IT services sector shows lackluster performance

After two years of outperforming the broader stock market, federal information technology and professional services company stocks underperformed in 2009.

Dell-Perot merger showing quick benefits, officials say

Five weeks after Dell Co. acquired Perot Systems Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $3.9 billion, officials at Dell say the integration has gone smoothly with no turf wars and a new batch of contract opportunities.

Deltek purchases mySBX to strengthen services offerings

Deltek Inc. has acquired mySBX, an online community that helps government contractors to rapidly identify opportunities, manage resources and expand their business. The financial terms were not reported.

New rule on task-order protests not causing problems, panel says

Officials instrumental in the creation of the year-old federal task-order protest rule say the new regulation has caused few problems and resulted in only a small increase in the number of cases sent to the Government Accountability Office for adjudication.

A-T Solutions shuffles its executive team

A-T Solutions Inc. CEO Ken Falke will step down from that role to become the company’s chairman of the board effective Jan. 1. Chief Operating Officer Dennis Kelly will be promoted to president and CEO.

Accreditation fuels small business' growth

Dovel Technologies used its CMMI Level 3 accreditation to accelerate its growth in the government market and help land a Contractor of the Year award.

8 stories to keep watching in 2010

We rank the most important stories that broke during 2009. But the impact of these stories will continue to be felt into 2010 and beyond.

HP slams into comms; Inmarsat buy shifts satcom balance

The big deal in November's information technology mergers and acquisition market was undeniably Hewlett-Packard Co.'s announcement that it plans to buy network equipment maker 3Com Corp. for $2.7 billion.

mySBX.com: The Match.com of government contractors

mySBX has created a Web site that connects primes and subs in a government contracting version of online dating.

HPTi focuses on ethics, quality to accelerate growth

HPTi won the Greater Washington Government Contractor award for 2009 contractor of the year in the $25 million to $75 million division.

ICF wraps up purchase of cybersecurity firm

ICF International Inc. has closed its acquisition of Jacob & Sundstrom Inc., an information technology firm that specializes in cybersecurity and full-scope identity management services to federal civilian and defense agencies.

Infuse a little holiday spirit into the contracting dispute

The movie "Miracle on 34th Street" offers valuable lessons that can be applied to government contracting.

Premium companies stand out from the pack

The top-performing companies are positioning themselves through targeted acquisitions in faster growing segments of the market, often with proprietary technologies.

Small government contractors can lead job creation

Small businesses – including the majority of defense contractors – are capable and willing to lead the charge of job creation and economic recovery. We just need support, not accusations and more barriers.

NASA starts taking bids on large IT services project

NASA has opened up bidding for the first of five planned information technology services contracts that have been estimated to be worth more than $4 billion total.

MCR, American University form program management training program

MCR and American University join forces to create a new training program aimed at government acquisition professionals.

Cisco plans prompt reply to DOJ query on Tandberg buy

Cisco Systems Inc. said today that it will respond expeditiously to a request for additional information from the Justice Department, part of the regulatory process regarding Cisco’s planned acquisition of Tandberg ASA.

ICF makes cybersecurity move with acquisition

ICF International Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Jacob & Sundstrom Inc., an information technology security firm that specializes in cybersecurity and identity management services to federal civilian and defense agencies.

In-Q-Tel backs cyberthreat protection for intell community

In-Q-Tel broadens its reach with new investment.

NIH preparing small business GWAC for IT services

The National Institutes of Health has released a draft RFP for a small business set-aside acquisition vehicle that will cover a broad array of IT services.