Lockheed Secures Contract to Expand Biometric Database
Source: Washington Post
The FBI [last week] announced the award of a $1 billion, 10-year contract to Lockheed Martin to develop what is expected to be the world's largest crime-fighting computer database of biometric information, including fingerprints, palm prints, iris patterns and face images.
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| "Known in the biz as NGI -- Next Generation Identification (INPUT Members visit Opportunity ID 16535), this is a major victory for Lockheed Martin given NGI is one of the few $1b plus single award contracts we will see awarded by the federal government this year. NGI may quicken an evolution from a law enforcement biometric database into an identity utility used by governments around the world as well as the commercial sector." -Richard Colven, Vice President, Executive Programs |
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DOT to release RFI to develop networked roads, cars
Source: Federal Computer Week
The Transportation Department plans a program to develop networked highways.
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| "Intelligent Transportation Systems are heating up at the federal and state level. Traffic congestion is a big issue for major metropolitan areas. Look for slow progress, but far reaching impact for transportation networks across the country and interesting partnerships between technology and construction firms. (INPUT members, visit Opportunity ID 45277)" -Jaime Tomkins, Senior Analyst, Federal Civilian Opportunities |
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Report: Agencies need pipeline of new hires
Source: Federal Computer Week
Merit Systems Protection Board researchers say entry-level employees are the building blocks of federal workforce planning.
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| "The Board's research affirms the findings of INPUT's report Federal Human Capital Crisis: Which Part is the Crisis? Regardless of the pace of retirements, the real workforce crisis is the challenge in attracting, training, and retaining workers, especially as government is competes with the private sector. As one Chief Human Capital Officer eloquently stated, the government needs to 'focus on the faucet, not the drain'" -John Slye, Principal Analyst |
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Comptroller general to leave GAO for foundation
Source: Federal Computer Week
David Walker, head of the Government Accountability Office, will become president and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation next month.
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| "Industry is generally thankful for increases in government spending. However, those who watch 60 Minutes know Walker delivers one of the more sobering speeches on how government is making financial commitments our children won't be able to pay for." -Kevin Plexico, Exec. Vice President |
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