Raytheon team tracks NOAA satellite upgrade

IT contractors and climate experts will help company compete for a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration contract expected to be worth $500 million.

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.

DOD continues with FedSource, despite errors

Treasury's acquisition service, FedSource, made mistakes as it helped the Defense Department make purchases in fiscal 2006, but none were significant enough to end the relationship.

SPAWAR seeks information assurance support

The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center wants to gather information from the contracting community for a potential large-scale information assurance solicitation.

DHS behind the curve on competition

Fewer than a third of the $11.5 billion in contracts awarded by DHS in fiscal 2007 were approved after full and open competitions, according to USAspending.gov.

Johnson vows progress on security clearances

Relief from the backlog of industry security clearances for contractors might be on the way but there is still plenty of work to do, according to the White House official overseeing the effort.

DHS may accept Project 28

DHS Secretary' said in the next few days the agency will "likely accept" the first task order of its multibillion-dollar project to use technology and tactical infrastructure to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.

Global SI business on the rise

Systems integrators' hourly billing rates are rising for the first time in years, indicating a "healthy" market for such services, according to a new report.

DHS management deficiencies persist: GAO

DHS has had some success in its mission but has been slow into attaining efficient management, according to testimony from Comptroller General David Walker.

CRS: DHS directorate lacks collaborative spirit

Industry executives find it difficult to work with the Homeland Security Department's Science and Technology Directorate because of the agency's lack of responsiveness, according to a new report.

SBA proposal has some lawmakers in an uproar

The proposed rule would limit set-asides for women-owned small businesses to four industries.

Power up your GSA schedule for 2008

Let's face it: GSA got rocked in 2007. ... Yet ... I predict this year will be different.

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.

Cisco, Harris team on SMArT-1

Secure Mobile Architecture Type 1 will speed wireless networks installation for federal intelligence and civilian agencies.

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.

Know your strengths

Vangent supplies systems integration and other services to defense and civilian agencies with a focus on health care, and now the company is looking for partners with the right skills and location.

Healthy opportunity

BioSense project can bring dollars and prestige to winning contractors.

Battlefield to bedside

Northrop, partners to build system for sharing health care records.

Special IPv6 report | The promise of opportunities

Contractors look beyond the IPv6 deadline.

President pushes for security clearance reform

White House officials have issued a memo that directs agencies responsible for security clearances to have a plan to speed the clearance process on the president's desk by April 30.