DOD blacklist authority could go too far, say small-biz advocates

Small-business groups say the 2011 Defense Authorization bill would allow DOD officials to secretly blacklist contractors and bar them from doing any business with the federal government.

TCS takes DOD personnel to school for cybersecurity training

TeleCommunication Systems Inc. has won a five-year Defense Department contract worth approximately $49 million to provide the DOD’s military and civilian personnel with on-site computer network operations training in support of the government’s cybersecurity workforce development efforts.

Ex-Touchstone execs launch new tech-focused consulting firm

Kickstand, a recently launched government solutions provider, was founded by industry veterans Tony Summerlin and Jason Khan, who previously led Touchstone Consulting Group.

Can GTSI's new CEO save the company?

In part one of a two part interview, GTSI's new president and CEO, Sterling Phillips, discusses what GTSI has weathered so far. How have customers, employees and partners reacted?

Small businesses score as Air Force reopens $3B contract

Big-ticket Air Force award gives small businesses another round at an acquisition-related contract.

KEYW acquisition spree continues with No. 4 this year

KEYW Corp. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Everest Technology Solutions Inc., a privately held provider of cyber superiority solutions to the U.S. intelligence community, for $30 million.

Citizant promotes Lech to VP of civilian agency business

Citizant, a provider of enterprise architecture and business transformation services to the federal government, has promoted Robert Lech to vice president of business development for civilian agencies.

Engle lands USDA contract

The Engle Group has been awarded a five-year, $49 million blanket purchase agreement from the Agriculture Department to supply systems development, operations and integration, and other IT services.

Appian helps Treasury unit boost business process management

Appian has won a contract worth $10 million from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to expand the OCC’s use of the company’s business process management suite. The OCC, an agency of the Treasury Department, oversees the execution of laws relating to all national banks.

A-T Solutions sees explosive growth in counter IED technology

Since Dennis Kelly joined A-T Solutions Inc. as chief operating officer in May 2008, the government contractor has experienced a 45 percent annual growth rate. The success helped the company garner a contractor of the year award. Kelly sees even more growth ahead.

Appian CEO sees games as serious business

Games that minimize chance and de-emphasize preparation are valuable because they prepare you for life and business, according to game player and creator Matt Calkins, president and CEO of Appian, a developer of business process management software.

SBA suspends 2 firms, alleging they served as fronts

The Small Business Administration has suspended EG Solutions and MultimaxArray FirstSource until they can address accusations of acting as fronts to pass small-business work to large company subcontractors.

McCaskill proposes end to ANC special status

Sen. Claire McCaskill's bill would remove exclusive provisions for the companies owned by Alaska Native Corporations.

Hey, small business, ready to leave the 8(a) world?

To survive graduation, small businesses need to prepare for tougher competition by building the infrastructure and relationships needed for success. What steps have the Top 25 8(a) companies taken?

Small business captures big $251.5M NASA contract

DB Consulting will support IT operations at NASA's Johnson Space Center.

Northrop, UMBC partner to create cybersecurity incubator

Northrop Grumman Corp. and the University of Maryland Baltimore County Research Park Corp. have unveiled plans to create a new incubator that will focus on developing technology to protect against a growing range of cyber threats.

Raytheon buys cyber solutions provider

Raytheon Co. has acquired Trusted Computer Solutions, a Herndon, Va., provider of cross-domain, operating system and network security solutions. Financial terms were not reported.

GTEC adds second acquisition in two months

Global Defense Technology & Systems Inc. purchases Signature Government Solutions LLC, a provider of IT services and cybersecurity solutions, and a subsidiary of Signature Consultants LLC, $52.5 million in cash.

CACI wraps up its 2 newest acquisitions

CACI International Inc. may have completed its Christmas shopping early this year, having wrapped up its separate acquisitions of TechniGraphics Inc. and Applied Systems Research Inc. on Nov. 1.

Unanet promotes business development exec to senior VP

Donna Kilbourn has been promoted to senior vice president for business development at Unanet Technologies.