Wieman to lead civilian IT unit at Perot

Perot Systems Government Services names Eric Wieman executive vice president of its Civilian Information Technology Division.

Harris taps Meyerrose to lead new unit

Former federal CIO Dale Meyerrose is joining Harris Corp. to lead development of the federal contractor’s newly created cybersecurity and information assurance business unit.

BearingPoint struggles to cope with large debt

BearingPoint Inc. will face a day of reckoning on April 15 when lenders who gave the company $200 million nearly three years ago can collect on the debt.

ITT unit to support Naval Research Laboratory

ITT Corp. will provide a variety of key support services to the Center for High Assurance Computer Systems within the Naval Research Laboratory under a new contract.

IBM to build fire safety system for New York City

The New York City Fire Department has hired IBM to construct a system that will use an array of business intelligence technologies to put key information in the hands of fire fighters.

Alion to assist DOD threat-protection agency

Alion Science and Technology will provide threat-protection technology assistance to the DOD under a $21.8 million contract.

Innovate to thrive in 2009

Technologies that save money, create efficiencies and serve agency missions will find favor under the Obama administration.

A firm voice on the Hill

Low-key Ed Towns takes charge of Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

Winners and one possible loser

Small-business programs under Obama could benefit vets and women, but Alaska native corporations might suffer.

Rising above security concerns

As demand and capabilities increase, integrators find customers are more open to cloud computing.

Obama picks Raytheon exec for DOD deputy secretary

President-elect Barack Obama intends to nominate Raytheon senior vice president and Pentagon comptroller William Lynn III to serve as deputy defense secretary.

Lockheed locks up Unitech acquisition

Lockheed Martin completes its acquisition of Universal Systems and Technology.

Input: Stimulus to generate $350B in new contracts

Government contractors should expect more than $350 billion in new contracting opportunities as a result of President-elect Barack Obama’s anticipated economic stimulus package, according to Input Inc.

SAIC to triage DOD health info system

SAIC will provide medical technology services to the Defense Department under a two-year contract worth more than $19 million.

Northrop Grumman, Global Security team on alert systems

Northrop Grumman Corp. is teaming up with Global Security Systems Corp. to fulfill the requirements of a federal alert and public warning system that communicates with cell phones, computers, GPS, wireless devices and other consumer devices.

Marines seek electronic maintenance devices

The Marines Corps Systems Command wants ideas from industry on next-generation portable devices that can enhance maintenance workflow.

Northrop streamlines organizational sectors

Northrop Grumman has made several organizational changes, reducing the number of its sectors from seven to five.

Report: May see $1B spent on biometrics under Obama in '09

The Obama administration is likely to spend $750 million to $1 billion on biometric applications this year, primarily in defense, intelligence and homeland security, according to a new report.

DataPath to build kits for battlefield satellites

DataPath Inc. has won a large contract from the Army to manufacture and integrate conversion kits that will enable battlefield satellite terminals to operate using the Wideband Global Satcom system.

4 contractors named to Army RFID award

Four contractors have won a RFID Army contract worth almost $430 million.