Perot Systems' Ballard steps down

Jim Ballard, who has served as president of Perot Systems Government Services since 2002, announced his resignation effective today.

Alliant goes to 62 small businesses

Sixty-two vendors have been selected for the $15 billion Alliant Small Business governmentwide acquisition contract.

SAIC to supply Navy with program management services

Science Applications International Corp. will assist the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command of San Diego with multiple chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear IT programs.

General Dynamics to continue Marine ops work

<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED) </font color> General Dynamics C4 Systems unit will provide six portable combat operations centers to upper-level Marine Corps commands under a modification of an existing contract.

USAspending.gov gets lukewarm reception

The Office of Management and Budget's publicly accessible database of government contracts, grants, loans and other transactions is receiving mixed reviews.

Walker: DHS needs chief management officer

Integrating the 22 agencies of DHS into a cohesive department requires the services of a new chief management officer, according to Comptroller General David Walker.

Contractor kicks off soccer diplomacy

Justin Porto, an American IT contractor working in Iraq, has launched a program using soccer balls to generate goodwill in the country.

DOD authorization includes time, materials compromise

The compromise National Defense Authorization Act includes a measure that allows DOD agencies to continue using time-and-materials contracting, but puts new burdens on contractors.

Audit uncovers weak internal controls at CBP

Information security continues to be a material weakness in the Customs and Border Protection agency's internal controls, according to an independent audit.

DHS unveils Real ID grants

DHS released grant guidelines this week to assist states in applying for $35 million to begin implementing Real ID requirements for handling personal data associated with driver's licenses.

FBI postpones $1B award for database upgrade

The FBI's Criminal Justice Information Service Division has delayed the contract award for upgrades to its fingerprint ID databases for about a month.

ICF gains new EPA program work

ICF International Inc. has won a contract from the Environmental Protection Agency to support the clean-energy programs of the Energy Supply and Industry Branch's Office of Air and Radiation.

USAID to issue tech support RFP

The U.S. Agency for International Development plans to solicit information technology support for its humanitarian and foreign disaster assistance programs.

DHS wants industry input on container security

DHS is inviting industry to prove that available container security devices and readers are sufficient to detect tampering of shipping containers during transit.

Systalex picked for EPA technical services support

Systalex Corp. has won two contracts from the Environmental Protection Agency for technical management, development and support work.

Guident to upgrade SEC's intel systems

Guident will upgrade and migrate the SEC's business intelligence systems to Business Objects' most recent platform.

NISC selects Maner as CEO

National Interest Security Co. LLC has named Andrew Maner chief executive officer.

Raytheon to furnish surveillance systems to NATO

Raytheon Co. will supply a tower-based surveillance system to protect NATO forces in Afghanistan under a new contract.

PSC, CSA announce merger plan

In a move that mimics the merger and acquisition activities of the companies they represent, the Professional Services Council and the Contract Services Association of America have combined into a single organization.

GD dives into submarine control systems work

General Dynamics Corp. has won a $91 million contract to continue providing modifications and support fire control systems aboard U.S. and U.K. submarines.