High-risk fed contracts are on the decline

Agencies reduced their use of high-risk contracts when comparing the first half of fiscal 2009 and that of 2010, although this year's numbers may be too fresh, one expert says.

Correction: Federal judiciary funds IT war chest 8 cents at a time

This article was corrected July 8 to clarify the sponsorship of Law.gov

How contests can improve government performance (and procurement)

Blogger Steve Kelman believes public contests are a great way to generate ideas to improve government operations and cut costs.

ISO: National Cancer Institute looks for cloud technology

The National Cancter Institute's request for proposals seeks a contractor for cloud-based storage and server computing systems at SAIC-Frederick, Md., center.

Miller announces retirement from Robbins Gioia

Emory Miller is retiring after six years as senior vice president for government affairs at Robbins-Gioia, a provider of project management services to the government. His retirement is effective July 15.

Have a bright idea for saving Uncle Sam money? Obama wants it

The administration wants federal employees to use their firsthand experiences to point out ways the government can save money, blogger Matthew Weigelt writes.

OMB tightens reporting screws on subcontracts, executive pay

The administration unveils statutes that demand more information from contractors on both the value of their subcontracts and their most highly paid executives.

Cerberus Capital wraps up DynCorp acquisition

Cerberus Capital Management LP affiliates has completed its acquisition of DynCorp International Inc. for approximately $1.5 billion. DynCorp International becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Cerberus.

Alion IT services enlisted to help Navy's combat command

Alion Science and Technology Corp. will support the Navy with program management and other services under a three-year task order worth $3.2 million.

GSA issues final terms for $5B satcom contract

The General Services Administration released on July 6 a final request for proposals that will enable civilian and defense agencies to purchase much-needed commercial satellite communications, reports Emily Long at NextGov.

Customs directorate automates its acquisition cycle

This article was correct to read that the "directorate handles about $3.5 billion a year in discretionary contract obligations."

The dirty dozen: 12 bad government Web sites

The link in this article to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Services was corrected.

Senators seek Obama's advice, consent on cybersecurity legislation

The leaders of several Senate committees want President Barack Obama to weigh in on details of proposed cybersecurity legislation as they push to reconcile various measures.

CSC wins $220M IT contract for Navy commands

Computer Sciences Corp. will provide information technology services to the Navy under a five-year contract that has an estimated total contract value of up to $220 million.

SBA, IG disagree on sole-source awards

In awarding two sole-source contracts, IG says SBA officials defeated the purpose of the Recovery Act.

Interior names new CIO

The original version of this article reported Bernard Mazer's title incorrectly. He is Interior's new chief information officer.

Harris hires VP to manage intell and civilian IT sector

Harris Corp. has hired Murray Sewell II as its vice president of business development for the company’s intelligence and civilian clients of its information technology services business.

Raytheon’s DARPA translation work moves into next phase

Raytheon BBN Technologies has received an additional $6.14 million in funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to continue work on the Multilingual Automatic Document Classification, Analysis and Translation program.

Lockheed opens doors to execs’ voluntary departure

Lockheed Martin Corp. has unveiled a program intended to save money and trim the number of its directors and vice presidents, according to a company statement dated July 6.

CACI to support counter-IED efforts

A unit of CACI International Inc. will provide support and assistance to the Defense Department in its efforts to counter roadside bombs on the battlefield under a $10.3 million contract.