Money pit: $3B in cost overruns for Coast Guard's Deepwater procurement

The Coast Guard's Deepwater asset procurement program has seen its costs skyrocket while its performance capabilities degrade, according to a new report from the GAO.

Correction: Lockheed Martin pushes forward with realignment

This article was corrected July 28, 2010, to state that Lockheed Martin's Information Systems and Global Solutions business earned $5.03 billion in sales during the first six months of 2010.

Taking the pulse of contracting professionals

A recent conference provided gave blogger Steve Kelman an opportunity to see how procurement executives view strategic sourcing and insourcing.

@Twitter: Two geeks, a life form and a TV show

Tweeted recently from inside GSA: TV show idea: Two geeky teens create an organic lifeform that oversees service delivery across federal government. Title: 'Weird Zients.'

Unisys federal business drags down revenue

Company says half of its decline in U.S. revenue in the second quarter came from lower sales in the federal market.

Lockheed Martin pushes forward with realignment

Lockheed Martin Corp. continues to make what it deems are necessary adjustments to its internal structure with key changes to its Information Systems and Global Solutions unit, according to a second quarter 2010 financial report issued today.

Contractors embrace social media

A new survey shows that federal contractors have started using social media with enthusiasm, but are they seeing a return on investment?

NASA's Davis goes to VA

Jerry Davis, chief information security officer at NASA, is leaving to join the Veterans Affairs Department.

Stanley wins pair of DOD forensic support contracts

Stanley Inc. has won two Defense Department contracts for biometrics assistance and operational support worth a combined $8 million to support the U.S. Army Intelligence Center Language Technology Office at Fort Huachuca, Ariz.

In the future, everyone may be a cybersecurity professional

A recent study on the “Human Capital Crisis in Cybersecurity” could be the spark for a wholesale change in the way the entire government IT work force is trained and certified, writes blogger Brian Robinson.

Afghanistan documents leak stirs debate, apathy in public opinion on war

With the release of 92,000 classified files on the Afghanistan theater, the public is responding with renewed bitterness toward the ongoing conflict while Washington worries about the effects.

New-look Federal Register online debuts

The government today released a new online prototype for its daily diary of agency and news that's designed to be more usable, understandable and accessible.

Google's LA cloud turns into a summer squall

Google Apps misses a key deadline on a $7.25 million contract to install a communications cloud for all Los Angeles municipal workers when the LAPD expresses concerns about security and delayed e-mail messages.

SAIC wins $80M award for support work at NASA center

Science Applications International Corp. will provide information technology services to NASA under a five-year subcontract from Primus Solutions Inc. valued at more than $80 million.

House shaves funding for Veterans Affairs IT projects

House appropriators plan to decrease funds for the Veterans Affairs Department’s information technology projects because of sluggish spending and project delays.

Google releases FISMA-compliant Apps for Government

Apps for Government is the first suite of cloud computing applications to receive Federal Information Security Management Act certification and accreditation from the U.S. government. Microsoft also working to obtain certification for Web-based e-mail.

VA promises big role for small biz under $12B procurement

The VA's Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology contract will set aside at least seven out of 15 prime contracts for veteran-owned small businesses, Secretary Eric Shinseki announced. How much money is he pledging?

NIH wins approval for $30B governmentwide contract

OMB officials have approved the governmentwide contract after recognizing agencies' new duties because of the major overhaul of the health-care system.

SAIC restructures executive suite

SAIC combines two units to keep business focused on high growth areas.

Stanley wins pair of Navy support contracts

Stanley Inc. will provide support for Navy programs under two contracts totaling $11 million.