Exelis wins $8.4M contract to upgrade F-16 fire control radar

Exelis has won an $8.4 million contract from Lockheed Martin to supply Continuous Wave Illuminator subsystems for the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft.

Dovel Technologies acquires health IT firm

Dovel Technologies has acquired RNSolutions in a move that expands Dovel’s presence in the federal health information technology market.

NATO looks ahead to omnibus-ordering IT consult contract

The Northern Atlantic Treaty Organization intends to compete an omnibus-ordering contract for IT-related consultant and support services.

Force 3 names new director of security practice

Force 3 has named Greg Kushto director of the company’s security practice, where he will be responsible for creating security solutions for the company’s customers.

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Unlocking the awesome power of shared services

In this era of cutting and controlling costs, agencies and contractors alike are turning to shared services organizations. Here are critical insights to getting the most out of this strategy.

USDA awards $51.2M data support contract

Woman-owned small business Harmonia Holdings has been tapped to support data efforts for the Agriculture Department under a $51.2 million contract.

Fast 50 nominations now open

We've opened the nomination period for the 2014 Fast 50 list where we rank the fastest growing small businesses in the government market. Applications are due June 23.

Challenges spell out opportunities in big data arena

At a NVTC event on Friday, leaders from industry and academia met to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the big data arena and they agreed that collaboration is critical.

IntelliDyne taps new senior director of business development

IntelliDyne LLC has named Gregory Reyes senior director of business development.

Final rule released for battling counterfeit parts

The Defense Deaprtment's final rule to battle counterfeit parts adds new compliance requirements to government contractors.

Vistronix names new national intelligence programs VP

Vistronix has named indsutry veteran Paul Falkler as its new Corporate Vice President for national intelligence programs.

Hughes faces risk of its own bid protest

Hughes Network Systems' protest of a satellite contract won by Artel might be shaping up into a lesson of “be careful what you wish for.”

MacAulay-Brown taps new VP of Commonwealth Technology division

MacAulay-Brown has named Greg Yadzinski vice president of the company’s Commonwealth Technology Division.