Former GSA assistant commissioner takes post with Alaska Native company

Ed O'Hare moves to the Alaska Native Corporation from Dynanet Corp., where he had been vice president of the 8(a) small business company only since January.

BAE Systems sells off aerospace components company

BAE Systems has reached an agreement to sell its Composite Structures business to EnCore Composites Holdings Inc. Financial terms were not reported.

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SAIC names new CEO of scientific research subsidiary

Science Applications International Corp. has named David Heimbrook chief executive officer of its SAIC-Frederick Inc. subsidiary, reporting to Joe Craver, president of SAIC's Health, Energy and Civil Solutions Group.

Cooperation is in the eye of the beholder

A study comparing American and Chinese workers found differences in perceptions of cooperative behaviors.

'IT' reaches new, set-aside status

Acronyms can upset someone who doesn't understand the terms because they're left out of the discussion.

Lockheed and NASA set sights, budget on Mars and beyond

NASA and Lockheed Martin may be able to overcome gravity, but can they overcome federal budget limitations to put a manned crew into deep space and return it safely to Earth within the next few decades?

Former IRS procurement chief procures a private-sector post

The recently retired IRS director of procurement is named a principal at a consulting firm in Great Falls, Va., that specializes in strategic acquisition guidance.

CGI Federal recruits Army program officer for executive post

Gary Wetterhall, a 36-year veteran of the Army Department, is retiring May 31 to join CGI Federal as executive consultant responsible for business development and program management expertise.

Could SEC payoffs entice company tipsters to tell all?

A federal plan to reward company insiders and other tipsters for blowing the whistle on corporate fraud has business groups alarmed, according to the Washington Post.

Northrop gains $141M follow-on award for DOD ID system

Northrop Grumman Corp. has been awarded a follow-on task order by the Defense Department valued at up to $141 million to continue developing an automated identification system to be used to spot suspected threats to U.S. national security.

CGI Federal to upgrade HHS health info program

CGI Federal Inc. has won a five-year contract worth $5.7 million to support the health information exchange program at the Health and Human Services Department.

L-3 takes on $300M worth of logistics tasks for Navy, Air Force

L-3 Communications Corp. will provide logistics support to the Navy and Air Force under a series of contracts valued at more than $300 million over five years. The initial contract, valued at $32.9 million, calls for life-cycle support and maintenance of Navy and Air Force C-12 aircraft.

Boeing, General Dynamics prevail in Supreme Court

Boeing Co. and General Dynamics Corp. have won a Supreme Court decision that will keep some $3 billion in their coffers rather than requiring them to repay it to the federal government, the Wall Street Journal reports today.

Taxes owed on $24B in Recovery Act work

GAO says that more than 3,700 recipients of Recover Act funds own back taxes.

DOD begins hunt for new radios

With the cost of the Joint Tactical Radio System rising, the military is looking for less expensive alternatives.

Why your high win rate is hurting your business

A high win rate looks good, but it can be a wolf in sheep's clothing. Columnist and capture management expert Bob Lohfeld explains what your win rate really means.

Air Force floats contract for smarter satellites

The military is seeking a more grown-up version of its current satellites, one that can take care of itself, according to a new solicitation request.

SEALs call in reinforcements for website

Navy seeking contractor to bolster its website.

SAIC co-pilots Air Force warfighter technical testing program

Science Applications International Corp. will provide technical testing assistance to the Air Force under a five-year prime contract that has a maximum value of $85 million.