Xerox acquires ACS for $6.4 billion

Xerox Corp. is acquiring Affiliated Computer Services Inc., creating a $22 billion global enterprise for document technology and business process management, the companies announced in a Sept. 28 teleconference.

GovLoops gets bought by GovDelivery

GovLoop, a social networking site specifically for the government community, has been acquired by cloud computing company GovDelivery.

DynCorp deal targets new markets

DynCorp plans to acquire Phoenix Consulting Group in a move that will bring new capabilities and customers to the company.

CSC, TSA make ITIP award official

Computer Sciences Corp. will build and operate the information technology infrastructure for the Transportation Security Administration.

General Dynamics wins Marine Corps operations center work

A General Dynamics unit will furnish the Marine Corps with on-the-ground operations equipment, networks and technical support for the force’s mobile Combat Operations Center (COC) program.

Company ethics programs OK, but still room to improve, IG says

Some Defense Department contractors and DOD itself have made progress with ethics programs, but improvements are still needed, GAO reports.

NCI and SRA deploy Air Force resource planning system

NCI Information Systems Inc. and SRA International Inc. will assist the Air Force in deploying its new enterprise resource planning program under a task order worth an estimated $4 million.

Telcordia names Payne to lead cybersecurity efforts

James F.X. Payne has been named senior vice president and general manager of Telcordia Technologies Inc.’s national security and cyber infrastructure.

CSC wins $500M TSA infrastructure deal

Computer Sciences Corp. wins $2 billion contract to manage all of the information technology infrastructure for the Transportation Security Administration.

NIST readies Smart Grid security architecture

A cybersecurity working group is developing a security architecture and comprehensive set of security requirements to accompany the Smart Grid framework being developed by NIST's office for Smart Grid interoperability. A preliminary report is expected to be released for comment shortly.

Contractors dodge ACORN scandal for now

The broad language of a House-approved bill to defund ACORN could have taken money away from some government contractors but the passage of the appropriations continuing resolution seems to have quieted those fears.

DHS intell office to realign IT capabilities

The Homeland Security Department's top intelligence official told a House subcommittee how IT would help share security information.

SAIC moves headquarters to get closer to customers

The engineering and technology applications company formerly known as Science Applications International Corp., has relocated its corporate headquarters from San Diego to the company’s facilities in McLean, Va.

NCI gains new task order for BRAC work at Fort Bragg

NCI Information Systems will increase its assistance in the installation of new data center facilities at Fort Bragg, N.C., under a second task order worth approximately $4.2 million. Earlier this month, NCI won a $48.9 million Base Realignment and Closing task order.

NIST powers up framework for Smart Grid

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke unveils the first draft of a framework identifying existing standards for Smart Grid interoperability, laying out steps needed to address the gaps in these standards. The framework is the first step of a three-phase plan by NIST to develop Smart Grid standards.

HP, Dell know they have to change or die

Hardware kings Hewlett-Packard and Dell show they know how to survive and thrive in an ever-changing marketplace.

DHS considers new structure for $45B Eagle II contract

The Homeland Security Department is considering getting rid of all functional categories and allowing broad competition for the possible EAGLE II-Unrestricted acquisition vehicle.

SAIC wins $26 million Navy support contract

SAIC will continue to provide engineering and technical support to the Naval Surface Warfare Center under a follow-on contract worth up to $26 million.

Treasury banks on EDS to upgrade computer services

EDS has won a $30 million award from the Treasury Department to upgrade computer services at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

SGIS wins $450M contract to bolster Army missile defense

SGIS will provide scientific, engineering and technical assistance to the Army’s space and missile defense program under a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $450 million.