9 firms vie for $50M in Navy research tasks

They will be bidding on a variety of research and IT services to support the Naval Health Research Center and other DOD treatment facilities.

New officer appointments to Cyber Command, acquisition

Recent personnel moves include new assignments to the Army's main acquisition office and Cyber Command.

Navy postpones $10B NGEN RFP

The Navy says it will not release its final NGEN RFP on Dec. 21 but will release a new draft.

IBM pays $440M for cloud analytics software maker

Purchase will add cloud-based price, promotion and other merchandising and marketing analytics result to IBM’s Smarter Commerce initiative.

ManTech tasks call for systems, help-desk aid at Justice

One task order supports the DOJ Executive Office of Immigration Review, the other provides IT assistance to the Environmental and Natural Resources Division.

SAS arms IRS with new fraud detection tools

The North Carolina company is supporting IRS’s new electronic Return Review Program system, which is designed to spot fraudulent returns as they come in.

5 steps you shouldn't miss when selling your company

If selling your company is your retirement plan, you'd better consider these five steps first.

2011's top (maybe best?) personnel moves

There was plenty of hiring activity in the executive suite during 2011. Editor Nick Wakeman reviews some of the bigger moves.

Cloud market gets boost with FedRAMP release

The Obama administration's plan to accelerate the cloud migration process should streamline the sales process for cloud providers.

Harris team will improve VA computer net management

The contractor and its subs will develop and deploy a system that provides a unified, federated view of VA data repositories throughout the United States.

Young feds are coming up fast

A conversation with 31-year-old GS-15 is revealing for Steve Kelman.

BAE moves intell and security VP to SpecTal unit

Brian Sheridan will now lead the SpecTal business unit that BAE purchased earlier this year.

Serco wins Navy IDIQ contract for HR, IT support

The company will compete for $47 million worth of task orders to support the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations.

Catapult gains NLRB contract extension for IT services

The Bethesda, Md., small business will continue providing help desk, hardware and software, and other IT support to the national arbitration agency.

Thales buys Tampa firm to raise satellite comm sales

Tampa Microwave’s core capabilities include the design, development and manufacture of satellite communications terminals.

DOD warns against outsourcing

A memo reminds defense agencies about current moratorium on public-private competition.

Adobe retools with focus on functions

With end users driving the future of computing, Adobe knew it had to change to succeed in the federal market.

TASC wins $134M NASA software services award

The contractor and its partners will provide independent verification and validation, software assurance, and other services to the space agency.

STG names new SVP for defense sector

Robert Phoebus brings to the company more than 30 years of experience in operations, product and business development.

ManTech provides Army with counter-IED logistics

The $28 million award calls for systems integration and installation, equipment repair, other services.