Winter Blast to feature credential demo

About 200 emergency medical personnel will flash a temporary federal credential in the DHS' Winter Blast disaster drill tomorrow in the Washington region.

DOD, vendors to secure internal networks

The Defense Department is working with contractors to shore up data security on their internal networks, one company at a time.

SBA launches contracting course

The Small Business Administration has added an online tutorial on winning federal contracts to its educational offerings for small businesses.

AT&T builds network for Kentucky schools

AT&T Inc. has finished installing a statewide network that will bring high-bandwidth broadband services and Internet access to school districts throughout Kentucky.

CoVant buys A-T Solutions

CoVant, a private equity partnership founded by former Anteon International Inc. chief executive Joseph Kampf and his partners, has acquired A-T Solutions.

NISC closes Edge Consulting purchase

National Interest Security Co. announced that it closed its acquisition of Edge Consulting Inc., the sixth acquisition it has completed since its formation in July.

Booz Allen to enhance part of global grid

Booz Allen Hamilton will provide information assurance support to Fort Knox under a Defense Department contract.

Judge sides with Alliant plaintiffs

A U.S. Federal Claims Court judge ruled March 3 in favor of companies protesting GSA's awards for its Alliant governmentwide acquisition contract.

Citizant gets more HUD work

Citizant Inc. will maintain and operate the National Housing Locator System for the Housing and Urban Development Department.

ODNI journeys to the center of virtual worlds

Online gaming and virtual worlds are now being targeted for federal data-mining research as a possible source of intelligence about terrorist activity, according to a new report.

EDS consortium wins Singapore ITO deal

A consortium led by EDS Corp. will assist the Singapore government to develop and adopt a standard approach to IT tools and resources by 2010 under a contract worth about $1 billion.

Northrop to manage AF weather systems

Northrop Grumman has won a $239 million contract to help the Air Force increase the effectiveness, reliability and performance of a variety of weather systems.

Lockheed stands up AF call center

A new call center for the Air Force National Capital Region at Bolling Air Force Base was an important step in consolidating the IT services and capabilities across the region.

FCC: Do I hear $1.3B?

The FCC's auction of the 700-MHz portion of the spectrum has been a financial success, but the one loser in the ongoing auction, has been the D block.

Rockwell Collins buys Athena Technologies

Rockwell Collins has acquired Athena Technologies, a provider of flight control and navigation systems for unmanned aerial vehicles.

Industry pushes for more H-1b visas

With the April 1 H-1b visa application deadline approaching, IT companies are urging Congress to authorize a larger number of visas to meet demand.

IBM protests Lockheed's FBI win

Government Accountability Office has until June to decide on the $1 billion fingerprint upgrade project.

GNS will help validate DOE systems

Global Network Systems Inc. will assist Energy Department's CIO with independent verification and validation support services.

Sun signs CDW-G deal

Sun Microsystems Inc. has inked a deal with CDW-Government Inc. to sell its products to federal agencies.

Army forces should be well ahead of foe

Having a force geared for conventional warfare is no longer the best model for the Army, which must be ready for insurgencies, irregular warfare and unstable peace.