Editor's Notebook | Top 100 emerging markets

The business of nation building is beginning to pick up steam among large government contractors.

The race for technology reform

In his first 100 days in office, President Barack Obama brought a fresh approach to new technologies and an ambitious IT reform agenda. However, a lack of specific details has frustrated the contracting community.

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Uncertainty stalks defense and IT services sectors

Areas for potential growth exist in the federal information technology and professional services sector despite a recent slowing of contract award activity.

The Top 100 companies assert their presence

The numbers leave little doubt that these companies are the dominant players in the government market.

Coast Guard searches for EVM system

The Coast Guard is looking for a contractor to implement an earned value management system at its Aviation Logistics Center at Elizabeth City, N.C.

Does GSA need a makeover?

Experts on government procurement offer insights into what should be the top priorities of the next GSA administrator.

Newly restructured BAE Systems aims at broader solutions

BAE Systems wants to provide more complete solutions by aligning its resources around portfolios of services.

Contractors mix worries with optimism

Survey shows what the Top 100 companies are thinking about: the good and bad of tougher competition, a new administration and emerging opportunities.

New structure prepares Northrop for growth

Northrop Grumman has positioned itself for more growth and more complex projects by combining its Mission Systems and Information Technology units.

The Top 100 companies embrace change as a key to survival

Top companies in the government technology market rely on their ability to change and adapt to keep pace with evolving customer demands.

PCs just the beginning for Dell

Dell continues to forge alliances with partners as it moves into providing solutions to customers trying to manage complex IT infrastructures.

CSC counts cyber, health, logistics among hot targets

Computer Sciences Corp. celebrates its 50th birthday by identifying the seven markets that it thinks can grow its business.

Senate competitive-sourcing bill strikes a nerve

Readers react strongly to proposal to curtail outsourcing and bring more work in-house. Join the debate.

NVTC, mySBX partner on contracting opportunities

The Northern Virginia Technology Council has entered into a partnership with mySBX, a network for government contractors and professionals.

Lockheed assembles CANES team

Lockheed Martin Corp. is partnering with four information technology companies to pursue the Navy’s Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services contracting opportunity.

Industry day pending for Eagle II Small Business

The Homeland Security Department plans to hold an industry day in the next few months for the small business portion of its second-generation contract vehicle to obtain information technology support services.

DTRA seeks systems engineering support

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency wants pre-solicitation information from contractors interested in providing systems engineering and integration services to enhance the agency's counter-proliferation capabilities directed at weapons of mass destruction.

GAO: NOAA satellite procurement in trouble

NOAA's next-generation weather satellite procurement is running up costs and falling behind schedule, according to a new GAO report.

AT&T, Verizon named security leaders

An analysis by Gartner puts Networx contractors among the top five in managed security services.