Raytheon teams for GBS system

Raytheon is teaming with Harris Corp. and Hewlett Packard to chase an Air Force contract for the Global Broadcast Service Satellite Broadcast Manager transition contract.

Task orders slowdown under Eagle

The pace of task orders coming out of the Eagle IT contract at the Homeland Security Department slowed in the first half of fiscal 2008, according to new data.

Marine Corps issues SOA RFI

The Marine Corps is looking for a few good vendors who can provide information about the governance development and operation of service-oriented architectures.

EFJ gets order for submersible radios

EFJ Inc. will deliver submersible portable radios and accessories to the Homeland Security Department.

Lockheed lab to help Navy manage UAVs

Lockheed Martin will help the Navy develop a framework that will enable small teams of operators to manage groups of unmanned aerial vehicles.

DHS extends work visa timeframe

The Homeland Security Department's new rule for foreign students more than doubles the number of months that a foreign student may stay in the U.S. after graduation while applying for a work visa.

L-1 picks up Wash. state fingerprinting deal

L-1 Identity Solutions will provide digital fingerprinting technology to Washington state's Department of Social and Health Services.

Harris gets more radio work from Marines

Harris will continue upgrading U.S. Marine Corps tactical radio communications with multiband, multimission Falcon III handheld and vehicular radio systems under a new $96.7 million contract.

SRA to support Defense data center

SRA will provide architectural design, database management and software support to the Defense Manpower Data Center.

SAIC gets tactical radio system work

Science Applications International Corp. will assist the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command to build a joint system for tactical radios.

Harris role in Census reduced

The 2010 census will return to using paper questionnaires, leaving a smaller role for handheld computers under development by Harris.

Lockheed takes Air Force HR to Web

<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED)</font color> Lockheed Martin won a $234 million contract to lead a team of companies that will help the Air Force transition its personnel IT systems.

IBM suspension lifted

Big Blue announces agreement with EPA to end its suspension as investigation continues.

Prepare to be blindsided

While crises can't be predicted, planning and preparation can make the difference between coming out on top or going under.

Cities at risk

Researchers use statistics to identify vulnerabilities.

M&A roundup

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Heated exchange

H-1B visa controversy remains source of friction for lawmakers and employers.

FCC sends unclear signal to bidders

The spectrum auction's failure is blamed on unanswered questions.

An old hand charts a new course

Carleton Jones prepares for a return to federal contracting.

Eight win defense intell support work

Eight companies have won prime contracts from the Defense Intelligence Agency to compete for as much as $1 billion worth of military intelligence analysis services and related work.