DISA has crucial role to play in budget drawdown, Lynn says

DISA-led IT strategies will prove critical as the budget ax falls on the Defense Department, DOD Deputy Secretary William Lynn says.

  • By Amber Corrin

Government sues, alleging contractor botched Coast Guard acquisition

The federal government has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Coast Guard, accusing Bollinger Shipyards of false statements in connection with the Deepwater acquisition program.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

OMB wants 10% budget cuts, warns of tough year ahead

The Obama administration issued new instructions to agency and department heads that warned of a "difficult year" ahead for budget cuts.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

CACI breaks its own records with 2011 results

CACI International Inc. ended its fiscal 2011 by racking up record revenues of $963.2 million for the fourth quarter and $3.6 billion for the year. What is behind its growth?

  • By David Hubler

HP puts PC business up for sale, dumps mobile devices

Company also in midst of $10 billion deal for software maker Autonomy as it shifts toward more enterprise computing company.

  • By Washington Technology staff

Thursday Trivia: Famous namesakes

A weekly trivia question just for fun.

ICF adds public health pro to oversee CDC account

ICF International Inc. has named Mike Greenwell to the position of vice president responsible for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention account.

  • By David Hubler

Interior reconsiders future of assisted services branch

Interior's IG questions the usefulness of the Acquisition Services Directorate in Sierra Vista, Ariz., saying its risks might outweigh its benefits.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

When the Wall fell, and everything after

Steve Kelman reflects on the significance of the Berlin Wall's fall.

IRS sets date for 3 percent withholding tax hearing

Since the tax was enacted in 2006, concerns have been raised about the administrative burdens of compliance and the effects on companies' revenues.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

IG targets DARPA's director over favoritism allegation

DARPA may have a conflict of interest with a defense contractor closely tied to its director. The IG is launching a series of audits to find out.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Is GD building a health IT juggernaut?

The acquisition of Vangent by General Dynamics creates a new premier player in the health care market. What strengths does editor Nick Wakeman see coming together?

  • By Nick Wakeman

Kundra claims he started to close the IT gap

Vivek Kundra, the first federal CIO, offers some parting thoughts on public service.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

GTSI revenue loss report no obstacle to small-biz acquisition

GTSI Corp. has completed its acquisition of Information Systems Consulting Group Inc., a private federal IT professional services provider.

  • By David Hubler

SAIC provides systems integration services to Marine Corps

Science Applications International Corp. will provide systems integration services to the Marine Corps under a four-year prime contract worth $30 million.

  • By David Hubler

General Dynamics makes $960M deal for Vangent

General Dynamics makes bid for Vangent to build its health care IT business.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Defense market woes lead to more Boeing layoffs

Argon ST unit makes cuts; cites market conditions and pressure from increased competition.

  • By Washington Technology staff

Government-industry group sifts out top contracting reforms

ACT-IAC started a website to survey the government vendor community's view on IT acquisition reforms.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

GTSI revenues down 40 percent

For the first six months of 2011, GTSI's revenue dropped by 40 percent, but the company says it has “significantly improved results.” What's the company's good news?

  • By David Hubler

Give social media the respect it deserves

FCW cartoonist John Klossner admits that he could benefit from taking social media more seriously.

Previous
Next