The latest interesting government IT news. (Sponsored by Esenai Corporation)
The U.S. Congress is seeking a PeopleSoft Integrator. The Integrator will be integral in the implementation of Oracle’s PeopleSoft financial management software. It is hoped that the new system will improve efficiency and manage core financial functions for the House. Bids are due by July 21.
Find out more information at the website below.
Source: Fed Biz Opps
The Information Technology Associaton of America and FCW are holding an online security clearance forum. This free online event will be held on Monday June 26, 2006 from 2-3 pm EST. The forum will examine the Defense Security Services (DSS) recent decision to place a moratorium on contractor security clearances. FCW conducted a survey to determine how the moratorium has affected the defense contracting industry.
Register Today! http://events.unisfair.com/fcw/security/index.html#
Industry officials are warning that the wait for security clearance processing may be a long one. The 2004 Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act calls for faster turnaround times regarding security clearances. According to some intelligence agencies, request for clearance processing through the OPM can take 18 months or more to complete. OPM officials counter that they are within the timelines for processing most security clearances. However, some agencies have processed clearances in as little as 6 months. Agencies such as the NSA, CIA, Border Patrol, FBI and Secret Service amongst others process and grant their own clearances. So, the security clearance debate continues. How long will it take? Who will be affected? These are just some of the questions that come to my mind when I think about this issue. What questions or comments do you have?
Read the article and post your comments.
http://govexec.com/dailyfed/0606/061406j1.htm
Source: Govexec
The online search engine powerhouse Google has launched a new government search portal. Though the new free website contains government information, it will not be affliated with the U.S. government. The site was designed as an informational resource for government agencies and the public. The site is similar to First.gov and offers many of the same features. Maybe it will assist the government in improving some of it’s services.
Use the link below to explore the site yourself.
According to a recent market survey, Enterprise Architecture and Information-Sharing are “hot” sectors for the government IT sector. According to the survey, IT business opportunities will be increasing over the next 12 to 18 months. The majority of respondents said that Enterprise Architecture and Cybersecurity and Information-sharing would offer the most lucrative opportunities for businesses doing business with the federal government. Many respondents agreed that many of these opportunities would come from government-wide acqusition contracts and multi-award contracts.
This is good news for small and large contractors doing business related to the IT sector. Read the article and post your comments.
http://www.washingtontechnology.com/news/1_1/daily_news/28772-1.html
Source: Washington Technology
A recent survey revealed that many government contractors agree that the need for cleared personnel has increased in recent years. A recent moratorium on contractor security clearances by the Department of Defense (DOD) caused an uproar amongst many IT and defense contractors.
According to the survey, many contractors believe that the security clearance process run by the DSS and OPM has not kept up with the pace of the requests for clearance processing. Contractors are worried that the current process takes to long. Other contractors believe that the process has not improved in the past year. Some contractors have indicated that they are willing to pay a fee to speed the clearance process along. This issue has created a winfall for some cleared candidates who are being paid huge salaries and offered bonuses or premiums to work for contractors.
Use the link below to take FCW’s survey regarding the security clearance issue:
http://media.101com.com:8080/surveys/clearances.htm
Read the article and post your comments.
What do you think? Do you think the current process is adequate?
http://www.fcw.com/article94832-06-09-06-Web
Source: FCW.com
Article”Survey: Contractors caught in clearances pinch”
Small businesses won several federal contracts related to the hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Many small IT firms performed contract work for the Army Corps of Engineers. Many of the companies plan to continue working with the agency as the relief efforts and reconstruction projects continue. The SBA Small Business Office was instrumental in assisting many gulf region small businesses win contracts.
Please read the article and post your comments.
Article written by David Hubler, FCW.com (06/05/06)
http://www.fcw.com/article94680-06-05-06-Print
Source: FCW.com
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) seeks solutions to possible insider threats to DOD Information Systems. According to DISA experts, insider threat tools would enhance network security. DISA wants IT tools which can detect and analyze security breaches or abnormalities. The due date for RFI responses is July 5.
Please read the article and post your comments. Article “DISA seeks input on insider threat tools” Written by Bob Brewin, FCW.com (06/02/06)
http://www.fcw.com/article94741-06-02-06-Web
Source: FCW.com
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers has released a brief on public-private partnerships with specific suggestions for companies working on IT initiatives with states. The brief offers “dos and dont’s” for companies interested in pursuing state IT projects. The brief lays out “best practices” in the field and offers suggestions for information concerning future partnerships and projects.
Please read the article and brief and post your comments. http://www.washingtontechnology.com/news/1_1/daily_news/28685-1.html Article by Ethan Buttefield (06/02/06)
Source: Washington Technology
An employee of the VA was recently responsible for a breach of security which may have exposed the personal data and information of millions of veterans. According to a recent Federal Times article, IT security breaches by employees may be more widespread than breaches by hackers or criminals. A recent GAO report criticized several agencies for their lack of controls concerning the handling of personal data and information. Many experts believe that new policies and procedures must be implemented in order to safeguard sensitive information.
Please read the article and post your comments. Article written by Tim Kauffman, Federal Times ( 05/31/06)
http://www.federaltimes.com
Source: Federal Times
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