A-T Solutions' acquisition grows its intell offerings

A-T Solutions Inc. has acquired Innovative Technology Systems Inc., an IT company that specializes in solutions for the intelligence community, the Defense Department and other government entities.

A Facebook scam that almost caught me

Columnist Steve Kelman comes close to falling for a Facebook scam.

Cubic builds logistics business with XIO deal

Acquisition of XIO Strategies builds on Cubics supply chain and RFID capabilities for Defense Department customers.

7 steps to a smarter 2011

Mark Amtower offers tips on how to get smarter about the government market and improve your opportunities for success.

DOD gives clearer picture on conflicts of interest

In a major revision, the new rule on organizational conflicts of interest tells contracting officers to minimize the risk of conflicts in a variety of ways, but in doing so, not limit the pool of potential advisors with broad restrictions.

SAIC task order will benefit NIH scientific review program

Science Applications International Corp. will provide software and technical support to the National Institutes of Health's Center for Scientific Review under a five-year task order that could be worth as much as $24 million if all options are exercised.

The best and worst performances in 2010

Editor Nick Wakeman picks the companies he thinks suffered or prospered in 2010. Who hit the bottom and who is riding high?

Lockheed Martin wins NASA SEISS contract

Lockheed Martin's Space Systems Company will provide systems engineering for the Dextre robotic system.

Ericsson sells federal unit

Ericsson sells off federal business to create Oceus, an indpendent U.S. company that will meed broadband wireless demand.

9 companies to watch in 2011

The New Year brings challenges and opportunities for many companies. Editor Nick Wakeman picks nine companies worth following in 2011.

Motorola splits in two to kick off 2011

The company best known for its radio communications products will become two separate entities, Motorola Mobility and Motorola Solutions, within the first few weeks of January.

Corporate culture: The missing link to success

The culture of a company and its customers is too often overlooked as contractors make bid and proposal decisions.

HP comes up ACES with $2.5B NASA win

HP Enterprise Services won a $2.5 billion contract to manage NASA's IT services across all the agency's centers. Who did they beat to win the contract?

CSC to remain independent as firms hover to buy it

Following an analyst report naming Computer Sciences Corp. as a prime target for buyout firms, the company fielded phone calls from investors yearning to take it private. The company's CEO contends that the computer-services provider will maintain its independence.

NIH agency tests waters with hybrid procurement

NIEHS is planning an enterprise IT services deal in which the contractor could provide support through a variety of procurement approaches.

IRS announces TIPSS-4 winners

TIPSS-4 contractors will provide support services to help the IRS maintain and update its large portfolio of legacy tax systems.

Tel Aviv impressions

Blogger Steve Kelman reports on the interesting cultural make up of Tel Aviv and ponders the future of Israel.

ManTech award boosts IT services to NDIC

ManTech International Corp. will provide a range of program support services to the National Drug Intelligence Center under a three-year award worth $32 million.

White House deputy CTO leaves, will target state and local collaboration

Andrew McLaughlin is resigning from his job as deputy White House chief technology officer to start two companies, one of them to develop collaboration tools for state and local governments.

SBInet contract gets another 30 day extension

The SBInet electronic border surveillance system under construction in Arizona is getting another 30-day extension.