Virginia to vendors: We're in this together

A tight fiscal situation in Virginia is making it more important than ever for the state to find alternative funding mechanisms, a top state technology official said.

Coast Guard alters course of Deepwater

The Coast Guard is preparing to award a revised contract for its $24 billion Deepwater modernization program starting June 25 with significant alterations.

Waxman blasts Republicans for contracting misconduct

While he stopped short of calling the federal procurement system broken, Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) said the system is unhelpful and blamed the former Republican-led Congress for neglecting oversight.

ViaSat to develop military satellite system

ViaSat Inc. will develop a new military satellite communications waveform to improve existing UHF satellite systems under a contract awarded by DISA.

States march forward on health IT

A flurry of legislative activity in the state capitals over the past six months is laying the groundwork for coordinated health IT initiatives at the state level.

SI International completes Logtec acquisition

SI International Inc. has completed the purchase of Logtec Inc., a company that provides IT, logistics and support with a specialty in weapons and information systems.

Northrop Grumman, SAIC restructure Amsec joint venture

Northrop Grumman and Science Applications International have unveiled a restructuring plan for Amsec LLC, their joint venture that provides engineering, logistics and technical support primarily to Navy ship and aviation programs.

Wireless broadband valuable for emergency agencies

Deploying a wireless broadband network successfully enhanced first responder communications in Washington, D.C., according to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

Qwest CEO steps down

Richard Notebaert, chairman and CEO of Qwest Communications International Inc., is leaving the company.

Boeing to flip the switch on SBI-Net

DHS' new border surveillance system is going live for the first time on Wednesday along a 28-mile section of border in Arizona, dubbed Project 28.

General Dynamics, L-3 win NSA mobile deals

General Dynamics and L-3 Communications are expected to be announced this month as the winners of indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts from NSA for the delivery of mobile, handheld devices intended for unclassified and classified voice and data traffic.

IBM to acquire Telelogic

IBM will offer about $745 million to purchase outstanding shares of Telelogic AB, a Sweden-based company that creates tools for software development.

Testimony: DHS acquisition skirts oversight

Two of the largest DHS contracts have avoided scrutiny from the department's central procurement offices, according to a senior GAO official.

SRA names new directors to lead federal business

SRA International Inc., announced the promotion of Timothy Atkin, vice president and deputy director of SRA's civil sector, and John Gilligan, vice president and deputy director of the defense sector.

CACI grabs HUD tech support task

CACI International will provide IT support for a community development program run by the Housing and Urban Development Department under a $74 million task order.

To stay on top, make sound investments

A fiercely competitive market demands focus.

Partnership is a concept worth fighting for

Government/contractor partnerships are under an unfounded assault

Human capital: Please put down your pencils

Companies serious about attracting and keeping talented technology professionals must offer support for employees' growth and development, say human resources and staffing professionals.