Navy seeks cyber research proposals

The Office of Naval Research said today it plans to award more than $14.5 million for research on software engineering, networks, social networks and critical infrastructures.

GD boosts technology at Marine Corps combat ops centers

A General Dynamics unit will enhance capabilities of Marine Corps combat operations centers by installing a new software-based system to improve information sharing and speed of network communications under a contract modification.

CSC wins six UK nuclear IT outsourcing contracts

CSC wins six UK information technology outsourcing contracts from Britain’s Civil Nuclear Police Authority and Atomic Energy Authority companies.

IBM completes pan-Saudi IT infrastructure installation

IBM Corp. has completed deployment of an infrastructure that will modernize Saudi Arabia’s delivery of government services.

Maximus wins big down under

Maximus studies hard to understand cultural differences as it moves into international markets.

ITT wins $363M Army radio system deal

ITT Corp. will furnish continuing support for the Army’s Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System.

Deepwater can't shake DOJ's watchful eye

The Justice Department has declined to intervene to date but continues to examine allegations raised in the Deepwater False Claims Act lawsuit.

Alion provides Navy with logistics and data management support

Alion Science and Technology’s $8.6 million modification award will support the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship program office.

Top 100 analysis: M&A critical to explosive growth

Many of the major players on the Top 100 combine contract wins and acquisitions to keep their growth on track.

General Dynamics provides IT services for Army at Fort Belvoir

General Dynamics Information Technology has won a five-year, $20 million contract to provide the Army with program management and IT services.

Jacobs expands IT services for Marine Corps

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. will provide information technology services to the Marine Corps under a three-year contract that has a potential value of $9.9 million.

SRA will upgrade DOD Joint Staff IT functions

SRA International will provide new communications infrastructure for the Joint Staff Information Network under a 31-month contract could be worth as much as $63 million.

Harris fills Air Force order for communications systems

Harris Corp. will supply the Air Force with radios and a new digital intercom system for its ground vehicles through a $13.5 million order.

Vangent helps OPM administer federal health benefits

Vangent has won a five-year, $15 million contract to help the Office of Personnel Management administer the federal employees’ health benefits program.

Coast Guard defends Deepwater procurement

Don't judge today's Deepwater procurement with outdated information, Coast Guard official says.

Deepwater whistle-blower 'has a conscience,' attorney says

The engineer who blew the whistle on alleged shoddy practices in the Coast Guard's Deepwater project took action because of his own conscience, his attorney said today.

Iridium will build communications system for Marines

Iridium Government Services LLC will expand the Marine Corps’ communications capabilities under a five-year contract worth $21.68 million.

General Dynamics fills order for more WIN-T terminals

General Dynamics Corp. will furnish a large number of additional satellite terminals to the Army to support its next-generation tactical communications network.

Napolitano backs E-Verify

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said she is a big supporter of E-Verify, the Web-based employment eligibility verification tool.

Contract Watch

Defense agency spending for engineering and integration, data-sharing networks, and communications transmission services dominated contract award news in May.