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DOD releases draft RFP for biometrics
05/09/08 -- 01:18 PM The Defense Department’s Biometrics Task Force plans to release today a draft request for proposals for services and supplies for its biometrics program.

Cubic to supply Poland with air combat trainers
05/09/08 -- 10:28 AM Cubic will build and deliver 16 P5 airborne subsystem units that will be integrated with new Polish F-16 aircraft.

Telos to assist DOD on identity management
05/08/08 -- 03:56 PM Telos Identity Management Solutions LLC will implement and support DOD’s Defense Manpower Data Center identity protection and management programs in a contract potentially valued at $582 million.

Deepwater cutter gets training assignment
05/08/08 -- 01:32 PM The Coast Guard is expected to accept delivery today of the Bertholf, the first National Security Cutter produced under the $24 billion Deepwater program.

DISA issues wireless intrusion-detection RFI
05/08/08 -- 09:47 AM DISA is looking for information on systems that can detect and deter unauthorized access to wireless Defense Department networks.

CACI to continue logistics support to Navy
05/08/08 -- 09:28 AM CACI International Inc. will continue providing worldwide logistics support to the Navy’s Military Sealift Command under a new contract.

Raytheon tailors 'Iron Man' suit for warfighters
05/07/08 -- 11:19 AM U.S. soldiers soon may be suiting up in wearable robotic armor.

QinetiQ enlists for Marine Corps tech work
05/07/08 -- 10:34 AM Under a new contract, QinetiQ will assist the Marine Corps with the design, development and implementation of its IT application, service and data systems.

Navy seeks enterprise logistics application
05/06/08 -- 01:08 PM The Naval Facilities Engineering Command wants input from the private sector on how to develop an enterprise application.

SAIC scales up for Army mapping project
05/06/08 -- 11:51 AM Science Applications International Corp. will support the Army’s Topographic Engineering Center under a new $24 million contract.

CACI to design DOD communications framework
05/06/08 -- 09:55 AM CACI will design a new communications framework for the Defense Department that will enable national leaders to communicate better and take action during crises.

Cubic ramps up Army Quartermaster support
05/05/08 -- 01:50 PM Cubic will provide additional field, classroom, computer and hands-on training to the Army Quartermaster Center and School at Fort Lee, Va.

Fourteen to compete for Encore II tasks
05/02/08 -- 04:51 PM Fourteen large IT companies have won slots on DISA's massive Encore II Information Technology Solutions contract for large businesses.

Army issues RFID solicitation
05/02/08 -- 01:54 PM The Army Contracting Agency has issued a request for proposals for passive radio frequency identification devices that would support DOD, other agencies and global military operations.

WidePoint gets DLA information assurance work
05/02/08 -- 08:29 AM WidePoint Corp. will support the computer emergency response team at the Defense Logistics Agency under a newly awarded contract.

DOD’s cost-plus contracts misusing taxpayer money
05/01/08 -- 02:42 PM Defense Department officials need to get a better grasp about the validity and specifications for expensive programs, GAO said this week.

WIN-T contractors approved to begin field tests
05/01/08 -- 09:50 AM After field tests in the fall, the contractors will start delivering the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical’s mobile communications capabilities in 2009.

Lockheed lab to advance software collaboration
04/30/08 -- 12:35 PM Lockheed Martin will build and operate a collaboration and experimentation environment for developing software under a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Serco gets Navy air traffic control work
04/30/08 -- 09:43 AM Serco will continue to provide air traffic control systems and technology support to the Navy.

Raytheon to boost Army satellite comms
04/30/08 -- 09:18 AM Raytheon Co. will manufacture and install upgrade kits for the Army’s satellite communications system and greatly increase its bandwidth capabilities.

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