Rick Nadeau named CFO at SRA International

SRA International Inc. has named Rick Nadeau executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective June 1, to replace SRA’s acting CFO Melissa Burgum.

CMS to build IT systems to track incentive payments

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will develop IT systems to monitor incentive payments to doctors and hospitals.

Opinion

Opinion: How to trust your instincts in a troubled economy

Industry executives and investors are reassessing their acquisition strategies in the face of severe economic distress and are walking away from potential deals involving companies with contract-transition barriers and undistinguished capabilities.

Baker confirmed for VA CIO job

Roger Baker wins Senate confirmation as the new VA chief information officer.

Boeing to develop aerial microwave system for USAF program

Boeing Co. will develop a microwave defense system for the Air Force under a $38 million contract.

Commerce readies contract for broadband grant support

The Commerce Department released a schedule showing that it is preparing to hire a contractor in June to help manage its huge broadband grant program.

Bivio Networks acquires Italian data security firm

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House bills encourage GSA Multiple Award program use

The GSA Multiple Award Schedules program is often the first step for small business entering the federal contracting marketplace.

Supplemental bills address award fees

Congress tries to toughen a 2007 law that set guidance on how to judge whether contractors' work is worth any extra money.

GSA issues sources-sought notice for managed hosting

The General Services Administration wants input from large and small companies capable of providing managed hosting services that would support automated federal acquisition.

Senator takes closer look at Alaska Natives

The special set-aside status of Alaska Native Corporations raises questions as Congress and administration seek to end no-bid and sole-source contracts.

Gaits wins Energy Department security contract for Idaho lab

GAITS Inc. will work with the Idaho National Laboratory to implement, develop and test cybersecurity controls under a $26 million contract.

McAfee buys Solidcore

McAfee Inc. has acquired Solidcore Systems Inc. in an all-cash deal, The move that will expand its compliance capabilities and offer new business opportunities.

General Dynamics and Elbit Systems create UAS Dynamics

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products and Elbit Systems of America have formed a new company named UAS Dynamics LLC, to provide unmanned aerial systems to the Defense Department.

Transition to Networx keeps slow pace

The meter is ticking for agencies who have yet to set course on huge telecommunications contract

ACT and GITEC go separate ways

ACT ends affiliation with GITEC as part of a review of member councils.

GAO: Secure Flight screening program on course

The Secure Flight passenger screening program has improved IT security and privacy controls in the last five months, auditors say.

President and staff need phone, data lines for travel

The White House Communications Agency is seeking information on providing temporary access to voice, data and videoconferencing services for the president while he's traveling.

Health IT alliance to spread stimulus gospel

Allscripts, Microsoft and Cisco are now members of an alliance meeting with doctors on the health IT economic stimulus law provisions.

CACI award will support Army software acquisition program

CACI International Inc. will support the Army with software acquisition and life cycle management under a new three-year task order worth $38 million.