Four to compete for $2.8B IT work with Social Security

The Social Security Administration awarded its largest contract of the year for a maximum seven-year term.

Proposal writers should do the work too

Blogger Steve Kelman takes a dim view of the practice of having professional proposal writers who are not involved in carrying out the work they bid.

DRC helps Walter Reed transition to new BRAC facilities

Dynamics Research Corp. is providing medical program support to Walter Reed Army Medical Center under a new task order that has a total estimated value of $18 million.

GTEC buys classified IT provider for $26.8 million

Global Defense Technology and Systems Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Zytel Corp. for $26.8 million in cash.

Northrop Grumman health care strategy focuses on flexibility

With market conditions constantly in flux, successful companies must stay on their toes, says Northrop Grumman's vice president of civil health IT, Amy King.

Eyak renews merger bid for GTSI

Eyak Technology LLC has made a new merger proposal to acquire all outstanding capital stock of GTSI Inc. for $7.00 a share in cash, the Alaska Native-owned small business announced today. The proposal represents a premium of 35.1 percent over GTSI’s closing market price on Friday.

Gates to outline new acquisition guidelines

Defense Secretary Robert Gates is expected to lay out a guide for moving ahead with his acquisition reforms and budget cuts.

Air Force plans for broader use of autonomous systems and processes

The Air Force's chief scientist described the technology priorities for the near future in a roundtable discussion.

Sunlight Foundation taking heat for USASpending.gov critique

The Sunlight Foundation's recent criticism of USASpending.gov has sparked a debate about whether it is fair to push for transparency in governmnet but then chide agencies if the newly transparent data is shown to have errors.

7 BlackBerry tricks from the pros (but what's missing?)

Experts offer their tips for making the most of your BlackBerry smart phone. Now tell us yours.

HP to pay $1.5B for security management firm

Hewlett Packard Co. is buying ArcSight Inc., a security and compliance management company, for $43.50 per share, or an enterprise value of $1.5 billion, HP announced today.

Networx deadline stretches to 2011

GSA gives agencies until next August to transition their telecommunications services to the Networx contract.

Google Apps government reach grows

Google's cloud-based software suite is making inroads with federal and local government agencies.

Agencies must toughen rules to protect sensitive information, GAO says

Federal officials need to address nondisclosure agreements and the process for notifying officials when information is improperly disclosed or misused.

Analyst’s LBO suggestion quickly raises CSC stock

Computer Sciences Corp. stock rapidly rose just before markets opened today in New York when an industry analyst cited the company as an attractive takeover target for a private-equity company.

Pentagon IG responding to critical Grassley report

The Defense Department's inspector general is defending his office's performance in the wake of a Senate investigation charging that contract audits are ineffective

Army launches 'don't ask, don't tell' inbox

The intent of the inbox is to help the Army assess and consider whether repeal of the law would reduce operational readiness or unit cohesion.

GSA plans for 'sustainability acquisitions'

The premier procurement agency’s plan is to use its buying power to change the federal marketplace.

Alion continues modeling, simulation services to Army

Alion Science and Technology Corp. will continue to provide modeling and simulation services to the Army under a $3.6 million task order.

CSC tasked with systems programming work at Navy center

Computer Sciences Corp. will provide systems programming and engineering services to the Naval Surface Warfare Center-Dahlgren Division, Va.,under a two-year task order that has an estimated total value of $42 million.