Troubled USIS finds buyer for Global Security business

U.S. Investigations Services may have found a savior for the bulk of its remaining business in a deal it struck this week with PAE to buy its Global Security and Solutions business.

  • By Nick Wakeman

PSC sets up six new tech council committees

The Professional Services Council has created six new committees meant to provide thought leadership and practical advice and actions on technology issues.

  • By Mark Hoover

Boeing wins $60.4M contract for F-18 infrared tracking systems

Boeing has won a $60.4 million sole source contract to provide the Navy with six low-rate initial production Infrared Search and Track (IRST) systems for the 18E/F Super Hornet.

  • By Mark Hoover

Raytheon taps new general counsel

Raytheon has named Frank Jimenez general counsel for the company. He succeeds Jay Stephens, who is retiring from the company on Mar. 31, 2015.

  • By Mark Hoover
Opinion

Does your corporate structure stifle your innovation?

Too many government contractors relied on an outdated structure that kills innovation, creativity and internal communications and can be the biggest impediment to growth.

  • By Bob Davis

GSA leader Dan Tangherlini plans departure

Dan Tangherlini is stepping down next month three years after coming in to stabilize GSA in the wake of an embarrassing scandal. His time at the agency was marked by a push to bring new efficiencies and innovation to the government.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Northrop nabs $963.5M contract to support missile subsystems

Northrop Grumman has won a five-year, $963.5 million contract to support the Air Force’s Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Ground Subsystems with program management and other services.

  • By Mark Hoover

Engility wins $50.7M contract to support FAA's Next-Gen initiative

Engility has won a $50.7 million contract to provide technical, management and analysis support to the John A. Volpe Transportation Center and the Air Traffic Systems Directorate of the FAA’s Air Traffic Operations Program Management Office.

  • By Mark Hoover

Northrop Grumman names new VP, GM of Advanced Concepts & Technologies group

Northrop Grumman has named Thomas Jones vice president and general manager, Advanced Concepts & Technologies, within the company’s Electronic Systems sector.

  • By Mark Hoover

SRI to help identify counterfeit electronics under $6.8M contract

SRI International has won a $6.8 million contract to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s SHIELD program to identify counterfeit electronics.

  • By Mark Hoover

What to expect when Ash Carter gets on the Senate hotseat

Ash Carter will soon face his confirmation hearing in order to become the new Secretary of Defense. Which questions will he be asked, and how will he do?

  • By Mark Hoover

IBM, CACI face off over $158M Army payroll contract

IBM is protesting a $157.6 million contract award that went to CACI International to be the systems integrator for the Army's new personnel and payroll system.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Parsons taps new head of defense business

Parsons has named Kurt Tripp senior vice president to manage the company’s Defense Division.

  • By Mark Hoover

Exelis wins $17M contract to provide electronic warfare system

Exelis has won a $17 million contract to provide electronic support measures technology and services to Sweden.

  • By Mark Hoover

Northrop to help identify counterfeit electronics under $12.3M contract

Northrop Grumman has won a $12.3 million contract to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s SHIELD program for identifying fake electronics.

  • By Mark Hoover

Engility appoints new co-chairman of board

Engility has named David Savner to be co-chairman following the closing of the company’s acquisition of TASC Inc. in the first quarter of 2015.

  • By Mark Hoover

WBB nabs $13.9M contract to support Air Force lifecycle management center

Whitney, Bradley and Brown has won a $13.9 million task order to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.

  • By Mark Hoover

Pragmatics wins $10M in task orders to support USPTO

Pragmatics has won a number of task orders totaling $10 million to support the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

  • By Mark Hoover

ManTech taps Leidos president to lead health business

ManTech International has named former Leidos president Stephen Comber senior vice president and general manager of the company’s federal health business unit, ManTech Health.

  • By Mark Hoover

New management system planned for 76K DOD students

An industry day is in the works for a Defense Department initiative to improve management of its educational programs for military dependents.

  • By Nick Wakeman
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