What will 2012 do for you?

There are plenty of things to worry about in the coming year, but those same worries just might be opportunities too.

Are you ready for life in the low-cost era?

Expect bids with the lowest prices but technically acceptable solutions to capture the bulk of contract awards in 2012.

FOSE 2012 will have a new format

FOSE will provide more opportunities for professionals to learn about the topics that matter to them.

Bill pressures feds to meet small-biz goals or else

House bill would cut budgets and senior leader perks if small-business goals aren't met.

White House aide Tom Gavin to join IT trade group

Tom Gavin, special assistant to the president, is heading to the Information Technology Industry Council.

IBM expands mobile offerings with purchase of Israeli firm

The purchase of Worklight is an important piece of IBM's mobility and acquisition strategies.

CGI supplies new IT services to Navy program office

The $28 million award calls for IT support to the Joint Strike Fight Program Office with most of the work performed in Arlington, Va.

USDA backs off controversial labor rule targeting contractors

Officials opted to withdraw the rule after receiving industry complains that it's too much of a burden.

26 primes named to $1.9B Air Force support contract

The battle for task orders is about to begin under the latest generation of the Air Force's DESP contract. Who made the final cut?

IJIS Institute recognizes outstanding member

IJIS Institute recognizes a law enforcement and police safety software provider for outstanding work.

ICF plans to acquire UK consulting company

ICF International plans to purchase GHK Holdings Limited to expand its European scale.

Taking the pulse of China's youth -- again

Steve Kelman asks familiar questions to a new class of Chinese students.

Industry objects to new labor rule, cites extra burden on contractors

Six industry groups are concerned that a new USDA rule on labor laws is redundant and would put an extra burden on contractors and contracting officers.

SAIC hires public health MD to foster work at CDC

Dr. Edwin Kilbourne is an internationally recognized and experienced clinician who has spent more than 25 years with the U.S. Public Health Service.

General Dynamics' specialized computers going to Navy, Australia

The contractor will supply 80 units for installation on U.S. Navy aircraft and three for the Australian Air Force.

7 keys for spending training dollars wisely

Training can be crucial for improving your business development processes. Here are seven tips for making sure you get the most out of your investment.

DHS planning electronic-bidding option to replace paper

In an effort to keep contractors' wallets fatter and streamline their focus, DHS wants to replace paper bids with Web portals for proposals.

ManTech wins Navy task order worth $91M

Task order will provide engineering and technical support to NAWCAD.

Lockheed, Northrop battle for $690M Navy contract

The Navy's contract to upgrade its shipboard networks is expected to be awarded Feb. 1.

Raytheon ends 2011 with dips in intell, tech, network sales

Company ended “year of economic uncertainly” by focusing of program performance, chairman and CEO says.