9 tools for getting better business leads

Contrary to the belief of some GSA Schedule holders, GWACs do not automatically cause an influx of qualified inquiries. You need to generate leads.

Argon furnishes military with ground surveillance systems

Argon ST will provide the U.S. military with equipment to support ground surveillance at forward operating bases under a new contract.

Apptis renames value-added reseller division

Apptis renames its reseller unit to distinguish it from the company's systems integration business.

Getting war right

As the Defense Department looks toward enterprisewide network operations, one high-level official offered his insight for best practices.

In cybersecurity, our greatest enemy may be...

In many cases, the greatest cybersecurity threat comes from a deliberately designed weakness in software.

GOP lawmakers outnumber Democrats on Twitter

We hear that the Grand Old Party is winning the Twitter race on Capitol Hill.

White House pushes technology for viewing State of the Union

The White House is making President Obama's first State of the Union address to Congress available in a variety of media.

Serco gets green light to manage Atlanta traffic systems

Serco Inc. will provide a variety of management and maintenance services to the Georgia Department of Transportation under a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $50 million.

NASA poised to spend billions to consolidate IT services

NASA has issued a request for proposals for what is expected to be the largest of five contracts, which together are estimated to be worth more than $4 billion to overhaul the agency's IT services.

GTSI's CEO-in-waiting sees smooth transition ahead

GTSI Corp.’s Scott Friedlander discusses his future and that of the company he will soon lead when Jim Leto steps down as chief executive officer on Feb. 15.

DynCorp buys international development firm

DynCorp International LLC has acquired Casals & Associates Inc., an international development company, through the purchase of 100 percent of the company’s stock.

SRA acquires environmental programs consulting firm

SRA International Inc. is acquiring Perrin Quarles Associates Inc., a privately held consulting firm that specializes in environmental program development and air quality and climate change implementation.

'The Guardian' of government data

On the heels of the United Kingdom's launch of its own version of Data.gov comes a new site developed by The Guardian newspaper that provides access to online government data sites from around the world.

IG and agency battle over contract rules

The fight is over whether a $106 million CDC contract is for 'personal services.'

SAIC to manage MHS communications, computing infrastructure

Science Applications International Corp. will provide system performance management services for the Military Health System under a five-year task order that could be worth more than $16 million if all options are exercised.

Centuria strengthens Weather Service radar network

Centuria Corp. will provide technical assistance to the National Weather Service under a 10-year task order that has a ceiling of $97 million.

Supreme Court campaign contribution rule could unleash ethics conundrum

When the Supreme Court declared limits on campaign contributions illegal, it means that contractors also are free to support candidates of their choice, which raises a variety of ethics issues.

SAIC adds advanced sensor technologies with SET acquisition

SAIC's acquisition of SET brings on board high-end engineering and research in sensors, analytics and real-time information integration.

Godwin gets new gig at GSA

Beverly Godwin has been named GSA’s director of new media and citizen engagement.

Boeing's SBInet project under fire again

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has ordered a re-evaluation of options for protecting the United States-Mexico border because of delays in deploying the SBInet technology system.