Harris denies rumors of its impending sale

Harris Corp. issued a denial late Sunday that it was was up for sale, and also said it would not make any further statements responding to market rumors or speculation in accordance with its standing policy.

DC Auditor questions tax project reimbursements

Accenture Ltd. may have overcharged the District of Columbia for contracting staff expenses associated with an integrated tax system project, according to a report by the city's auditor.

GSA seeks market research support

GSA is seeking information on the availability of potential sources to provide market research support on state and local purchasing methods and programs.

FEMA to manage cellular alert system

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has agreed to be the aggregator for a national alert and warning system for cell phone users.

Navy rolls out 340 Seaport-e awards

The Navy has awarded contracts to 340 contractors that will compete for a variety of command task orders that could be worth $5.3 billion a year.

Nonprofit unveils government contract database

Federal contractors may access a new Government Contracts Domain database that has been launched by a nonprofit to assist in meeting federal ethics and procurement requirements.

SAIC to help protect military installations

SAIC will help protect DOD installations from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attack under a new contract worth as much as $500 million.

Time running out for DOD's best-value authority

Yet the Defense Department has not used its temporary authority to conduct public/private competitions for information technology services on a best-value basis.

Raytheon builds intel system for military

Raytheon Co. will continue to develop a Web-based system that will enable military analysts and the intelligence community to share intelligence with combat troops in war zones.

Washington area grabs fistful of federal dollars

A large share of federal contracting dollars are spent in the District of Columbia and neighboring states Virginia and Maryland, according to new figures by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Saudi homeland security costs spike

Saudi Arabia's homeland security spending might reach $115 billion during the next decade and rank second only to the United States' security spending.

CBP needs to improve trusted shipper security

To ensure the security of its trusted shipper program, Customs and Border Protection should improve the technology it uses, according to a report by government auditors.

Colorado to consolidate technology services

Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter has signed legislation that would centralize the state's information technology systems.

N.Y. opts for hybrid driver's licenses

New York State has reached an agreement with federal authorities to issue enhanced drivers licenses that double as U.S. border-crossing cards.

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QinetiQ readies more robots for battle

QinetiQ North America will supply an unspecified number of additional Talon robots and replacement parts for use in Iraq and Afghanistan under a new Navy contract.

Lawmakers focus on contracting reforms

As Congress irons out differences in recently passed supplemental appropriations bills, House members are pushing contracting reforms through another channel to ensure they become law.

CGI to build Oregon child welfare system

CGI Group Inc. will design and install a new statewide automated child welfare information system for Oregon.

Chechile to lead Saber Government Solutions

EDS Corp. has named a new CEO for subsidiary Saber Government Solutions.

NATO wants facilitator for Multiple Futures project

NATO has issued a for a company to facilitate information associated with a project to identify scenarios the alliance will need to prepare for in the years ahead.