Get ready for a leadership vacuum

2012 likely to be the year of leadership changes as the presidential election nears.

SAIC tasked with logistics support at two major Marine camps

Under a GSA task order worth $35 million or more, SAIC will provide logistics support to the U.S. Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, N.C., and Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Harris’ VA task order helps veterans monitor their health care

Harris Corp.’s first task order under Veterans Affairs Department BPA calls for the contractor to support the VA’s Medication Monitoring and Tracking Module and the My Goals Module.

Boeing boosts intell systems chief to VP/GM of info solutions

Former vice president of Boeing’s Intelligence Systems Group Dewey Houck has been named vice president and general manager of Information Solutions, responsible for cybersecurity, physical security and information services programs.

Budget cuts won't stop DOD IT spending in 2012, forecast predicts

DOD's appetite for IT expected to be diminished, but still healthy

2 protest $500M Energy Department award

A losing incumbent and another bidder cry foul over an IT support contract.

Gordon OFPP tenure marked by an open dialogue with industry

Dan Gordon, OFPP administrator, will be remembered for lending an ear to each side of the acquisition debate, which helped to lessen the suspicious between government and industry.

New rule funnels more contracts to small businesses

Regulators want agencies to reserve more orders on multiple-award contracts and the GSA schedules for small businesses.

Students demand 'tough love' for TSA screener

Should a dedicated public servant who makes a mistake get a second chance? Steve Kelman's students give a surprising answer.

Is small business ready for DHS' $3B FirstSource II?

The Homeland Security Department's new seven-year, $3 billion FirstSource II contract should be a dream for small busiesses but can they meet the agency's multitude of demands?

Hot opportunities may leave some contractors in the cold

As agencies deal with austere budgets, opportunities are created for some contractors, while others may only feel the bite.

Single award likely for Navy’s NGEN contract

New estimates for the value of the IT infrastructure contract give it a $10 billion price tag.

Agilex founder's legacy lives on with GovCon awards

Bob LaRose died nearly two years ago, but when Agilex and Vangent won GovCon awards this week, Editor Nick Wakeman couldn't help but reflect on LaRose's deep impact on the industry.

OFPP's Gordon says goodbye to government service

Obama administration loses strong advocate for open dialogue with industry as Dan Gordon, OFPP administrator, resigns.

Gordon to step down from OFPP

Administrator Dan Gordon is leaving the Office of Federal Procurement Policy later this year.

ManTech earns boost from awards, acquisitions

Company reports third quarter growth in earnings and revenue.

Contractors put big bucks behind support for wounded troops

A simple challenge to raise more money this year than last for wounded soldiers created a donation frenzy at the ninth annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards gala.

HPTI acquisition pays off for DRC

Company reports growth in revenue and income, helped along by its acquisition of High Performance Technologies Inc.

CGI wins $63M extension for ERP work

The company continues work on Los Angeles County's financial and human resource application modernization project.

Roger W. Jones Award for executive leadership bestowed

The award honors commitment to public service.