Lockheed on board with $425M mission to Mars

Lockheed Martin will build the spacecraft to launch in 2016 under a $425 million contract.

URS Corp. hires on new VP of contracts

URS Corp.'s federal services division adds Debbie Thurman to lead their contracts team.

DHS might add rules to protect subcontractors

The Homeland Security Department is suggesting changes to the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation designed to prevent 'windfalls' for contractors.

FAST 50: Inside Octo's repeat appearance

Octo Consulting Group targets hot market niches such as health IT and big data for growth as it expands its offerings.

Three Top 100 companies win $35M contracts to develop radar systems

Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon to perform work in different locations to develop three-dimensional radar systems by November 2013.

Harris appoints former Army general to its board

Recently retired Army Vice Chief of Staff General Peter W. Chiarelli joins Harris Corp. board of directors, effective immediately.

Small businesses get a piece of the $12B OASIS pie

GSA plans to split OASIS into two solicitations; one full-and-open, and second one set aside for small businesses.

Customs spends $100M to spot ultralight smugglers

SRCTec will build sensors to detect ultralight drug smugglers flying across the border.

Fast 50: How B3 reached growth over 100 percent

For B3 Solutions, the secret of success lies with teamwork, goal-setting and flexibility.

Who had 2012's 10 best government projects?

Washington Technology sister publication GCN names its 10 IT achievement awards, picking the best projects in federal, state and local government.

Border-security contract award moves closer

A second attempt to build a virtual border fence in Arizona may be moving a big closer to a contract award, according to Defense News.

GD makes a cyber play with latest acquisition

General Dynamics makes a move to bolster its cybersecurity operations by acquiring a company with real-time security technology.

CGI completes $2.7B Logica deal

CGI Group closes acquisition of Logica and adds capabilities to global and commercial operations.

Is DNA the next big thing in tech?

A breakthrough in using DNA molecules to store vast amounts of information in a very small space could revolutionize data storage.

FAST 50: Unique name resonates with customers

DOTMLPFI brings unique name and skill set to bear in the defense acquisition market.

VA details fiscal 2013 spending plans

Spending by the Veteran Affairs Office of Information Security will see a boost in fiscal 2013. Where will expenditures go up?

Five Top 100 win $489M contract to manage chemical weapons

Group of contractors will assit the Chemical Materials Agency with its stockpile of weapons.

Don't forget the power of face time

Sure social media is all the rage, but you can't afford to ignore in-person networking.

M&A activity slows in second quarter

Investment bank KippsDeSanto reports slower deal making in second quarter, but indicates activity should pick up as the year progresses.

Northrop wins $299 modification for Global Combat Support System

The Global Combat Support System will give the Army better insights into its supplies.