NIST looks for data on human body communications

NIST wants to develop a virtual human body and virtual electrodes to study how low frequency human body communications can aid in the future of Internet of Things platforms.

CA settles software overcharge allegation for $45M

Software giant CA will pay the U.S. government $45 million to settle allegations that it overcharged the General Services Administration for software licenses.

How bad is LPTA? Tell us

We've launched a new research effort to examine the trends around LPTA contracts. Have they gotten worse? Better? And where is best value? Those are some of the questions we want you to answer.

Senate vote moves repeal of 'blacklisting' another step closer

The Senate has joined the House in passing a resolution to eliminate the so-called blacklisting rule for federal contractors. It is now ready for an expected signature by President Trump.

GSA floats RFI to replace DUNS numbers

The General Services Administration released an RFI looking for input on an open numbering system for federal procurement that might possible replace the use of DUNS numbers.

December IT job growth slowest of 2016

Information technology jobs saw the slowest rate of growth of 2016, according to a report from TechServe Alliance.

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4 things you need to know about new contractor requirements for classified networks

The deadline is looming for contractors to comply with new requirements from the Defense Security Service governing how contractors use and interact with classified networks. Here are four critical things you need to know.

Fast 50: Culture leads to success at Tapestry Technologies

Tapestry Technologies has used its emphasis on culture and employees to build one of the fastest growing small businesses in the government market.

How bad are RFPs? Plenty

An analysis of five solicitations for contracts worth a total of $7 billion shows just how poor the writing is that plagues agency RFPs.

Five companies win $155.8M contract to support Joint Chiefs of Staff cyber program

Five companies have won a $155.8 million contract to support the Joint Staff J6 Directorate’s C4/Cyber Program.

Foster Miller wins $10.3M contract to provide robotic system support

Foster Miller Inc. has won a $10.3 million contract to provide post-production support for a bomb disposal robot.

ManTech wins $24M contract to increase border security for DHS

ManTech International Corporation has won a $24 million contract to develop a service to enhance border security for the Department of Homeland Security.

Glacier Technologies wins $8.8M contract to support Army

Glacier Technologies has won an $8.8 million contract to provide support services to the Army.

Parsons wins two contracts from MDA totaling $48M

Parsons Government Services Inc. has won two contracts totaling $48 million from the Missile Defense Agency.

ManTech wins $208M task order to support Marine Corps

ManTech International Corporation has been awarded a $208 million task order to support the Marine Corps Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Enterprise (MCISR-E) objectives.

CENTRA Technology wins $70M contract to provide advisory services to DTRA

CENTRA Technology Inc. has won a $70 million contract to provide advisory and assistance services to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Intelligence, Plans and Resource Integration Directorate and Standing Joint Forces Headquarters-Elimination.

Lockheed wins $490M contract to expand Aegis fleet

Lockheed Martin has won a $490 million contract to deliver integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) capabilities to destroyers and expand the global Aegis fleet in the United States, Japan and Korea.

McMurdo wins $3M contract to enhance Coast Guard safety

McMurdo, Inc. has won a $3 million contract to supply FastFind 220 personal locator beacons (PLBs) to the Coast Guard to improve crew safety.

MTSI wins $28M contract to provide engineering support to Air National Guard

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) has won a $28 million contract to provide modernization and engineering support to the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center.

Leidos wins $99M contract to provide automated installation solutions to Army

Leidos has won a $99 million contract to deliver automated installation entry solutions to the Product Manager-Force Protection Systems (PdM-FPS) for the Army.