Senators introduce legislation to stop security clearance misconduct

A group of senators have introduced legislation to curb misconduct around security clearances, and to provide funding for investigations into misconduct if it occurs.

Battling protests bog down Navy contract

SRA and SAIC are locked in a fight over a Navy Military Sealift Command contract, illustrating everything that people hate about today's bid protest-happy market.

Comments on counterfeit IT regulation due Monday

Comments on the Defense Department's proposed regulation around counterfeit electronic parts are due July 15.

Four win $9M Army contract to support foreign military sales

Four companies have won a contract to provide administrative and general management consulting services to the Army as part of its foreign military sales efforts.

GSA challenges FedBid's auction business

The General Services Administration has launched its own reverse auction site, setting up direct competition with FedBid, a pioneer of the concept.

Raytheon receives $9.6M order to repair helicopter infrared turrets

Raytheon has won a delivery order with the Navy to repair the H-60 multi-spectral targeting system forward looking infrared turrets.

Trace wins $7M Army contract for IT work in Afghanistan

Trace Systems has won a contract to provide information technology support services to the Army as part of its operations in Afghanistan.

Lockheed subsidiary taps new CEO

Sim-Industries, which was acquired by Lockheed Martin in 2011, has appointed Jeffrey Wood to be its new CEO.

Amazon certification program builds partner network

Amazon develops training program which includes a cloud certification to make smarter partners and build an infrastructure for growth in the federal market.

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Sharpen your sales efforts to match today's evolving IT policies

IT policies such as the 25-point plan, the strategic sourcing initiative, and shared services take years to be fully realized, but they offer critical guidance on to shape your sales strategies.

Shift to solutions fuels Verizon success

As government agencies cut costs and look for efficiencies, Verizon public sector sees growth opportunities and contrat wins increase.

Raytheon wins $280M contract to support next-gen jammers

Raytheon has won a contract with the Navy to provide developmental efforts in support of the Next Generation Jammer Program's Technology Development Phase.

ACQUATE Corp. wins $15.3M option to provide Navy with engineering, testing services

ACQUATE Corp. has won an option with the Navy to provide a number of services in support of specialized joint program offices that need explosives equipment for their mission.

CACI wins $9.4M contract mod to provide Navy with systems development support

CACI Inc.-Federal has won a contract modification with the Navy to provide systems development services in support of the Military Sealift Command's C4ISR directorate.

Nick's picks for June's top stories

The news last month was dominated by contract news, including wins, protests and LPTA. Editor Nick Wakeman looks at what the biggest stories of the last 30 days say about the government market.

Small biz goals fall short

Prime contracts going to small businesses fell short of the government's goal, but showed some improvement. Gap widens for subcontracts.

Dell buyout plan wins key endorsement

Michael Dell's plan to take Dell Inc. private moves forward, but winning final approval is just the beginning of what will be a long, hard journey.

SAIC pays $5.75M to settle GSA allegations

SAIC has agreed to pay a sum of money to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act through a contract that GSA awarded the company back in 2006.

General Dynamics launches GDNexus initiative

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems has just launched a new initiative called GDNexus, which will help members do better business with government customers.

EDO wins $22M Navy contract to support anti-mine systems

EDO Professional Services has won a $22.1 million contract modification with the Navy to support unmanned sytems for mine countermeasures.