GSA blames poor wording for STARS contract snafu

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

  • By Matthew Weigelt

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.

  • By David Hubler

Ban insourcing until policy published, rep urges

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

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Oops, GSA takes back major contract awards

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

  • By Matthew Weigelt

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.

  • By David Hubler

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.

  • By David Hubler
Opinion

The myth of the level playing field

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

  • By Mark Amtower

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.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

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.

  • By William Jackson

Vet business nabs $27M DOD contract

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

  • By Nick Wakeman

Defense cuts create small business opportunities

Small business may be able to leverage major defense cuts into innovation opportunities.

  • By Washington Technology staff

DRC makes $143M deal for health care, military tech firm

Dynamics Research Corp. makes an acquisition to expand its health care and military technology portfolio.

  • By David Hubler

Fast 50 deadline extended

The deadline for nominations for the 2011 Fast 50 has been extended until June 13. Each year we rank the 50 fastest growing small businesses in the government market. Apply now.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Former Apptis chief takes CEO reins at Dovèl Technologies

Paul Leslie has joined Dovèl Technologies as CEO effective immediately, the McLean, Va., software development company announced May 31.

  • By David Hubler

Karen Evans, Ira Hobbs among those running for IAC executive committee seats

Evans had a surprising reaction after following Hobbs' speech at a membership meeting of the Industry Advisory Council on May 25.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Former GSA assistant commissioner takes post with Alaska Native company

Ed O'Hare moves to the Alaska Native Corporation from Dynanet Corp., where he had been vice president of the 8(a) small business company only since January.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Camber acquisition strengthens cybersecurity offerings

Camber Corp. has acquired EADS North America Defense Security and Systems Solutions Inc., a provider of cybersecurity, IT and secure satellite communications services to the Defense Department. Financial terms were not reported.

  • By David Hubler

Small businesses need to better protect their nets, says FCC chief

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski convened a round-table discussion with small and midsize businesses to talk about information security.

  • By Washington Technology staff

FAR council urged not to play small-biz favorites

An interim rule intended to create parity among the Small Business Administration's small business programs would inappropriately elevate small businesses participating in the socio-economically based programs above other small businesses, the Professional Services Council said May 16.

  • By David Hubler

SF government media provider buys Chicago software maker

Granicus Inc., a government media provider, has acquired Daystar Computer Systems, a provider of agenda management products and services to government agencies. Financial details of the transaction were not reported.

  • By David Hubler
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