ManTech names its main man for NSA

ManTech International Corp. has named H. Christopher Goodrich vice president for National Security Agency programs in its Mission, Cyber and Technology Solutions group.

Be careful of those hard drives, XP users

This post is for those that are still, and will be for a while, users of Windows XP. If that isn’t you then look away – or maybe gloat a little.

CACI gets down to business at Defense Department

CACI International Inc. has been awarded a Defense Information Systems Agency task order valued at approximately $31 million to upgrade software programs at the Defense Department’s Business Transformation Agency.

How will Google/China spat end?

Google CEO Eric Schmidt told reporters he expects some resolution soon to his company's dispute with China, but didn't specify a date or say what form that could take.

10 flaws with the data on Data.gov

Even a cursory examination of Data.gov's newly released high-value datasets revealed 10 types of quality deficiencies, says columnist Mike Daconta.

With social media, should DOD go to the people, or should the people go to DOD?

Paul A. Strassman's recent column—arguing that DOD's social media policy doesn't do enough to address security—sparked a lively debate among readers, many of whom question whether DOD, or government in general, is suited to hosting social media sites.

Countdown to the launch of NASA's $4B IT consolidation

Companies will compete to handle the agency's PC, mobile communications and other related services for an estimated $2.5 billion over 10 years. Four other contracts will bring the total to more than $4 billion for a broad range of IT services.

Managers beware: The millennial workforce under the microscope

A new paper suggests that government managers should consider much more drastic changes in the way they deal with the incoming workforce.

What role should government play in health IT?

An HHS federal advisory workgroup describes four strategic roles for the federal government to play in health IT.

Procurement panel slams price reduction clause for services

The Multiple Award Schedule Advisory Panel offers 20 recommendations on how to improve GSA Schedules program.

Irish group offers 100,000 euros prizes for good ideas

Similar to efforts under way in the United States, an Irish group is offering prize money for ideas on how to boost business and create jobs.

SAIC secures $625M Navy award

Science Applications International Corp. has been awarded a prime contract by the Navy to develop new command and control software for the Defense Department.

Federal court gives HUBZone program priority

The Small Business Act makes it mandatory, not optional, to give HUBZone companies a preference over other small businesses, a judge rules.

Customs at odds with DHS IG over report on small-biz goals

Officials at Customs and Border Protection say a draft report by the inspector general contains 'misstatements of fact and inaccuracies that are misleading.'

GSA loses senior official to retirement

A top GSA official plans the next phase of his professional life.

General Dynamics rings up $228M telephony award

General Dynamics Corp. will modernize the Federal Aviation Administration’s Administrative Voice Enterprise Services program, known as FAVES, under a single-award contract valued at $228 million over 10 years.

Harris and partners radio intent to pursue FAA gold

Harris Corp. is teaming with two aviation technology companies to pursue Federal Aviation Administration awards for advanced communications systems.

Contractors jockey for position on spending priorities

Company positioning in the current market environment is critical to a successful growth strategy, says Jean Stack, the director of the aerospace, defense and government group at Houlihan Lokey.

Air Force wants to fuse command and control across domains

The Air Force Research Laboratory is inviting contractors to submit white papers on revolutionary information technologies that can advance the integration of command and control capabilities across cyber, air and space domains.

DOD social media policy fails to answer security questions

Former Director of Defense Information Paul Strassmann questions how DOD's new directive, permitting NIPRNet access to the Internet, will work without more explicit security direction.