Harris Corp. won a $275 million contract modification from the Federal Aviation Administration to incorporate the agency's mission support services data function into its telecommunications infrastructure program.
CSSI Inc. won a five-year, $9 million contract to help the Federal Aviation Administration and the International Civil Aviation Organization implement new standards for separation for air traffic.
Future Technologies Inc. of Fairfax, Va., won a five-year, $21.3 million contract from the Naval Surface Warfare Center to support the Aegis Weapon System, Combat System and Computer Center; and the Integrated Warfare System Laboratory.
The Ohio Bureau of Health Plan Policy is expected to release an RFP in November for its Medicaid pharmacy point-of-sale system. New services to be added include claim processing, prior authorization online, standard and supplemental rebates, prescription drug list and education outreach.
Northrop Grumman Corp. won a two-year, $26.7 million contract from the Naval Air Systems Command to develop and demonstrate an electronic combat support system for several weapons systems.
And then there were 51. After a competition that involved more than 400 small companies, 51 businesses won spots on the Commerce Information Technology Services Next Generation contract.
The Defense Department is asking for comments on an interim procurement rule that limits how often two or more requirements can be consolidated into a single contract when those requirements collectively are worth more than $5 million.
A procurement rule went into effect Sept. 17 permitting 5 percent incentive payments to contractors and subcontractors that use Native American, Native Alaskan and Native Hawaiian small businesses as subcontractors on Defense Department work worth more than $500,000.
The Small Business Administration this month launched an online application for 8(a) Business Development and Small Disadvantaged Business certification. The new automated application replaces a four-page paper form.
The Office of Management and Budget is evaluating proposals that would have federal agencies share services for financial management and human resources, a move that could create significant integration and outsourcing opportunities for contractors.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration needs an advanced, high-performance computing system for research and development. The system must be able to accommodate additional requirements as well as the needs of partner agencies.
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency wants proposals for a feasibility study to help BH Telecom, Bosnia and Herzegovina's largest state-owned telecom provider, evaluate deploying a nationwide Wi-Fi network.
Lockheed Martin Corp. of Bethesda, Md., won a $6.6 million research and development contract to work on the Defense Department's Polymorphic Computing Agent Architecture program, the agency said.
Three new amendments to federal spending bills will, if passed, choke the Bush administration's effort to compete government jobs within the private sector.
The Army is proceeding with a revised acquisition strategy under its $10 billion Warfighter Information Network-Tactical program that names General Dynamics Corp. as the prime contractor and Lockheed Martin Corp. as the major subcontractor.
Hewlett-Packard Co. won a 10-year, $290 million contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to provide data center consolidation services for the agency's Enterprise Data Center program.
Thirty-three government contractors and executives have been selected as finalists for the second annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards.
Accenture Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda, won a four-year, $27.9 million contract from the Nevada Taxation Department to modernize and install the state's tax administration system.
Accenture Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda, won a four-year, $27.9 million contract from the Nevada Taxation Department to modernize and install the state's tax administration system.
