FEMA's laptop security ineffective: IG

The Federal Emergency Management Agency does not have effective procedures to protect information contained on its laptop computers, according the Homeland Security inspector general Richard Skinner.

DHS to spend $60m on R&D for new technologies

Research spending could lead to U.S. borders being protected by buried fiber optic tripwires, advanced power sources and high-resolution listening devices.

CACI buys defense consulting business

CACI International Inc. has purchased the Wexford Group International, an employee-owned consulting company serving federal government clients domestically and abroad.

Nearly half the small businesses with GWAC not renewed

GSA did not renew option years in June for nearly half of the businesses on a GSA governmentwide acquisition contract set aside solely for 8(a) firms.

ICF International buys software engineering company

ICF International has acquired Z-Tech Corp., a company that provides software engineering, Web design and development and scientific computing services in support of federal health agencies.

House committee OKs Deepwater overhaul

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved reform legislation that would overhaul the Coast Guard's Deepwater acquisition program. It also advanced a Coast Guard authorization bill that provides $917 million for Deepwater in FY 2008.

CSC announces more contracts

Computer Sciences Corp., as its fiscal quarter comes to an end, today announced 63 contracts that it signed during the quarter and had not previously spoken of.

SRA to oversee health care data banks

SRA International has won a contract worth an estimated $68.6 million from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to operate the agency's National Practitioner Data Bank and Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank.

EIA undergoes mid-life crisis, ponders future

The accuracy of recent rumors about the imminent demise of the Electronic Industries Alliance will not be known at least until the association's next executive committee meeting July 12.

Raytheon throttles up for Navy work

Raytheon Co. will produce a ship self defense system and a missile sensor for the Navy under two contracts totaling $162.3 million.

Council salutes Washington tech stars

The Northern Virginia Technology Council held its Hot Ticket Awards Wednesday, recognizing the efforts of entrepreneurial companies and individuals in the National Capital region's technology community.

NCI snaps up Karta Technologies

NCI Inc.'s acquisition of Karta Technologies Inc. opens up new opportunities for the company in health care, training and distance learning.

Report: Under Bush wasteful contracts exceed $1T

The government's procurement spending continues to climb, noncompetitive contracts occur more frequently, and waste, fraud and abuse persist throughout the departments, according to a report from the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

Alion wins Army simulation and training work

Alion Science and Technology will provide simulation training and support for Army training efforts under a $3 million task order.

AT&T nets DISA contract extension

AT&T Government Solutions will continue managing a global videoconferencing system for DOD under a contract extension that the Defense Information Systems Agency awarded.

CACI promotes two execs to key posts

CACI International Inc. has promoted William Fairl to president of U.S. Operations and Randall Fuerst to chief operating officer of the division.

Apogen buys 3H Technology

Apogen Technologies, a unit of QinetiQ North America Operations, has bought 3H Technology LLC, a provider of software development and BPM services.

EAC accredits InfoGuard lab for state voting

InfoGuard Labs has been accepted by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to evaluate state voting systems under the commission's accreditation program.

EDO gets Minuteman test equipment award

EDO Corp. will develop new testing equipment for the Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile system under a subcontract award from Northrop Grumman.

New investment banking firm geared to contractors

Two experienced financial professionals have formed a new investment banking organization specifically for government contractors.