KBR, L-3 lock down logistics awards

KBR Inc. and L-3 Communications have nailed down Defense Department logistics contracts with a combined worth of $38.6 million.

Are Google Apps and Microsoft headed for a showdown?

Google Apps is poised to challenge Microsoft's share of the federal IT market.

How Virginia and Northrop saved a $2.4 billion contract

Northrop Grumman Corp. and Gov. Bob McDonnell’s administration modify a troubled 10-year, $2.36 billion statewide outsourcing contract.

Microsoft should get a tablet partner, report says

Microsoft's Windows consumer empire is at stake if it doesn't quickly find a tablet device manufacturing partner.

FAA issues rule on satellite-based air traffic control

The Federal Aviation Administration has set requirements for satellite-based tracking technology that's central to its planned next-generation air traffic control system.

What can Feds learn from Intelink?

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Army plans review of what and how it buys

Army officials have tasked an independent panel with an in-depth review of how it buys goods and services and who makes the purchases.

Lockheed Martin prepares for new IT era

Lockheed Martin maintains its firm grip on the top spot by adapting to customer needs and keeping focused on the government's mission.

National Security Strategy: Digital infrastructure protection a 'national security priority'

The Obama administration today released a national security strategy that described the United States' digital infrastructure as a "strategic national asset" that must be protected.

DOD considers shielding private networks

The Defense Department is considering deploying the Einstein network protection systems to private-sector networks to protect the nation's critical infrastructure.

Why agencies can't attract top talent

Federal agencies may be their own worst enemy when it comes to recruiting top performers.

CACI pipes aboard former NCIS chief

CACI International Inc. has named Gregory Scovel vice president of the Cyber Law Enforcement and Force Protection Division in the company’s Cyber Solutions Group.

Dan Chenok heads to IBM in June

Former OMB official Chenok will work in IBM's Global Business Services and be a senior fellow at IBM’s Center for The Business of Government.

Northrop lands FAA communications maintenance award

Northrop Grumman Corp. will provide maintenance services and logistics support to the Federal Aviation Administration under a five-year, $32 million contract.

Governmentwide contracting: In praise of duplication and overlap

Blogger Steve Kelman writes that the problem of having different prices for the same item across various contracts is better than having just one bad price everywhere.

CSC takes on Navy network services work abroad

Computer Sciences Corp. will provide network services to the Navy under a five-year contract that could ultimately be worth $25 million.

Top 100 moves from uncertainty to action

As government priorities become clear, industry leaders change to keep pace.

Three contractors win billions in FAA NextGen contract

The Federal Aviation Administration today named Boeing, General Dynamics, and ITT to engineer key parts of its next generation air traffic control system.

SBA honors computer simulation exec

The small business uses video games-based training to help prepare government agencies and businesses for emergencies and other types of critical training, according to SBA.

BAE technology will act as Army gatekeeper

BAE Systems Inc. will provide secure access systems at several Army installations under a three-year contract that could be worth up to $95 million.