U.S. courts seek IT support for case management systems

The federal judiciary is looking for IT support for case management and other systems used to manage case management systems across the country.

Navy plans showcase for tech, research needs

The Navy is offering a chance for industry to meet one-on-one with research experts as well as hear from Navy leaders about technology challenges.

Opinion

Tight budgets bring a silverlining

Stan Soloway shares some counter-intuitive reasoning that says agencies under budget pressure often are the most innovative and might be where the best opportunities are found.

L3 adds undersea drone energy company Open Water Power

L3 Technologies continues its acquisition spree with the purchase of power generation company Open Water Power for the NYC contractor's second underwater drone-related purchase in a month.

IT modernization fund passes House hurdle

The Modernizing Government Technology Act, which includes a $500 million IT fund, passed the House of Representatives this week on a voice vote, but the Senate outlook is less certain.

Army CIO looks for support for planning, IT governance

The Army wants a company to provide it with CIO function support, such as personnel, equipment, strategies, and facilities.

AECOM's URS arm wins potential $264M NASA facility services contract

The URS Federal Services business of AECOM wins a potential eight-and-a-half year, $263.9 million NASA facility support services contract.

Navy adds more time to $900M systems support contract

The Navy needs to extend the time on a $900 million contract for high-end systems engineering services on classified systems.

Thornberry puts forth DoD acquisition reform bill

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry proposes bill that seeks to reform the Defense Department's acquisition processes via commercial practices.

NASA sets example for making shared services work

As agencies get pushed toward more use of shared services, NASA through a partnership with CSRA and ServiceNow has set an example by consolidating and automating 50 back-office functions.

CMS wants better data system for health plan management

In a new RFI, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services look for better way to manage the Health Plan Management System and its various data collection efforts.

Army moves to Phase 2 awards for $34.5B RS3 contract

Take heart incumbents and other bidders who failed to make the cut for the $34.5 billion RS3 contract. The Army is looking to make more awards in Phase 2.

Alion Science brings on DynCorp, L3 vet as new CEO

Alion Science and Technology has appointed three-decade industry veteran and former DynCorp president Steve Schorer as CEO nearly two years after Veritas Capital's acquisition.

SAIC wins potential $320M EPA IT services task order

Science Applications International Corp. will help the Environmental Protection Agency run the agency's IT environment under a potential five-year, $320 million task order.

Inside the Space Systems Loral 'U.S. Access Plan'

The famed Silicon Valley satellite outfit Space Systems Loral is moving into the classified space arena and its government leader takes us inside the company's "U.S. Access Plan."

CSRA protest raises questions about what should or shouldn't be a small business contract

CSRA's protest of a DHS small business contract raises more issues than just an incumbent getting shut out of a recompete.

DSS to install VA patient self-scheduling system

Health IT services outfit Document Storage Systems will install a patient self-scheduling system for Veterans Affairs under the VA's "Faster Care for Veterans Pilot" program.

General Atomics, Northrop awarded drone production funds

Both General Atomics and Northrop Grumman get added Air Force and Navy funds respectively for production of their high-profile unmanned aerial vehicles.

DOD procurement vet tapped for DHS management post

Procurement veteran Claire Grady has been named undersecretary for management at the Homeland Security Department.

Who made it on the Army's new $34.5B RS3 contract... and who didn't

The Army sifted through 387 proposals to name 55 winners for the $34.5 billion Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services contract. We have the winners and some of the notable losers as well.