NCI acquires intel IT consultant TRS

NCI Inc., a provider of information technology services to the federal government, has acquired TRS Consulting Inc., a provider of mission-critical software.

Buyer beware: Hidden costs of cloud computing

Experts warn that cloud computing brings with it a loss of control and legal protection in a computing framework that still is maturing.

Raytheon to perform concept studies for future Navy radar

Raytheon Co. will perform concept studies that the Navy will use to resolve gaps in its air and missile defense radar (AMDR) capabilities under a $9.9 million contract.

DOD may ban Twitter, Facebook, other social media

The military is once again considering blocking social-media sites, for security reasons.

Ban on peer-to-peer software for contractors, government in the works

A House committee chairman who has jurisdiction over some government operations plans to introduce a bill designed to ban the use of peer-to-peer software on government and contractor networks.

CACI strengthens watch desk operations at DHS

CACI International will provide watch desk operations for the National Protection and Program Directorate of the Homeland Security Department under a task order worth $14.2 million.

Don't make E-verify retroactive, industry group says

The Professional Services Council opposes Senate legislation would require federal contractors to use the E-Verify system for new and existing employees.

Do contracting officials often skirt procurement rules? Experts disagree.

Experts today reacted to reports of inappropriate procurement activities at the Homeland Security Department by saying it was unclear whether such actions are common at other federal agencies.

Rockwell Collins gets Canadian Navy networking deal

Rockwell Collins will provide networking technology to the Canadian Navy for tactical networks.

SAIC boosts C4ISR services to Defense Department

SAIC will provide prime command and control solutions to the Defense Department under a five-year contract valued at more than $196 million.

Procurement memos on right track but insourcing still an issue

PSC president Stan Soloway praises the Obama administration's procurement memos as evenhanded, but insourcing is still an issue.

Who holds the procurement torch on Capitol Hill?

Smart Contracting Caucus leadership focuses on small-business, veteran-owned companies and other issues as it shows it isn’t afraid to get into the details of the procurement process.

DHS officials had improper communications in four procurements

DHS officials had inappropriate communications and committed other improprieties in four procurements, according to a new report.

New technology tool translates Arabic broadcasts

A company has developed a Web-based platform that aggregates Arabic news television and translates the speech into English-language text.

OMB to agencies: Start contractor reforms

OMB issued three memos today that outline $40 billion in savings on contract spending. It told agencies to cut seven percent from their budgets for contractors.

CGI system will continue to find best buys for Virginia

CGI Group Inc. will continue to help the financially strapped Commonwealth of Virginia process state purchases under a contract extension valued at $70 million.

Ten dot-gov sites that get it right

Government Computer News names the top government Web sites that best embrace Web. 2.0 practices.

Sprint Nextel to buy Virgin Mobile USA

Networx Enterprise contract holder Sprint Nextel Corp. will acquire prepaid wireless phone provider Virgin Mobile USA Inc. for $483 million.

IBM to support U.K. air surveillance system

IBM Corp. will continue maintaining an air surveillance system for the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence under a five-year, $38 million (23 million pounds sterling) contract.

Fred Schobert joins Topside Consulting

Schobert was director of the Office of Infrastructure Optimization in a section of the Federal Acquisition Service.