Fed CIO Kundra lays out tech agenda

Tells FOSE audience about the four pillars that will drive the tech agenda: transparency, engagement, lowering costs and fostering innovation.

AT&T to invest $18B in '09

AT&T Inc. said it will invest up to $18 billion this year on its wireless and broadband networks and add 3,000 jobs to support that business.

FBI arrests D.C. IT official who worked in Kundra's office

FBI agents today arrested an information systems security officer for Washington, D.C., and a contractor as a result of a bribery investigation.

Lockheed to upgrade Navy workstations

Lockheed Martin Corp. will provide logistics and other technical support to the Navy under a six-year contract that could be worth as much as $72 million.

Avineon hires new director of federal business development

Avineon Inc. has hired Mark O’Connell as director of strategic development for its Federal Systems Division.

DHS considers unmanned vehicles for SBInet

DHS is considering using $100 million in stimulus funds to add unmanned aerial vehicles to the SBInet virtual fence system.

DISA issues sources-sought notice for software

The Defense Information Systems Agency is requesting information from contractors capable of providing and maintaining command and control software.

ITT gets new order for counter-IED devices

The Naval Sea Systems Command has placed a $317 million order with ITT Corp. for more vehicle-mounted jammers to block the detonation of improvised explosive devices.

L-1 supplies Army with portable recognition devices

L-1 Identity Solutions Inc. will supply the Army with handheld identification detection devices under a new contract.

Raytheon to maintain Patriot missile systems

Raytheon Co. will provide information technology and other engineering services for the Army’s air defense system under a new contract.

Partnering advice from FOSE

Finding and developing the right partners continues to be a critical strategy for success in the federal market.

Qwest gets OK to provide TIC services

Qwest Communications International is the second Networx vendor to win a Trusted Internet Connections contract.

Verizon wins $2.5B award from DISA

The Defense Information Systems agency has tapped Verizon Business Network Services Inc. for network support.

General Dynamics wins $341 million Canadian Army contract

General Dynamics Canada will provide the Canadian Army with digital communications support under the contract.

IG: IRS overuses cost-plus contracts

The Internal Revenue Service tends to award cost-reimbursement contracts although some of the work is for routine maintenance, a report says.

ICF helps EPA with environmental risk assessments

ICF Inc. will assist the Environmental Protection Agency with risk assessment technology under a five-year contract that has a ceiling of $21 million.

Some insider views on the stimulus winners and losers

Some industry insights about who might see the biggest boost in business from the stimulus package.

Budget priorities play to services companies’ strengths

Federal information technology and professional services companies are generally reporting good financial results and raising their future guidance.

Qinetiq wins Air Force space support work

Company will provide $250 million worth of space operations technical support.

Private tax collectors lose IRS work

The tax agency found that federal employees were more cost effective than the debt contractors.