Boeing's buy will bolster its C4ISR and cybersecurity portfolio

Boeing Co. is acquiring Solutions Made Simple Inc., a privately held information services provider to the government and the intelligence community.

Eagle Ray nabs $90M DIA support services contract

Small, woman-owned Eagle Ray Inc. has won a five-year Defense Department contract for IT and technical support worth $90 million.

Agilex creates chief quality officer job, hires Northrop exec for post

Agilex has hired Mark Scheffel for the newly created position of chief quality officer with the goal of directed efforts to partner more closely with its clients. He will report directly to Agilex President John Gall.

Annapolis firm gets Army order for satellite terminals

TeleCommunication Systems Inc. has been awarded a $60.8 million order to provide satellite terminals to the Army in two stages in 2012.

FedCap group invests in small intell contractor

A private equity group has made an investment in Global Resource Solutions, and the company is restructuring its senior leadership.

Iron Bow scores bull's-eye with $120M Social Security award

Iron Bow Technologies will build a new network infrastructure for the Social Security Administration under a blanket purchase agreement valued at $120 million.

Videoconferencing wins over more than just rocket scientists

Videoconferencing is becoming a compelling technology that can allow government customers to collaborate without leaving their offices or spending time and money on travel.

Delta Solutions adds DEA contract to string of recent wins

Delta Solutions and Technologies Inc.'s five-year, $18 million contract with the Drug Enforcement Administration is the latest in a series of contract wins that total almost $66 million.

Small-biz efforts slammed in WT poll

Reader's give barely passing grades to the federal government's small business efforts.

Government gets a B in 2010 small-business contracting

The government awarded $97.9 billion to small businesses in 2010, compared to $96.8 billion in 2009.

GSA blames poor wording for STARS contract snafu

GSA officials say email never meant to convey awards. So when the awards really happen?

Secure Technologies Group expands with new cyber ops chief

Adam Suri has joined Secure Technologies Group as senior vice president of cyber operations for the government provider of cybersecurity solutions.

Ban insourcing until policy published, rep urges

Rep. Mick Mulvaney says impact of insourcing on small businesses needs to be considered.

Oops, GSA takes back major contract awards

GSA officials sent letters telling companies they had won, then quickly reversed course.

Mandiant adds CTO title to its products division chief

Threat detection solutions provider Mandiant has promoted David Merkel to chief technology officer. He will continue to lead the products organization.

CACI's acquisition expands cybersecurity offerings

CACI International Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire software engineering company Pangia Technologies LLC. Financial details of the transaction were not reported.

Opinion

The myth of the level playing field

Many small businesses wrongly assume that government small-business programs create a level playing field.

Obama to use government to increase investment in business

Agencies will talk about federal programs and incentives available to investors doing business with U.S. companies.

Voluntary cyber code needed for online businesses

A Commerce Department task force recommends establishing codes of responsible behavior for noncritical companies doing business online, along with economic and other incentives for adopting best practices and standards for cybersecurity.

Vet business nabs $27M DOD contract

Data Computer Corporation of America will help DOD with several IT-related intell services.