Top government IT projects honored

Government Computer News names its top projects and executives for its annual GCN Gala.

SRA enlisted to help USDA fight fraud

SRA International has won an Agriculture Department blanket purchasing agreement to develop anti-fraud technology. The 10-year BPA has a ceiling value of $25 million.

A-T Solutions buys anti-terrorism firm

A-T Solutions makes its second acquisition in four months with its purchase of Trancite Logic Systems, a company that specializes in law enforcement and anti-terrorism solutions.

Contractors go toe-to-toe over mobile radio business

Harris Corp. and Boeing Co. touted their tactical radio offerings at the recent Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting.

Indiana fires IBM from $1.3 billion welfare contract

Indiana fires IBM as the prime contractor on a $1.34 billion contract to overhaul the state's welfare system.

General Dynamics to develop secure credentials for DHS

General Dynamics Information Technology will develop secure credentials for immigrants seeking employment within the United States under a new contract with the Homeland Security Department.

Lockheed realigns, names Kubasik president and COO

Lockheed Martin Corp.’s board of directors has elected Christopher Kubasik president and chief operating officer, effective Jan. 1, 2010.

Agilex adds Chapman as VP to boost health care sector

Agilex Technologies Inc. is seeking to strengthen its health care sector with the appointment of Melissa Chapman to the newly created position of vice president for health solutions.

When best efforts fail, get some outside help

Although there are outside vendors for virtually all disciplines in the government market – advertising and market, PR, sales, business development, bid and proposal, capture, accounting, legal, etc. – remember, not all vendors are equal.

SAIC to assist Marines with counter-IED training

Science Applications International Corp. will train Marines to defeat improvised explosive devices under a new Navy task order valued at $32 million over three years.

CSC chooses Ulstrup as fed consulting practice president

Computer Sciences Corp. has named Leif Ulstrup president of the Federal Consulting Practice for the company’s North American Public Sector business.

CSC wins recompete for Education's online library

CSC will operate an online digital library for the Education Department under a new five-year contract worth up to $29 million.

Harris works on Air Force infrastructure support team

Harris Corp. will provide technical and support services to the Air Force under a three-year contract that has a potential ceiling value of $7.5 million.

Auditors slam Northrop’s $2B Virginia outsourcing contract

Northrop Grumman Corp. has been sharply criticized by state auditors for its handling of a $2 billion contract to manage Virginia information technology infrastructure. The company disputed those findings.

QinetiQ to assist Army with intelligence analysis

A QinetiQ North America unit will furnish intelligence analysis services to a major subordinate command of the Amy Materiel Command under a new contract worth $10.3 million over five years.

Companies join forces to deliver information-sharing package

Two companies that offer compatible technologies intended to improve the ways that law enforcement and intelligence agencies analyze and share critical data have joined forces.

Perot hires Fagan to manage Space and Earth Tech Sector

Perot Systems Government Services has hired Shana Dale Fagan as senior vice president of the Space and Earth Technology Services sector, a unit within the Federal Civilian Division.

Administration wants tighter reins on contractor fees

The Obama administration has some new proposals designed to help agencies get hold of what they're paying to outside contractors, and help ensure that poor performers and passive performers don't get what they don't deserve.

Cisco Systems to acquire Starent Networks

Cisco Systems has agreed to buy Starent Networks Corp. in a deal valued at $2.9 billion in cash.

CSC to assist GSA with cyber investigations training

CSC will design and teach cybersecurity courses for the General Service Administration under a new $85 million contract.