Agencies transition slowly to Networx

Although GSA awarded the Networx network services contracts months ago, agencies are moving slowly toward making the transition from the expiring FTS 2001 contract onto the new one.

Duffey departs EDS for Dell

Jim Duffey, former head of EDS Corp.'s government business, has joined Dell Inc. to run the computer maker's public sector business.

SAIC gets urban warfare research work

Science Applications International Corp. will assist the Army in developing technology that will allow troops to see inside buildings during urban military operations.

DOD continues with FedSource, despite errors

Treasury's acquisition service, FedSource, made mistakes as it helped the Defense Department make purchases in fiscal 2006, but none were significant enough to end the relationship.

SPAWAR seeks information assurance support

The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center wants to gather information from the contracting community for a potential large-scale information assurance solicitation.

DHS behind the curve on competition

Fewer than a third of the $11.5 billion in contracts awarded by DHS in fiscal 2007 were approved after full and open competitions, according to USAspending.gov.

Serco names Galanis CFO

Former General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems CFO Richard Galanis will direct financial management and support acquisition integration as CFO at Serco North America.

ICF gets program support work from DHS

ICF International will supply professional and program management support services to DHS under a new task order contract.

Tyler wins software services deal

Tyler Technologies will install a Web-based courts and justice software system for Galveston County, Texas, under a new contract.

Johnson vows progress on security clearances

Relief from the backlog of industry security clearances for contractors might be on the way but there is still plenty of work to do, according to the White House official overseeing the effort.

DHS may accept Project 28

DHS Secretary' said in the next few days the agency will "likely accept" the first task order of its multibillion-dollar project to use technology and tactical infrastructure to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.

Global SI business on the rise

Systems integrators' hourly billing rates are rising for the first time in years, indicating a "healthy" market for such services, according to a new report.

Motorola opens gateway for Sprint Nextel users

Motorola's MOTOBRIDGE IP gateway will allow 20 million Direct Connect users to communicate with users of other radio systems, either on a day-to-day basis or during an emergency.

Booz Allen wins AF biometrics work

Booz Allen Hamilton has won a contract to conduct a biometrics research project at the request of the Air Force.

Raytheon gets Army sensor orders

Raytheon is developing the advanced sensor for the warfighter and Army air-ground teams to provide tactical reconnaissance, surveillance and mission targeting support.

Skinner: DHS disaster recovery ability lacking

DHS' ability to adequately recover its information systems in the wake of a disaster is a "major concern," the department's inspector general said yesterday.

DHS management deficiencies persist: GAO

DHS has had some success in its mission but has been slow into attaining efficient management, according to testimony from Comptroller General David Walker.

CSC unveils location awareness tool

The global Location Object Field Tracking technology provides a contextual, user-friendly view of objects tracked from overall perspective, current data reports and historical background.

ACS picks up 311 deal

Company will establish and operate a 311 customer service center for Solano County, Calif., under a $4 million contract.

Datapath names Helfgott CEO

The board of directors of Datapath Inc., a satellite and wireless communications network company, has appointed David Helfgott as its chief executive officer.