Large and small contractors have entered the government transparency market offering commercial software, customized solutions and extras such as interactive mapping, dashboards and visualization tools.
Private equity groups are keeping M&A alive in the government market. Some want to repeat past victories, while others are drawn to the stability of the marketplace.
NASA awards contracts to 126 small businesses worth $91 million for research projects in areas including technology to monitor the health of space crews and transmitters for deep space communications.
Raytheon will furnish additional prototypes of sensors for a high-tech helmet system designed to give Army helicopter pilots 360-degree situational awareness under a $13 million contract.
A panel of experts recommends improving the E-Verify electronic employment verification system to reduce false reports and to use it in immigration reform efforts.
TechTeam Government Solutions has named Gary Mears and Bill James to executive posts. Mears will run the Vector Research Center, and James will lead business development efforts.
Lockheed Martin Corp. will provide the Army with additional airborne platforms that provide around-the-clock surveillance and detection capabilities under a $133 million contract award.
GSA and DISA are seeking input from industry for a joint acquisition program that they plan to establish to meet civilian and defense agencies' needs for satellite services.
