CGI to continue operational IT care for CMS

CGI Federal Inc., the U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Group Inc., will continue to provide software development and operational support services to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a five-year task order worth $55 million.

ITT to become three separate companies

ITT Corporation will separate the company’s businesses into three distinct, publicly traded companies following unanimous approval of the plan by the board of directors. Under the plan, the company would execute tax-free spinoffs to shareholders of its water-related businesses and its Defense & Information Solutions segment.

Are we becoming a nation of blizzard wimps?

Blogger Steve Kelman is puzzled to see even the Boston area overreacting to the threat of snow.

NASA names new deputy chief technologist

NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun has announced the appointment of Michael J. Gazarik as the agency's deputy chief technologist.

Move to Drupal means business on Capitol Hill

The House is transitioning to the Drupal open-source content management platform for its 520 websites.

SBA offers grants for business-development help

National organizations would provide training, guidance, counseling and mentoring to small companies to be successful in the federal marketplace.

New defense contracting rule called unclear, deficient

A revised rule on contractors' internal controls have differences in definitions, which can bring about unintended consequences, and problems with excessive payment penalties due to resources.

Lockheed to lead $200M SSA claims processing upgrade

Lockheed Martin Corp. has been named prime contractor on the Social Security Administration’s six-year, $200 million Disability Case Processing System contract, an IT modernization program to improve the quality and speed of processing disability claims.

CSC will toil at Labor's call center

Computer Sciences Corp. has won a blanket purchase agreement to operate the Labor Department's call center under a five-year award that has a ceiling value of $75 million.

L-3 closes 2010 with acquisition and divestiture

L-3 Communications Corp. was busy the last month of 2010, selling InfraredVision Technology Corp., a manufacturer of camera subassemblies, and acquiring Funa International GmbH, a German supplier of control and safety systems.

Verizon Wireless picks up world's best-selling smart phone

After years of speculation, the iPhone is finally coming to the Verizon network, breaking the lock AT&T has had on the Apple smart phone since 2007.

How one small business embraced the health care market and won

Business Computer Applications laid a foundation in health care that helped it become the only small business to win a full-and-open spot on the CDC's $5 billion contract.

Hughes' managed services strategy coming into focus

Hughes Network Systems unveiled the Virtual Field Office Server, another piece in its ongoing suite of offerings for the far-flung reaches of federal agencies.

Higginbottom picked as deputy director at OMB

More executive changes: Heather Higginbottom to be named deputy director at OMB, and GSA's Teresa Nasif moves to head senior executive service initiatives.

Stanley tasked with visa assistance for Africa

Stanley Inc. has won a five-year, firm-fixed-price task order worth $9.48 million to provide the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs with business process services in a number of African nations.

Fuchs out as ATS begins evaluation of 'strategic alternatives'

Sid Fuchs, president and CEO of ATS Corp., is leaving the company after a company announcement that the board of directors “has begun a process to evaluate strategic alternatives.”

Agencies schooled to be vendor-neutral in RFPs

Officials have reminded agency purchasers about value-neutral IT purchases after a federal judge ruled that the Interior Department decided to buy software from Microsoft while other capable companies were interested in the work.

Is Robert Gates a visionary?

If Robert Gates succeeds in cutting DOD costs through his plan, other agencies may follow suit.

Army CIO watch: Nomination announcement expected soon

A formal announcement could come regarding the Army’s nomination for a new CIO.

BAE fills new intelligence VP position

Brian Sheridan has joined BAE Systems’ Intelligence & Security sector as vice president and deputy general manager of strategic initiatives and global business, a newly created position. He will report to sector president John Gannon.