Agencies need to develop biometric collection standards

The lack of standards and the use of proprietary formats has inhibited information sharing, according to a new GAO report issued Oct. 15.

  • By Doug Beizer

CACI supports DOD's business agency

CACI International will provide management support to the Defense Department Business Transformation Agency.

  • By David Hubler

Cancellation helps geospatial firms, group says

Congress' decision not to fund a proposed satellite imagery program has won praise from a citizens' advocacy group.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

DISA calls on small businesses for spectrum innovation

Providing capabilities such as radio spectrum technology is key for small businesses that want to win DISA contracts, said speakers at an industry-sponsored event.

  • By Doug Beizer

DHS rule could make IT items harder to import

Computers, software and related devices could become more expensive and more difficult to bring into the U.S. under a rule proposed by the Homeland Security Department.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Dailey to retire from Lockheed

Brian Dailey, senior vice president of Washington Operations at Lockheed Martin Corp., will retire next April.

  • By David Hubler

Defense firms thrive despite downturn

Raytheon Co. and L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. announced strong quarterly results this week.

Panel: Cybersecurity tops agencies' wish list

Analysts say federal contracting opportunities will remain strong for cybersecurity, health care and logistics solutions.

  • By David Hubler

SAIC to support Navy overseas network

Science Applications International Corp. will provide support for a Navy information network that supports operations in the Europe and Middle East.

  • By William Welsh

SAIC to support Army's biometrics toolset

Science Applications International Corp. will provide engineering support to help the Army maintain and enhance a biometrics toolset.

  • By Doug Beizer

Defense spending hits high-water mark

U.S. defense spending hit its highest point in a decade in fiscal 2008, but will likely decline over the next 10 years, according ITAA.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Sun co-founder exits for start-up

Sun Microsystems co-founder and chief architect resigns to put his full energy behind a start-up that is challenging Cisco Systems.

Qwest to connect NASA

Qwest Government Services will deliver a range of voice and data services to NASA centers and facilities through Networx Universal.

  • By William Welsh

Biometrics demand on the rise

Industry officials at a homeland security conference held Oct. 22 say the market opportunity for biometrics remains stronger than ever.

AT&T to build VA data network

AT&T Government Solutions will build a data network for the Veterans Affairs Department under a $120 million contract.

  • By David Hubler

Small businesses expected to benefit from geospatial BPA

It is believed that the BPA will provide greater transparency, leverage the government's buying power and reduce administrative costs.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Cisco, GSA fall out over schedule contract

Cisco Systems Inc.'s GSA schedule contract is set to expire as negotiations stall.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Battelle develops new technology for port security

Battelle is developing underwater imaging technology to map the hulls of ships to detect weapons, drugs and other items to protect ports.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Agencies slip up on contract classification

A number of contracts to large businesses were counted as small business awards by government agencies.

BearingPoint to help Marines improve business functions

BearingPoint will help the Marine Corps Headquarters manage its information resources and improve the efficiency of business processes.

  • By William Welsh
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