Did NMCI re-compete force Dell to make services play?

The Navy Marine Corps Intranet was an important contract for Dell, and it saw that business threatened when Hewlett-Packard acquired EDS, the prime contractor.

Raytheon to supply combat ID technology to Air Force

Raytheon Co. will provide computers used for combat identification to the Air Force under a new contract worth up to $100 million.

Lockheed to help Iraqi Air Force manage air space

Lockheed Martin Corp. has won a $28.1 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide the Iraqi Air Force with communications infrastructure technology.

LGS expands networks for BRAC at Fort Benning

LGS will provide installation, integration and professional network services to the Army under an $11.7 million delivery order that could be worth as much as $30.7 million if all options are exercised.

Tandberg acquisition builds on Cisco strength

Cisco Systems acquires Tandberg in a deal that adds more capabilities to its videoconferencing business.

Risks await Dell and Xerox

Product companies that buy services companies face the question and the risk of how to run that business.

IT services sector sheds investment fear

Prospects in the public markets have improved significantly in recent months, with mid-cap defense and government services companies leading the way.

DOD move to develop software stirs up storm

Readers are divided on apparent shift at the Defense Department from the previous allegiance to the notion of using commercial, off-the-shelf software whenever possible to using in-house software.

What kind of OFPP leader would Gordon be? Look at his track record

Judging by his history, GAO's Daniel Gordon will bring to the OFPP post a wealth of legal and procurement experience, as well as a reputation for candor and evenhandedness.

HP to supply California public sectors with PCs

Hewlett-Packard Co. will provide the state of California with a broad range of computers and display terminals under a four-year contract worth up to $80 million annually.

GSA plans $100M contract to consolidate acquisition environment

GSA aims for better data quality but also has some problems with integrating eight databases into a single platform.

NCI to install new video information system for Air Force

NCI Information Systems will design and build a state-of-the-art video information system for the Air Force under a task order valued at approximately $12.7 million.

Six companies up for $25 million in USDA contracts

The Agriculture Department awarded six companies the chance to compete for contracts worth up to $25 million to enhance the security of USDA's technology.

DHS seeks contractor for biosurveillance program

The Homeland Security Department is advertising for a contractor that can provide a regular data feed on bioterrorism events and emerging disease outbreaks such as swine flu.

NASA plans new schedule for $4B procurement

NASA soon will release a new schedule for opening competition on five information technology services contracts estimated to be worth a total of more than $4 billion.

Obama's likely pick for OFPP head emerges

The White House has settled on the acting general counsel at the Government Accountability Office to run the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.

STG payroll system will give State more bang for the buck

STG Inc. will design and build a new worldwide payroll system for the State Department under a five-year, $35 million contract.

Three firms to compete for Army forensic task orders

American Systems Corp., Analytic Services Inc. and Ideal Innovations Inc., have won a multiple award contract to compete for approximately $145 million in task orders to provide forensic services to the Army.

Apptis names Nowland to COO position

Apptis Inc. has appointed Skip Nowland its chief operating officer. He previously served as company president and general manager of the defense and national security sector.

GovLoop acquisition by GovDelivery strengthens both, analysts believe

GovDelivery has access to GovLoop's 18,000 government employee members, while GovLoop will benefit from capital and expertise, analysts say.