White House preparing agency IT project hit list

The White House plans to publish a list of high-risk IT projects in need of rescue as part of the Obama administration's effort to rein in $20 billion of annual IT infrastructure spending.

DOD, Army Corps of Engineers falter on subcontracting metrics

The two agencies fail to find a number of reports on whether prime contractors met their goals for awarding subcontracts.

Defense, intelligence work push CACI to record year

Strong performances in the defense and intelligence businesses pushed CACI's fiscal fourth quarter and full fiscal year to revenue and earnings records.

How not to recruit potential employees and influence people

Cartoonist John Klossner says federal recruiters might not want prospective employees to check out the reader comments at FCW.com

Correction: Gates' planned cuts will make only small dent, analysts say

This article was corrected Aug. 18, 2010, to fix the spelling of the names of Daniel Goure and Robert Gates.

Officials hope new codes will sharpen procurement data reporting

Agencies may have to develop a unique identifier for their contracts and orders under a proposal meant to improve the quality of federal procurement data.

HP to acquire software security firm

Hewlett Packard Corp. is taking another step into the services arena by buying Fortify Software, a privately held software security assurance company in San Mateo, Calif. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

CGI reaches goal line of $1B Stanley purchase

CGI Group has effectively acquired Stanley Inc., having completed its cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of the government contractor based in Arlington, Va. Stanley will become a wholly owned subsidiary of CGI Federal.

Equifax targets federal market with new strategy

Equifax, known primarily as a credit reporting company, has launched a new strategy that targets agencies and systems integrators that will need its fiscal and identity management services.

13 trends and predictions driving today's market

The Top 100, transparency, procurement woes and slower growth are among Editor Nick Wakeman's top trends and predictions about today's government market.

FLIR makes $274M deal for advanced sensor maker

FLIR Systems Inc. acquisition of ICx Technologies Inc. will bolster its homeland security and defense business.

Bolden comments on employees, contractors at NASA IT Summit

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spoke at the first-ever NASA IT Summit at the Gaylord National Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

Risque reality TV, hip finance ministers and other Swedish stereotypes

Blogger Steve Kelman finds that some stereotypes of the Scandinavian country are fairly accurate, while others are not.

SAIC closes Reveal acquisition to boost customs agencies sales

Science Applications International Corp. has completed its acquisition of Reveal Imaging Technologies Inc., a provider of threat detection products and services. Financial terms were not reported.

ManTech wins $100M contract for FBI cybersecurity services

ManTech International Corp. will provide cybersecurity services to the FBI under a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $99.5 million.

SAIC's $241M award calls for DLA supply chain improvements

Science Applications International Corp. will help the Defense Department improve its supply chain management as a result of a six-year prime contract from the Defense Logistics Agency that could be worth as much as $241 million.

Feds should watch Oracle lawsuit against Google

Oracle has sued Google over the use of Java in Google's Android operating system.

Bills would limit work contractors can pursue

Agency executives would go from closely managing a contractor doing that work to insourcing the work, according to two bills.

NARA wants you to 'like' the Constitution

The National Archives and Records Administration has started a Facebook fan page for the U.S. Constitution.

Unions fire back at Gates for insourcing about-face

The American Federation of Government Employees wants answers from Defense Secretary Robert Gates on how his plans to save DOD money will affect insourcing efforts and federal employees.