| June 19, 2008 | | This eNewsletter is a roundup of government-related news targeted to local, state and federal government. Topics include major contracts awarded by local, state and federal government agencies; product trends and innovations; government best practices and resources; and political and regulatory developments affecting government purchasing activities. Go to www.govpro.com to view the latest products, daily news and government suppliers. |
In This Issue
GAO: Air Force made 'significant errors' in tanker contract decision Josh Cable
Boeing has been given new life in its bid to supply the U.S. Air Force with the next generation of aerial refueling tankers. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) ruled that the Air Force "made a number of significant errors" when it awarded the $35 billion tanker contract to a team made up of Los Angeles-based Northrop Grumman and EADS, the French-German parent company of Airbus.
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| | Authernative awarded GSA Schedule contract Josh Cable
Redwood City, Calif.-based Authernative Inc., a developer of user authentication and identity management technologies, has been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Information Technology Schedule contract.
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Online Event | Government WebExpo
Brought to you by: Government Product News and American City & County
Date: September 10, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM EST-5:00 PM EDT
Register to attend this one-day FREE online event that will feature:
Series of live webcasts covering a broad range of public services topics, an interactive exhibition hall, where you will be able to browse through multiple vendor booths and interact with top suppliers. Resource center, featuring a variety of valuable literature and educational materials from exhibiting companies, available for download right on your computer.
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Click HERE to register. |
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The Government Job Zone is a comprehensive, one-stop source for job seekers as well as for government agencies with positions that need to be filled. From municipal clerks to environmental scientists to police officers, from air traffic controllers to government consultants, the Government Job Zone features the latest job openings at the local, county, state and federal levels as well as the latest job opportunities in public education.
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