CACI discredits BAE takeover rumors

CACI International Inc. stated emphatically that it has not been in talks with BAE Systems plc about a possible acquisition by the British aerospace and defense company.

DOD unveils plan to prevent future security clearance interruptions

The Defense Department has proposed long-term measures, including a new internal oversight office, to prevent recurring problems that recently forced it to stop processing security clearances for industry.

Report: Real-time locating systems come of age

Real-time locating systems are growing rapidly and could be a major part of the radio frequency identification market within 10 years, according to a new report.

EDS wins $308 million Florida Medicaid deal

EDS Corp. won a $308 million contract from the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration to develop and operate the state's next Medicaid Management Information System.

DHS' Jackson: TWIC procurement, reprogramming coming

The Homeland Security Department plans to request proposals for a Transportation Worker Identity Credential systems integrator soon, deputy secretary Michael P. Jackson said in testimony before the Senate.

Defense Department restarts some clearance investigations

The Defense Security Service has found the money to resume processing initial secret-level security clearances for contractors.

Rumors swirl around BAE buy of CACI

Possible buy of CACI International Inc. would push BAE Systems into top tier of U.S. IT companies.

TechTeam nabs Massport network support deal

TechTeam Government Solutions Inc. won a contract from the Massachusetts Port Authority for network administration and engineering services to support several of its internal networks.

Ciber wins Pa. Turnpike Commission ERP work

Ciber Inc. won a $58 million contract with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to transform the agency's outdated IT systems into a single, integrated, enterprise resource planning system.

Five qualify for $4 billion USAID IT services deal

Five companies won the right to compete for task orders under a five-year, $4 billion IT and communications services contract from the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Stanley Associates files for IPO

Stanley Associates Inc. is headed to Wall Street, and has filed for a an initial public offering of stock that could raise more than $130 million.

Pennsylvania re-ups Dell for PC support

For at least the next 12 months, the computer giant will continue to supply the Keystone State with computer hardware.

Amendment moves forward to restart clearance process

Defense Authorization bill amendments provide a starting point for resolving security clearance slowdown.

Pearson completes Blueprint acquisition

Pearson Government Solutions finished its acquisition of Blueprint Technologies Inc. in a move that bolsters its enterprise architecture services.

Opportunity knocking: In brief

The New Hampshire Health and Human Services Department may replace its child support enforcement system. A request for proposals is expected later this year.

Inside track: In brief

The Air Force wants a contractor to provide network and systems administration for its Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System at Nellis and Creech Air Force bases in Nevada.

Sun shines hot on the grid

When a government agency needs telephone service, it doesn't go out and buy dozens of components, build a switching system and run its own network. It simply buys a subscription for the service from a telecommunications company.

On the edge: In brief

Tangent Inc. released a new version of Web Hawk, its content filtering solution that aims to save schools and libraries money on update fees while helping them comply with Children's Internet Protection Act requirements.

Big contract wins highlight the first quarter

The first quarter earnings season for 2006 has come to a close, and the results are in for most publicly traded government IT contractors.

DHS to award contract for biosurveillance system

The Homeland Security Department will award a contract to develop the National Biosurveillance Integration System to provide an early warning system for an outbreak or possible bioterrorism attack.