Illinois re-ups Northrop for human services work

Northrop Grumman Corp. will continue to help streamline data processing operations for the Illinois Department of Human Services under a contract renewal.

Agencies transition slowly to Networx

Although GSA awarded the Networx network services contracts months ago, agencies are moving slowly toward making the transition from the expiring FTS 2001 contract onto the new one.

SAIC gets urban warfare research work

Science Applications International Corp. will assist the Army in developing technology that will allow troops to see inside buildings during urban military operations.

ICF gets program support work from DHS

ICF International will supply professional and program management support services to DHS under a new task order contract.

Tyler wins software services deal

Tyler Technologies will install a Web-based courts and justice software system for Galveston County, Texas, under a new contract.

Booz Allen wins AF biometrics work

Booz Allen Hamilton has won a contract to conduct a biometrics research project at the request of the Air Force.

Raytheon gets Army sensor orders

Raytheon is developing the advanced sensor for the warfighter and Army air-ground teams to provide tactical reconnaissance, surveillance and mission targeting support.

ACS picks up 311 deal

Company will establish and operate a 311 customer service center for Solano County, Calif., under a $4 million contract.

Panama chooses L-1 for ID upgrade

L-1 Identity Solutions Inc. has won a contract from Panama's election authorities to upgrade the country's national identification system, which is also used for voter registration.

Cubic takes aim at Army training

Cubic Corp. has won an Army contract to provide its small arms and simulated weapons training program to the Army and Army National Guard.

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.

Raytheon e-Borders deal grows larger

A team led by Raytheon Co. won $179 million in additional work on its recently awarded e-Borders contract with the United Kingdom.

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.

Army taps MTS for support services

MTS Technologies Inc. will help the Army with engineering, logistics, technical and program support under a $175 million contract.

Raytheon to tackle satellite upgrade

Raytheon will upgrade a satellite communications system that provides protected communications to warfighters worldwide under a new Air Force contract.

CSC to support Air Force pilot training

Computer Sciences Corp. will provide technical support services to the Air Force's Air Education and Training Command under a contract that could be worth as much as $482 million.

Verizon gets D.C. deal

Verizon Business will provide local telecommunications voice, data and voice mail services at more than 200 Washington, D.C., offices under a new contract.

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.

GAO: DHS needs more caution in using special acquisition authority

DHS used its special acquisition authority 37 times to purchase at least $450 million worth of goods and services since 2004, according to a new report.

Alion wins Navy engineering task

Alion Science and Technology Corp. is developing a suite of systems that can repair shipboard equipment and fabricate parts in a fraction of the time it takes now.