DHS management deficiencies persist: GAO

DHS has had some success in its mission but has been slow into attaining efficient management, according to testimony from Comptroller General David Walker.

Lockheed wins FBI biometric contract

Lockheed Martin Corp. is expected to be named the winner today of the FBI's new $1 billion biometric database contract, according to industry sources.

SRA picked for DEA tech upgrade

SRA International Inc. has won a contract from the Drug Enforcement Administration to upgrade its IT infrastructure and improve its law-enforcement capabilities.

SBA proposal has some lawmakers in an uproar

The proposed rule would limit set-asides for women-owned small businesses to four industries.

Power up your GSA schedule for 2008

Let's face it: GSA got rocked in 2007. ... Yet ... I predict this year will be different.

Mastering the fine art of innovation

Last byte | A conversation with Amy Alving, SAIC's chief technology officer.

Raytheon, SAIC to pursue FAA award together

The two businesses signed a teaming agreement to pursue the Federal Aviation Administration's $100 million air traffic training program contract.

Cisco, Harris team on SMArT-1

Secure Mobile Architecture Type 1 will speed wireless networks installation for federal intelligence and civilian agencies.

Healthy opportunity

BioSense project can bring dollars and prestige to winning contractors.

New director, new wrinkle

BioSense is adding yet another wrinkle under its new administrator, Dr. LesLenert, director of the National Center for Public Health Informatics at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A quiet rollout for FEMA 2.0

With little fanfare, agency embarks on a $1B overhaul of major IT systems.

President pushes for security clearance reform

White House officials have issued a memo that directs agencies responsible for security clearances to have a plan to speed the clearance process on the president's desk by April 30.

IBM to collaborate on NSA program

IBM has won a technology and services contract from the National Security Agency to lead a contracting team that will develop the next generation of NSA's High Assurance Platform program.

Three giants compete for FBI biometric deal

IBM Corp., Lockheed Martin Corp. and Northrop Grumman Corp. are in the running for the FBI's new $1 billion biometric database contract expected to be awarded this week.

Advocacy group sues SBA

A small-business advocacy group has sued the Small Business Administration, claiming the agency is withholding information on contracting abuses.

Senate raises Nortel cyber shield

Nortel Government Solutions will provide cybersecurity infrastructure support services to the U.S. Senate Office of the Sergeant at Arms under a new award.

Security lax for national treasures

Camera surveillance systems at the Statue of Liberty and other national icons offer inadequate security assistance to the U.S. Park Police, according to a new report.

CSC to boost PBGC tech infrastructure

Computer Sciences Corp. will provide IT infrastructure support to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. under a new contract.

ITGS, SRA win BPA awards from GSA

The General Services Administration awarded blanket purchase agreements to the two companies to provide risk analysis services for government agencies.

CSC to support NASA center

Computer Sciences Corp. is expanding the support services it provides to employees at Stennis Space Center under a modification of its NASA Shared Services Center contract.