Defense industry vet runs for governor of New Hampshire

Former defense industry vet Walt Havenstein will represent the Republican Party in the upcoming New Hampshire governor election after recently capturing the GOP nomination.

GD loses chance to defend incumbent contract

General Dynamics has been denied a shot to defend its position on a $140 million DHS contract now that GAO has ruled against its pre-award protest.

Why the fall of USIS should scare the rest of us

OPM has lowered the boom on USIS's investigation business, and the circumstances surrounding the agency's action should be a warning to other government contractors.

Study finds agencies still apprehensive about cloud migration

Despite wanting to increase the use of cloud computing, federal IT professionals still feel apprehensive about migration due to concerns about potential roadblocks and security issues, a recent MeriTalk report found.

CSC tapped for littoral combat ship support under $33.3M contract

NAVSEA continues to find support for its Littoral Combat Ship Program Office through a potentially $33.3 million professional services contract awarded to Computer Sciences Corp.

Citizant wins $8.4M contract to support intelligent transportation

Citizant has won an $8.4 million contract to support the Transportation Department’s Intelligent Transportation System Joint Program Office by providing program integration and management services.

Kay Kapoor on AT&T's convergence strategy

Kay Kapoor, president of AT&T Government Solutions, sees a government market rapidly embracing the convergence of IT and communications technologies, and it's creating more opportunities for commercial solutions in the federal market.

General Dynamics consolidates business groups, creates GD Mission Systems

General Dynamics has combined its Advanced Information Systems and C4 Systems groups into a new business unit called General Dynamics Mission Systems.

Booz Allen takes on WMD fight with $95.5M IDIQ

Booz Allen Hamilton has won a $95.5 million contract to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s efforts to counter weapons of mass destruction.

Booz Allen captures $43.3M Saudi Army contract

Booz Allen Hamilton has won a $43.3 million contract with the Army to provide support for the land forces in Saudi Arabia.

CACI wins $44M contract to support littoral combat ships

CACI International has won a $44 million contract to provide logistics and acquisition management support to the Naval Sea Systems Command’s Program Executive Office Littoral Combat Ship.

Troubled USIS issues myth-buster brief

USIS apparently has had enough of the criticism leveled at it for Edward Snowden and other issues, and the company has come out with a memo that dispels what it says are the five most common myths about the company.

Infrastructure hurdle challenges success of Internet of Things

The Internet of Things has great potential for transforming government operations, but a major hurdle stands in the way -- today's network infrastructure. Brocade's Anthony Robbins talks about the four things that need to be done to modernize current networks and unleash the Internet of Things.

Army seeking LTE-savvy companies for soldier situational awareness program

The Army is looking for companies who can design, develop and implement cellular Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology to support a communications and situational awareness program meant to aid the warfighter.

Lockheed wins $26.8M follow-on to support DOD data environment

Lockheed Martin has won a $26.8 million follow-on contract to provide the Defense Department with sustainment and operations for the Integrated Data Environment/Global Transportation Network Convergence (IGC) program.

Dovel Technologies taps new SVP

Dovel Technologies has named Michael Williams senior vice president, where he will oversee the company’s contract with the Health and Human Services Department’s Administration for Children & Families Grants Center of Excellence.

DHS cancels ACE solicitation

Too many protests have apparently killed DHS' attempt to recompete part of the $5 billion ACE contract, sending the agency back to the drawing board.

Oleson leads slate of top government contractors

Ray Oleson, the late chairman of Salient Federal Solutions, will be inducted into the GovCon hall of fame later this fall. He leads a slate of the best contractors in the market being recognized by the Fairfax County Chamber and the Professional Services Council.

Accenture wins extension of HealthCare.gov contract

Accenture Federal's contract with CMS for HealthCare.gov has been extended as the agency goes through the RFP process to award a new contract early 2015.

Alion wins $48.5M to help Navy be more efficient, less wasteful

Alion Science and Technology has won a $48.5 million contract from the Air Force to make the Navy more efficient and less wasteful.