Math-based software drives better choices

Arlington, Va., small business adapts Cold War inspiration to create decision-making solution

Alion will broaden Navy public media operations

Alion Science and Technology Corp. has won a five-year, $97 million contract to provide the Navy with information technology and other support for its public relations operations.

Conflicting factors will keep fed contracting growth rates low

An analysis of the Obama administration’s proposed 2010 federal budget finds four key accelerators that should provide contracting opportunities in 2010 and beyond.

Guident to enhance custom software at Export-Import Bank

Guident will provide operational and enhancement support to the Export-Import Bank under a five-year contract with a potential maximum value of $7.33 million.

Forecaster tells contractors to lower expectations after Recovery Act jolt

In a year of transition, government contractors should expect flat budgets for the next few years, according to FedSources.

Obama's cybersecurity plan prompts praise and some questions

President Obama’s announcement that he will name a cyber czar to help protect the security of computer networks prompts early praise and some questions from the contracting and business community.

DRC provides acquisition support to Forest Service

Dynamics Research Corp. has won a four-year contract with an estimated ceiling of $7 million to provide acquisition support services to the Forest Service.

Harris builds next gen satellite ground system for NOAA

Harris Corp. will provide a complete, end-to-end ground satellite solution for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under a 10-year contract that has a potential value of $736 million.

CSC will consolidate visa systems for State Department

Computer Sciences Corp. will consolidate visa processing for the State Department under a five-year contract valued at up to $36 million.

PSI boosts health care IT for DOD Tricare program

Planned Systems International leads a team that will provide health care technical assistance to the Defense Department under a $5.45 million task order.

EDS to provide IT services and support down under

EDS Corp. will manage the technology infrastructure for the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry under a five-year, $61 million contract.

Raytheon to install new radar on Navy aircraft

Raytheon Co. will retrofit Super Hornet aircraft with new electronically scanned array radars under a $54 million Navy contract.

Defense projects top 2010 federal IT wish list

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Jim Allen named CFO at Global Strategies Group

Global Strategies Group of North America Inc. names Jim Allen executive vice president and chief financial officer.

DOD gets assistance with IFF system

Alion Science and Technology will help the Defense Department evaluate an identification system designed to reduce friendly fire accidents.

Booz Allen to provide technical services to Navy center

Booz Allen Hamilton will provide engineering and technical services to the Navy under a five-year, $28 million contract.

USIS buys professional services firm Labat-Anderson

US Investigations Services has acquired Labat-Anderson, a professional services firm that provides litigation support and information systems to government agencies.

Rick Nadeau named CFO at SRA International

SRA International Inc. has named Rick Nadeau executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective June 1, to replace SRA’s acting CFO Melissa Burgum.

Boeing to develop aerial microwave system for USAF program

Boeing Co. will develop a microwave defense system for the Air Force under a $38 million contract.