On Thanksgiving, fed IT leaders count their blessings

We asked your colleagues what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving.

How to write a winning Federal 100 nomination (part 1)

The first step in writing a successful Federal 100 nomination is identifying an award-worthy nominee, writes FCW Insider John Monroe.

VA vendors warned to meet certification requirements

The Veterans Affairs Department recently sent out a warning letter to vendors who handle personal information for the department that they need to strengthen compliance with data security rules.

VA hires IT client advocates

VA CIO Roger Baker said he has hired three advocates as liaisons between the IT office and VA divisions.

McCaskill proposes end to ANC special status

Sen. Claire McCaskill's bill would remove exclusive provisions for the companies owned by Alaska Native Corporations.

Vangent builds health information systems for IHS

Vangent Inc. will assist the Indian Health Service deploy an information technology health information exchange, a master patient index and the Nationwide Health Information Network under a $3.3 million contract.

Robbins-Gioia wins two DLA support services contracts

Robbins-Gioia LLC has been awarded two contracts from the Defense Logistics Agency for program management support services and for enterprise architecture with a combined value of approximately $4.5 million.

Former Northrop CEO joins Apple's board

The move to appoint Ronald Sugar as a member of Apple's board of directors comes as the company expands its government presence.

Unisys’ IT assistance to Minneapolis to run through 2015

Unisys Corp. has received a contract extension worth an estimated $33 million to provide further IT outsourcing services to the city government of Minneapolis through 2015.

AT&T to build $286M call center for Social Security Administration

AT&T Government Solutions will build a contact call center solution for the Social Security Administration as a result of a contract award through the General Services Administration's Networx Universal contract vehicle that could be worth as much as $286 million to the telecommunications company.

SBInet contract reportedly renewed for 30 days

Boeing's contract to work on the Homeland Security Department's SBInet electronic surveillance system at the Arizona-Mexico border is getting another 30 days, according to a published report.

SRA completes acquisition of Platinum Solutions

SRA International Inc. has completed its $90 million acquisition of Platinum Solutions Inc., a privately held systems integrator and software developer.

A-T Solutions continues evidence collection aid to FBI

A-T Solutions Inc. will continue to help the FBI with evidence collection software under a new five-year, $3 million contract to continue working with the FBI Evidence Response Team Unit as it modernizes its Evidence Collection and Management system.

Hey, small business, ready to leave the 8(a) world?

To survive graduation, small businesses need to prepare for tougher competition by building the infrastructure and relationships needed for success. What steps have the Top 25 8(a) companies taken?

Booz Allen raises $238M in IPO

The company will use its IPO proceeds to pay down debt.

8 vital White House Twitter feeds

The White House has eight official Twitter accounts, ranging from 3,900 to 1.9 million followers.

Cubic will acquire Abraxas

Cubic Corp., a provider of defense systems, mission support services and transportation systems based in San Diego, will pay $124 million in cash to acquire Virginia-based Abraxas Corp.

The Harvard 'anti-military' stereotype

Blogger and Harvard professor Steve Kelman tries to clear up some misconceptions about attitudes to the military on campus.

Top OMB exec steps down

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CACI automates Uncle Sam’s ‘I Want You’ enlistment process

CACI International Inc. has been awarded a three-and-a-half year, $75 million Defense Department contract from the DOD’s Business Transformation Agency to assist in processing applicants who want to join the armed forces.