NVTC's Kilberg named to McDonnell transition team

Bobbie Kilberg, president and chief executive officer of the Northern Virginia Technology Council, has been named one of five co-chairs for Virginia Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell’s transition team.

ManTech, QinetiQ NA name new hires to key posts

ManTech International Corp. has named Sally Sullivan executive vice president for business development. QinetiQ North America has hired Mary Craft as senior vice president for national systems in the Mission Solutions Group.

6 reasons to love the Government Contractor Awards Gala

The annual awards program honors companies and individuals, and serves as a reminder about what's good about government contracting.

Defense auditors caught in crossfire

The Defense Contract Audit Agency has risen to a new level of infamy. The GAO and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee say it is not up to the job of auditing federal contractors. Meanwhile, the industry is complaining about the exact opposite.

Networx transition woes: Dual contracts or dueling contracts?

In part two of our look at Networx transition woes, we look at Enterprise and Universal, once thought to be complementary contracts, increasing are seen as interchangeable.

Stanley opens Web portal work for Marine Corps

Stanley Inc. will provide Web portal technical services to the Marine Corps under a five-year contract valued at $12.4 million if all four option years are exercised.

D.C. small biz joins FBI's fight against gangs

Sim-G Technologies LLC will create a specialized information system for the FBI under a competitive task order that has an estimated value of $15 million over five years.

Transition Woes: Networx structure remains a sticking point

In part one of our look at Networx transition woes, we look at how reality hasn't lived up to the original vision for Networx and the question of why not restructure it into a single vehicle.

Contractors honor their own at annual gala

The annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards program honored four companies and three executives for their achievements as well as recognizing Al Nashman and former Sen. John Warner for contributions over the course of their careers.

Labor looks for vet-owned firm for IT services work

The Labor Department is soliciting proposals for a five-year support contract for a broad range of IT support services.

Windows 7 upgrade 'hacks' not legal, Microsoft suggests

Microsoft has been trying to clarify details on upgrading to Windows 7 for individual users, but it's been a bumpy ride at best.

CACI to assist Army with counter-terrorism initiatives

CACI International Inc. will support multiple Army organizations that provide counter terrorism solutions and other services under a new $23 million contract.

Lockheed locks in $292M DOD network-maintenance contract

Lockheed Martin Corp. has won a $292.7 million contract for continued network infrastructure and maintenance support to the Defense Department.

Alion expands Marines Corps' decision-making capabilities

Alion Science and Technology Corp. will assisting the Marine Corps' efforts to improve its decision-making tools under a three-year, $6.3 million task order.

QinetiQ NA taps Crouch to lead technology solutions unit

J.D. Crouch II has been named president of QinetiQ North America’s Technology Solutions Group. He succeeds William Ribich.

Major defense players soldier on with positive quarterly results

The Big 5 defense prime contractors remain resilient in their performance and moderately optimistic about their future prospects

TechAmerica: Appoint cybersecurity coordinator now

The technology trade association TechAmerica wants President Barack Obama to make good on his promise to appoint a cybersecurity coordinator.

Ernst & Young acquires tech-consulting firm

Ernst & Young acquired Capital City Technologies, a management and technology-consulting firm that serves the government sector.

Lockheed lands electronic warfare deal

Lockheed Martin Corp. will help the Navy develop surface electronic warfare technology under a new $9.9 million contract.

CACI expands DOD financial management support

CACI International Inc. will provide financial management support to the Defense Department under a four-year task order worth $29 million.