ACS extends Missouri health care deal

Affiliated Computer Services will continue to manage Missouri's electronic health records and pharmacy benefits programs under a contract renewal.

AF cyberstrategy to focus on disrupting attacks

The new Air Force Cyber Command has issued a strategic vision statement outlining the military unit's goal of strengthening cyberspace capabilities to defend national interests.

Judge halts Alliant, rules against GSA

A federal judge has ordered GSA to stop all work on the $50 billion Alliant contract, ruling that the agency failed to consistently apply its award criteria when assessing the bids of the 62 vendors.

DHS launches Northern Border pilot programs

While DHS prepares a prototype solution for protecting the northern border, new technologies already are being tested in the field, according to a new report.

SBInet is no teacher's pet

Troubled border project offers tough lessons.

Where they are now | After contracting: Back to basics

Joseph Kampf parlays Anteon years into private equity fund leadership.

Math communication = success

A conversation with Barbara Humpton, Lockheed Martin Corp.'s project manager of the FBI's $1 billion Next Generation Identification biometric system.

Focus is key

Cisco Systems Inc.'s manager of federal channel operations Chris Marin vows that he will read any proposal or statement of qualifications that comes his way.

Set-asides are a double-edged sword

Small government contractors are frequently afforded the opportunity to bid on set-aside contracts. This allows for a faster growth curve and in some cases may be the only way to enter a market dominated by larger, entrenched competitors.

Quarterly reports: Firms hit their targets

With the public federal IT services firms having reported results for the quarterended Dec. 31, there have been some noteworthy trends. Contract awards have generally been lighter than last quarter. However, I anticipate better contract award activity in the next few quarters.

Intelligent Decisions to support State modernization

Intelligent Decisions Inc. has won a contract from the State Department to provide infrastructure upgrades to modernize the department's IT infrastructure worldwide.

Departures leave leadership vacuum

One of the most disturbing trends in Washington has been the contentious, overly partisan environment in which too many congressional hearings seem more focused onassessing blame than finding solutions.

BAE to shed Flight Systems unit

BAE Systems will sell its Flight Systems business to Calspan Corp. for $62.5 million and additional considerations based on the next five years' revenues.

Contract roundup

BearingPoint Inc., EDS Corp. and Xtec Inc. won contracts totaling $180 million from the Homeland Security Department to provide secure ID cards to employees and contractors to comply with HSPD-12.

A tale of two borders

The U.S. strategy for securing its border with Canada primarily will use technology, while DHS' strategy for securing the southern border also includes hundreds of miles of fencing.

Tech companies fight Md. sales tax

The Maryland information technology community is fighting hard against a new sales tax scheduled to go into effect July 1.

DHS establishes centers of excellence

Each of five new centers of excellence in counterterrorism research will receive a grant of as much as $2 million a year for four to six years.

Alion lands Navsea job

Alion Science and Technology will help engineer, design and integrate electrical power systems for Navy surface ships and submarines under a new contract with the Naval Sea Systems Command.

Metier revs up for FAA project management

Metier Ltd. won its first contract with the FAA to provide project portfolio management software and services.