Catapult Technology taps new IT Services Manager

Catapult Technology has named Rizvan Badshah IT Services manager to help the company move many of its systems to the cloud.

L-3 nabs $30M contract to provide Korea with Scarab systems

L-3 Communications has won a $30 million contract to provide Korea with Ground Laser Target Designators.

Lockheed Martin releases teaming info under $4.1B Army contract

Lockheed Martin has released its teaming information under the $4.1 billion contract that it won with the U.S. Army in late September.

Survey finds high schools not mentioning cybersecurity as career option

A recent study commissioned by Raytheon and conducted by Zogby Analytics finds that less than a quarter of young adults aged 18 to 26 express interest in a cybersecurity-related career.

Northrop Grumman taps new VP for litigation, investigations group

Northrop Grumman has named Maureen Del Duca vice president and deputy general counsel for litigation and investigations, where she will lead and manage the company’s internal team.

Lockheed Martin plans fourth annual cybersecurity awareness day

Lockheed Martin, in partnership with the Tech Council of Maryland and the National Cyber Security Alliance, will host a cybersecurity awareness day and promote education and careers in the field of cybersecurity.

Nominations open for FCW’s 25th Annual Federal 100 Awards

The nomination period for FCW’s 25th Annual Federal 100 Awards is now open, with a deadline of Dec. 23.

Engineering Services Network nabs $2.4M order to relocate Navy cyber team

Engineering Services Network Inc. has won a $2.4 million task order with the U.S. Navy to install, test and transition C5I systems.

How one company rides market trends to sustain growth

An ability to catch market trends early has fueled success for Mercury Systems as it supports large primes and government agencies alike with its sensor, data processing and other software and services.

GCN gala postponed to Nov. 19

The 26th Annual GCN Awards Gala has been postponed from Oct. 16 to Nov. 19 because of the continued government shutdown.

FEMA delays RFI due date again

FEMA has again delayed the due date for comments on a request for information for the communications needs of field offices that are set up to handle emergency situations. It is the second delay for the program tied to the government shutdown.

Marines plan industry day for systems integrator contract

The Marine Corps Systems Command is planning an industry day on Oct. 15 for the Total Force Information Technology Systems Integrator, or TFITS, contract that will reduce the number of SIs the service needs to employ.

Who made September's biggest hires?

September may not be the busiest time for high profile personnel moves, given the end of year contracting rush, but we still tracked several high profile new hires.

Three win $67.2M contract to support FirstNet telecommunication project

Three contractors have won a $67.2 million blanket purchase agreement with the Commerce Department to support the First Responder Network Authority, or FirstNet, a nationwide network for emergency responders.

GD wins $25M order for air traffic control radios

General Dynamics C4 Systems has won a $25 million order to provide the Federal Aviation Administration with air traffic control radios, related accessories and training materials.

Do HUBZone firms have an image problem?

HUBZone companies of today aren't necessarily like the HUBZone companies of 10 years ago; many are fully qualified IT services firms; however, the perception that they are primarily construction companies is limiting opportunities for the government to meet its 3 percent goal for HUBZone contracts.

Visual Connections wins $5.5M contract to support CMS system

Visual Connections LLC has won a $5.5 million contract to provide a variety of IT services to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

TAPE acquires modeling and simulation firm

Technical and Project Engineering LLC has acquired Strong Point Research in a move to bolster its modeling and simulation and training capabilities.

Northrop names new chief executive of UAE business

Northrop Grumman has named Douglas Raaberg chief executive, United Arab Emirates, where he will be responsible for coordinating the company's relationship with the UAE.

Pizer makes return to SCI Consulting

Gerald Pizer is taking another bite of the apple at SCI Consulting, rejoining the company as corporate vice president after seven years working elsewhere.