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Robert Thormeyer

Digital Government

GSA drafts second round of Alliant requests

The General Services Administration has issued the second set of draft requests for proposals for its 10-year, $65 billion Alliant procurement program, which will offer federal agencies a wide range of IT services.

Digital Government

GSA issues second Alliant draft RFPs

<font color="CC0000">(Updated)</font> The new set includes technical requirements in the context of the Defense Department/Federal Enterprise Architecture.

Digital Government

Denett's work cut out for him at OFPP

If approved by the Senate, he'd likely start with workforce training and improving relations

Digital Government

Deals & Deadlines

The General Services Administration has issued requests for information for the Geospatial and IT Infrastructure Lines of Business and set industry days in Washington April 18 and 19.

Digital Government

Senate, House need to come to terms over e-gov funding

Legislation allocating $5 million for the administration's E-Government Fund and placing limits on competitive sourcing for certain agencies cleared the Senate last month and is headed for a conference committee so House and Senate lawmakers can work out differences.

Cybersecurity

IAC issues guide to federal IT security

Federal agencies struggling with information security requirements can use a new handbook from the Industry Advisory Council as a road map.

Digital Government

Feds asked for feedback on GSA Preferred

The General Services Administration has issued a performance-based request for quotes to assess the GSA Preferred program, formerly known as 3GS.

Digital Government

FAA will look for more STARS terminals in fall

The Federal Aviation Administration will likely issue a solicitation later this year to replace aging display terminals for air traffic controllers in four locations as part of its overall terminal modernization effort.

Infrastructure

New Labor site helps Katrina victims find jobs

The Labor Department has unveiled an expanded Web site to assist people displaced by Hurricane Katrina find new jobs.

Infrastructure

State wants U.N.'s hands off the Internet

State Department officials plan to lobby the United Nations to continue its hands-off approach to regulating the Internet on a worldwide basis.