing units in the field.
War creates personnel problems
When it became clear a few months ago that the approaching conflict in Iraq might endanger some Anteon International Corp. employees working for government customers overseas, Pat Dawson started investigating how those employees' insurance coverage would be affected by war.
OMB calls on agencies to do more contracting with veterans' businesses
Agencies are not doing enough to meet their goals for contracting with veteran-owned small businesses, an OMB administrator says.
Global Computer Enterprises wins fed data deal
Global Computer Enterprises Inc. won a $24 million contract to develop, implement and operate the next-generation of the central repository of statistical information on federal contracting.
Services acquisition bill gets greater Bush support
In the last six months, the Bush administration has warmed up to many of the provisions in Rep. Tom Davis' Services Acquisition Reform Act, and Davis is moving the bill quickly through the legislative process.
Veridian nets Air Force deal for satellite imagery
Veridian Corp. won a contract worth up to $37.7 million to develop satellite image processing systems in support of the Air Force's Eagle Vision program.
SBA proposes rule to recertify small businesses
Small businesses that receive a multiple-award schedule or other multiple-award contract will have to annually certify that they continue to meet the size standard for a small business, according to a proposed rule published by the Small Business Administration in the Federal Register April 25.
CACI to buy Premier Technology Group
CACI International Inc. plans to acquire Premier Technology Group Inc. to expand its client base in the defense and intelligence communities and enhance solutions it provides for military operations.
General Dynamics nets $39M in orders
General Dynamics C4 Systems has received two contract modifications totaling $39.1 million to its multiyear Common Hardware/Software II contract.
ITAA: GSA schedule fee changes won't cover contractor costs
A proposed change to the fee agencies pay to use the General Services Administration's multiple-award schedules would result in substantial costs and administrative burdens on contractors and agencies, an IT trade association says.
Study: Fed execs want procurements based on best value
Senior federal procurement executives strongly support robust, fair competition for federal work, the competitive sourcing process and making purchasing decisions based on best value rather than lowest cost, according to a study released today.
Rule proposed to protect critical infrastructure info
The Homeland Security Department will develop and use an electronic database to track and protect the information companies and other organizations voluntarily submit about the nation's critical infrastructure. Protecting the information is required under the Homeland Security Act of 2002.
E-gov balancing act
Greater numbers of Americans are using e-government services, but many still have serious concerns about the security and privacy of their online transactions with government, according to a new study.
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