Forensic Technology wins $73.4M ATF contract for ballistic information network

Forensic Technology WAI Inc. has won a $73.4 million contract to support the ballistics information network for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

Two win $31.8M contract to research supersonic engines

Taitech Inc. and Innovative Scientific Solutions have won a $31.8 million task order contract to support the Air Force's research and development efforts around supersonic engines.

Deltek CEO Mike Corkery makes his mark

Mike Corkery has led Deltek for nearly a year, and in that time, it has captured a broader set of customers and expanded its reach into new markets. What's his vision for Deltek 3.0?

State backs off $150M DynCorp contract

A pair of bid protests have led the State Department to nix a $150 million contract award to DynCorp, and instead the agency will redo the competition for a global IT modernization and supply chain solution.

TechAmerica: Procurement is underfunded, outdated

In light of the Healthcare.gov debacle, many are saying that the procurement process is broken, and TechAmerica’s Trey Hodgkins, senior vice president, global public sector, says now is time for serious reform. Where would he start?

Marine Corps wants web application for Marine for Life system

The Marine Corps is looking to add a web application for career services and networking support to its Marine for Life system that helps Marines transitioning

Lockheed wins $17.1M in contracts to support military

Lockheed Martin has won two support contracts with the Navy and Defense Logistics Agency for a combined value of $17.1 million.

DCMA looking for emergency mass notification system

The Defense Contract Management Agency is looking to implement an emergency mass notification system that can notify DCMA end users on short notice in case of a natural or man-made disaster.

Leidos taps new corporate CTO

Leidos has named S. Gulu Gambhir corporate chief technology officer, where he will lead the corporate office of technology while continuing his sector-level responsibilities as chief technology officer of the company’s National Security Sector.

CMS taps 'general contractor' to over see HealthCare.gov fixes

Quality Software Services has been tapped by CMS to be the "general contractor" the agency needs to oversee fixes to the troubled portal, a role the agency had been handling on its own.

Scandal reshuffles Serco executive ranks

Ed Casey, Serco Inc.'s outgoing CEO, thought he was going to run a new global initiative, but a scandal with Serco's U.K. parent has him taking on even greater responsibilities.

Does the HealthCare.gov debacle point to bigger problems?

Maybe HealthCare.gov's disastrous launch wasn't the fault of any individual contractor, but its failings put a spotlight on a recurring problem with government projects: too often contractors and their government customers forget that IT is a team sport, and you almost always fail if you don't pull together.

Raytheon wins $236.7M contract to provided CEC engineering services

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems has won a $236.7 million contract to provide the Navy with Cooperative Engagement Capability, or CEC, Design Agent and engineering services.

GSA jumps gun on Network Services RFI

Looks like the GSA jumped the gun on a sources sought notice that it released on Monday for a new Network Services Program Hosting Center that would provide support to large contracts such as Networx and Connections II.

ManTech wins $11.8M option for engineering, technical support

A division of ManTech International has won an $11.8 million option to provide Navy aircraft with engineering and technical support.

Northrop Grumman wins $38M order for resource efficiency support

Northrop Grumman has won a $38 million task order to provide the GSA with resource efficiency management support services.

Rockwell Collins nabs $15M contract to support Tactical Air Control Party

Rockwell Collins Network Enabling Software Inc. has won a $14.9 million contract to provide the Air Force with development, test, fielding and support of software.

LPTA puts the screws to subcontractors

The rise of lowest price, technically acceptable contracting has been tough on incumbents and prime contractors, though the biggest impact might be on subcontractors, who are seeing their role diminish. But there could be a great opportunity depending on how they adjust to the pressure.

Seven facts you need to know about LPTA

Lowest price, technically acceptable procurements aren't going anywhere anytime soon. If you want to succeed, you better arm yourself with the facts. New research from Market Connections and Centurion Research Solutions helps point the way.

SPAWAR looking to modify data center consolidation strategy

SPAWAR is looking for information on companies that could help modify the Navy’s data center consolidation strategy to maximize cost savings and cost avoidance, increase efficiency and increase cybersecurity.