Lockheed wins FBI biometric contract

Lockheed Martin Corp. is expected to be named the winner today of the FBI's new $1 billion biometric database contract, according to industry sources.

Raytheon e-Borders deal grows larger

A team led by Raytheon Co. won $179 million in additional work on its recently awarded e-Borders contract with the United Kingdom.

SRA picked for DEA tech upgrade

SRA International Inc. has won a contract from the Drug Enforcement Administration to upgrade its IT infrastructure and improve its law-enforcement capabilities.

Johnson named president of General Dynamics IT

Daniel Johnson will become president of General Dynamics Corp.'s IT business, replacing Michael Chandler, who is retiring.

EU weighs traveler biometric requirements

By next summer U.S. travelers may have to start providing fingerprints and personal information to authorities before being allowed to enter Europe.

Army taps MTS for support services

MTS Technologies Inc. will help the Army with engineering, logistics, technical and program support under a $175 million contract.

Raytheon to tackle satellite upgrade

Raytheon will upgrade a satellite communications system that provides protected communications to warfighters worldwide under a new Air Force contract.

CSC to support Air Force pilot training

Computer Sciences Corp. will provide technical support services to the Air Force's Air Education and Training Command under a contract that could be worth as much as $482 million.

SBA proposal has some lawmakers in an uproar

The proposed rule would limit set-asides for women-owned small businesses to four industries.

Verizon gets D.C. deal

Verizon Business will provide local telecommunications voice, data and voice mail services at more than 200 Washington, D.C., offices under a new contract.

Power up your GSA schedule for 2008

Let's face it: GSA got rocked in 2007. ... Yet ... I predict this year will be different.

Who's on first?

Comings and goings.

Mastering the fine art of innovation

Last byte | A conversation with Amy Alving, SAIC's chief technology officer.

ITAA names new executive leadership

The Information Technology Association of America has formed a new board of directors executive committee following its merger with the Government Electronics and Information Technology Association.

Raytheon, SAIC to pursue FAA award together

The two businesses signed a teaming agreement to pursue the Federal Aviation Administration's $100 million air traffic training program contract.

Cisco, Harris team on SMArT-1

Secure Mobile Architecture Type 1 will speed wireless networks installation for federal intelligence and civilian agencies.

GAO: DHS needs more caution in using special acquisition authority

DHS used its special acquisition authority 37 times to purchase at least $450 million worth of goods and services since 2004, according to a new report.

U.K. delays national ID system

The planned national identity card system in the United Kingdom will be delayed two years, until 2012, according to U.K. media reports.

Alion wins Navy engineering task

Alion Science and Technology Corp. is developing a suite of systems that can repair shipboard equipment and fabricate parts in a fraction of the time it takes now.

Know your strengths

Vangent supplies systems integration and other services to defense and civilian agencies with a focus on health care, and now the company is looking for partners with the right skills and location.