5 keys to successful projects

Winning enterprise-wide government contracts is no easy feat, but when you do win it is critical to capture lessons learned.

Inside NIST's cybersecurity strategy

NIST's Kevin Stine explains the agency's priorities and the power of automated reporting.

Lockheed pays millions to settle False Claims allegations

Lockheed Martin said it will ensure its supplier management process is vigorous following the allegations.

Army resumes enterprise e-mail migration after hiatus

The Army has resumed migrating to enterprise e-mail after submitting a congressionally mandated report on cost efficiency and effectiveness.

Women, mentor-proteges, NAICS codes get attention

House committee approved five contracting reforms to aid small businesses in areas such as interpreting the complex rules of federal acquisition.

Singapore observations

Steve Kelman's Singaporean experience translates into observations.

Aveshka acquires Civitas' homeland security business

Acquisition gives Aveshka more offerings to counter physical and cyberspace threats.

14 to vie for $500M in Navy purchases

Navy will purchase commercial-off-the-shelf, network and communications equipment.

Harris wins delayed VA health records contract

Harris wins VA health-records contract after it was pulled from ASM Research in January.

Panel: Small businesses to feel crunch as spending declines

A panel of lawmakers recommends increasing the 23 percent contracting goal because of the foreseen decline in government spending.

Alion hires former QinetiQ exec to lead simulation group

At QinetiQ North America, Terri Spoonhour was director of operations in Orlando, Fla., focused on delivering simulation and training solutions.

DynCorp revenues spurred by continued strong contract demand

Company has $3.7 billion in revenue in 2011, up $334.4 million or 9.9 percent from calendar year 2010.

DOD needs simpler contracting processes, lawmakers told

Lawmakers want a streamlined acquisition process that helps defense employees and doesn't intimidate potential contractors.

DRS, MC Dean win Navy security systems contracts

The contracts, which could be worth as much as $94.7 million combined, call for support of the electronic security and other systems at government facilities in several regions outside the U.S.

MCR names team for $950M Air Force contract

Company to compete for a variety of professional services task orders at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

How to avoid a contract protest

As the number of protested contracts increase, here are some precautions to take to avoid this potentially costly delay or loss of a procurement.

Are we heeding or ignoring lessons of 1989?

The defense budget draw down of the late 1980s offers important lessons of what to do and not do with today's budget crisis.

What Daniel Boone can teach your organization

To survive in today's market you have to know how to hunt and fish for new business development opportunities.

CityTime scandal hits SAIC's bottom line

Quarter, fiscal year numbers head south, but company initiates dividend in sign of confidence.

Xerox takes over $1.6B Medi-Cal claims processing contract

Since assuming operational responsibility last October, the company has processed more than 90 million California Medicaid claims totaling $7.5 billion.