Agencies get guidance for winning DHS grants

State and local agencies seeking a share of the $3 billion in DHS grants should make priorities of protecting against improvised explosives, creating preparedness plans and aligning with the National Preparedness Guidelines, according to guidance released.

CGI to help CMS improve Medicaid process

CGI Federal Inc. will install new technology for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to simplify the Medicaid process for states.

ICE rolls out new data tool

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has established a new system for automatically discovering links in information from various databases to investigate people suspected of violating customs and immigration laws.

Robots ready for Super Bowl kickoff

Arizona law enforcement agencies will use robots to help maintain security at the Super Bowl to be held Feb. 3 at the University of Phoenix Stadium.

D'Agata's departure will leave void at Sprint

When Tony D'Agata, the vice president of federal sales at Sprint, leaves the company, the federal telecom market will feel the absence, according to industry watchers.

States brace for budget hits

Spending at the state level will slow in the short term and could dramatically slow over the long haul.

DHS may target small boats for RFID

The nation's 18 million recreational boaters may need to register and place RFID tags on their crafts under plans put forth by a stakeholders group convened by the DHS.

CSC's CFO resigns; opts not to move to Falls Church

Michael Keane, vice president and CFO at Computer Sciences Corp., has resigned as CFO rather than move to the corporation's new headquarters in Virginia.

Boeing shakes up defense unit leadership

Boeing Co. has announced a wide-ranging series of leadership changes in its Integrated Defense Systems unit.

Pa. county awards Tyler software deal

Tyler Technologies Inc. has won a contract from Bedford County, Pa., to provide property assessment software and reappraisal services.

SRA to aid immigration agency

SRA International has been hired to provide analytical help and technical support to the ICE to identify and protect against terrorist and criminal threats.

Sun gets EU server deal

Sun Microsystems will supply the European Union with servers and associated software for its various institutions, bodies and agencies.

VSE-Westar to support Iraqi flight school

VSE Corp. and Westar Aerospace and Defense Group Inc. will support a flight training school for the new Iraqi Air Force under a new deal.

Davis exit will leave void in Congress

The exit of Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.) from Congress could be a significant loss to the federal acquisition community, industry leaders say.

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Management issues weigh down DHS

DHS continues to face major management challenges across the board, according to a new report from Richard Skinner, the department's inspector general.

Kaine: Talk results to capture business

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine urged contractors selling to state governments to talk about tangible results they can help states achieve.

Amey Group acquires Amyx

A group led by Scott Amey, co-founder of RS Information Systems Inc., has acquired Amyx Inc., a small business that provides management and technology services to the government.

CSC to move HQ to Falls Church

Computer Sciences Corp. has announced that it will move its corporate headquarters to Falls Church, Va., from El Segundo, Calif.

Davis will not run for seventh term

After 14 years in Congress, Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.), a staunch advocate of federal technology and procurement policy, announced today he will not run again.