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IBM’s Full-Court Press to Capture DOD Health Records Contract
DOD is expected in June 2015 to award the $11 billion contract for overhauling its electronic health records system.
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DISA Aims for Next-Gen System to Secure Millions of Connected Devices
A Jan. 5 request for information queries contractors on a “next-generation” system that would allow the agency to better configure, secure and keep tabs on millions of devices connected to DOD’s networks.
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Inspectors Warn: Scrap Proposed $443 Million Border Drone Surge
U.S. unmanned jets fielded to catch border trespassers have not proved their worth and DHS is lowballing cost estimates, the watchdog reported.
Defense
What a Homeland Security Shutdown Would Look Like
Even if DHS funding ends, most employees would likely keep working, and Obama's executive order could too.
Defense
Report: The Air Force Needs More Drone Operators
An unnamed senior military official told the Daily Beast that the force has been at the “breaking point” for a “long time.”
Nextgov
Watchdog Wants to Know if DOD Has Actually Saved Money by Jumping to the Cloud
Audit to determine whether DOD components performed cost-benefit analyses before buying cloud services.
Defense
Feinstein Sends the White House Instructions for Ceasing ‘Future Use of Torture’
Dianne Feinstein is putting pressure on Obama to create a permanent ban on the CIA’s “enhanced interrogation” practices.
Pay & Benefits
New Health Care Premiums for Certain Retired Reservists Take Effect
Under TRICARE Retired Reserve, enrollees pay full cost of monthly premiums, which now range from $391 to $961.
Defense
The U.S. Government's Foreign-Language Problem
Alleged discrimination against FBI employees with overseas ties is only the latest difficulty the government has had with interpreters and translators.
Management
Finding a Bargain for Government Buyers Shouldn’t Be a Crime
In acquisition parlance, ‘low-price/technically acceptable’ really means ‘low-profits/taxpayer-approved.’
Defense
Who Really Crosses the U.S.-Mexico Border?
The total number of unauthorized immigrants apprehended is on the rise, but they're no longer coming from America's nearest neighbor.
Management
Defense Agency Faulted for Wrongful Challenge to Contractor
Pentagon IG requests restoration of $6.6 million in disallowed subcontractor expenses.
Defense
How Hard Will New Home-Loan Limits Hit Veterans?
Congress put a limit on a popular and successful VA home loan program. Here's what that means for military home-buyers.
Defense
Pass-Through Contracts for War Zones Need Monitoring, GAO Finds
Pentagon, State and USAID could be at risk of overpaying subcontractors.
Defense
Two Drone Strikes in Pakistan Kill Militants
The assault, believed to have been carried out by the U.S., targeted areas known to shelter Taliban and al-Qaeda extremists.
Defense
Defense Secretary Nominee Forms Circle of Advisers
Ashton Carter designates small team to help in confirmation process.
Defense
Anti-ISIS Operation Gets Its Own Inspector General
Pentagon watchdog to lead audits of military and foreign aid campaigns.
Pay & Benefits
