Another DOT laptop stolen
The Transportation Department says that another laptop has been stolen from an agency employee in Florida, but it is uncertain whether the computer contains sensitive information.
DOT taps Leader as new JPDO chief
The Transportation Department named Charles Leader, an aviation industry veteran, as the new director of the multi-agency task force overseeing Next Generation Air Transportation System development.
FAA software tool gets flights out of the rain
The Federal Aviation Administration hopes that a new air traffic tool will at least give the aviation community greater control over their flights and schedules, saving not only money but a traveler's most precious commodity'time.
Jim Williams | FAS Forward
Jim Williams embarks on his latest challenge in what has already been a remarkable government career'reinvigorating and completing the establishment of the Federal Acquisition Service.
Postal branch seeks research on advanced search tools
The Postal Service is conducting market research for a commercially available advanced search and analysis tool for data and text material.
OPM looks to small businesses for tech support
The Office of Personnel Management is gauging the market for small businesses interested in providing computer center support for its Federal Investigative Services Division.
Spending database price tag: $15 million
Establishing and maintaining a searchable database containing information on all sorts of federal spending would cost about $15 million over the next five years, congressional auditors said.
CBO finds 'substantial' challenges for Army's combat systems program
The Congressional Budget Office says the Army should consider alternatives that would scale back the ambitious program and cut its costs by nearly $5 billion, although doing so could reduce the program's effectiveness.
OMB taps Ciafardini for E-gov position
The Office of Management and Budget has named former State Department official Andrew Ciafardini as its point man for improving the public's access to and knowledge of e-government initiatives.
Transportation laptop stolen
The Transportation Department disclosed today that a laptop containing personal information about Florida residents was stolen from a government-owned vehicle in Miami.
Smithsonian CIO exits
The Smithsonian Institution will lose its CIO at the end of this month when Dennis Shaw steps down.
GSA points out a spending database already exists
With Congress mulling legislation to establish a Web site to track all federal spending, a key General Services Administration official suggested the agency might be ahead of the curve.
House seeks help in assessing vulnerable Web sites
The House of Representatives is seeking a contractor that will help the chamber evaluate certain online portals and servers using software that looks for Web site vulnerabilities.
Spending database bill clears first hurdle
A key Senate committee approved legislation requiring the Office of Management and Budget to develop and maintain a massive database to track all kinds of federal spending.
Senate panel OKs Denett as OFPP chief
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has approved Paul Denett to lead the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.
Hill studies spending database
Few technical experts doubt the feasibility of establishing a central, searchable database that can track all types of federal spending. But whether such an idea is politically feasible is something else entirely.
GSA to put procurement database through its paces
The General Services Administration's chief acquisition officer wants customers to try the agency's Federal Procurement Data System and determine whether improvements are necessary.
New database lets IT purchasers buy 'green'
An environmental consortium was scheduled to unveil a federally funded database last week listing computer hardware products that meet relatively new environmentally friendly standards.
GSA to seek smart card for Social Security
The General Services Administration will issue solicitations seeking smart-card services and devices next month on behalf of the Social Security Administration.
Senate seeks contractors for program development
The Senate is looking to tap the private sector for two program analysts that will help the chamber design and develop financial management and other software components.
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