Smart computing systems

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.

Army picks WIN-T contractors

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.

HP lands $290M DLA deal

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.

Eight win Netcents awards

The Air Force awarded eight contracts to small and large businesses under its $9 billion Network Centric Solutions program.

Eight win Netcents awards

The Air Force awarded eight contracts to small and large businesses under its $9 billion Network Centric Solutions program.

No performance without partnership

The U.S. military has a reputation for opposing change and espousing a "my way or the highway" attitude. But when it comes to using performance-based contracting, the U.S. Strategic Command, known as Stratcom, is a harbinger of change.

ITES lessons learned

As the Army readies the next version of its Information Technology Enterprise Solutions program, service leaders are taking steps to ensure greater use of performance-based contracting on ITES 2 projects. According to ITES 2 program overseer <b>Kevin Carroll</b>, ITES2 will have a larger ceiling than before and will focus on performance contracting.

Lockheed has finger on defense biometric work

Lockheed Martin Corp. won a five-year, $11 million contract from the Defense Department for an automated biometric identification system to consolidate, store and search fingerprint data.

Army issues draft RFP for portal integrator

The Army today issued its draft request for proposals for the Army Knowledge Online Enterprise Services contract. The deal previously had been called Army Knowledge Online Lead Systems Integrator.

DARPA funds further work on nighttime surveillance tech

ObjectVideo Inc. has snagged another round of funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to continue developing of nighttime video surveillance technology.

Titan wins renewal of translator service work

Titan Corp. won a task order contract from the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command that authorizes Titan to continue providing linguist services and support for critical contingency missions worldwide.

Boeing and IBM form strategic alliance

Boeing Co. and IBM Corp. today announced a 10-year alliance established to pursue what the partners estimate is a $200 billion market for ground and space-based systems used in network-centric operations.

Anteon to work on joint training technologies

Anteon International Corp. won a five-year contract to help train Defense Department personnel at the Joint Forces' Command Advanced Training Technology Laborator.

DOD rules curb contract consolidations, add subcontracting incentive

Defense Department procurement rules that went into effect today limit the consolidation of DOD requirements into single contracts and allow incentive payments to companies that use Native American, Native Alaskan and Native Hawaiian small businesses as subcontractors on DOD contracts.

HP lands $290 million DLA data center deal

Hewlett-Packard Co. has 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.

Army goes with two WIN-T contractors

In revised acquisition strategy for $10 billion Warfighter Information Network-Tactical program, Army picks General Dynamics Corp. as the prime contractor and Lockheed Martin Corp. as major subcontractor.

Service-disabled veterans move beyond stereotypes

Service-disabled veterans recently got what many women want: a new procurement regulation that allows contracting officers to set aside federal contracts specifically for their small businesses.

Guard wants training system

The Air National Guard needs a tactical transportable communications training system that can provide a highly mobile, rugged, compact and easily accessible IT network. The system will support several guard staffs and directorates in the event of a national or local emergency that significantly disrupts normal operations.

AF seeks display systems

The Air Force's Electronic Systems Center is looking for information on air surveillance and control systems that use off-the-shelf operating system software and computer hardware.

Special ops need a few good technologies

Defense Department officials are looking for new technologies, especially collaboration tools and advanced sensors, to support special operations around the world.