I3P releases cybersecurity R&D recommendations

A report makes recommendations to improve cybersecurity research efforts.

Towns warns against "con artist" contractors

Rep. Ed Towns has scheduled a hearing to examine whether more anti-fraud protections are needed in the economic stimulus package to guard against "convicts and con artists."

DLT will provide new software and services across DOD

DLT Solutions Inc. will install commercial software applications throughout the Defense Department under a five-year contract that has a maximum value of $18 million.

Northrop keeps Louisiana agency IT work

Northrop Grumman Corp. will continue providing technical support services to the Louisiana Social Services Department under a new contract.

ITS to spur IT growth at Agriculture Department

ITS Corp. will help the Agriculture Department develop new information technology systems under a three-year, $36.8 million General Services Administration task order.

BearingPoint files for Chapter 11 restructuring

Company officials said the move has allowed them to reach a financial restructuring agreement with senior secured lenders that will significantly reduce the company’s debt and improve its capital structure.

Four M&A trends to watch in 2009

Mergers and acquisitions will remain strong in the federal market, according to an analysis by Aronson Capital Partners.

L-3 to assist Navy software and planning efforts

L-3 Communications Corp. will provide an array of information technology support services to the Navy under a new contract.

Fixed-price contracts required by stimulus law

Congress continues to limit contracts that give companies incentives, such as contracts with award fees.

Alion trains troops to respond to IED attacks

Alion Science and Technology Corp. will use simulation technology as an Army training method under a $1.1 million contract.

The stimulus at a glance: The latest on IT-related proposals

The House and Senate versions of President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package contain more than $70 billion in proposed information technology spending.

Stewart Simonson will lead SRA's government affairs unit

Simonson will be responsible for maintaining effective relationships with the federal government.

Vangent to create biometric ID system for Mexico

The company will design, build and operate a full biometric identification management system under a three-year, $68 million contract.

To speed transition, GSA quashes Networx protest basis

GSA issues bulletin that says Networx awards are exempt from some provisions of the Acquisition Improvement and Accountability Act.

Networx telecom briefs

A roundup of news involving the prime contractors on the Networx contract

GSA enhances tools for Networx procurements

It has built tools for agencies to use in developing Fair Opportunity awards.

Copan lands new investor

The company has received $18.5 million to expand product development, sales and marketing efforts in the enterprise data storage market.

The latest on the federal stimulus package

Check out updates on our chart outlining information technology spending that is part of the federal stimulus package.

Study: Fed contracts increase but average value declines

A new CSIS study that examined federal contracting between 1995 and 2007, assessed federal contracting in 2007 as a $233 billion market.

Herren to help Navy with program management assistance

Herren Associates will provide program support to the Navy under a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $33.6 million.