SAIC adds advanced sensor technologies with SET acquisition

SAIC's acquisition of SET brings on board high-end engineering and research in sensors, analytics and real-time information integration.

TSA told to restart competition for IT infrastructure work

The Government Accountability Office told TSA to restart the competition for the Information Technology Infrastructure Program, putting TSA back at square one.

IBM deal adds government expertise to analytics business

IBM will acquire National Interest Security Company LLC to bring more expertise in defense, health care, energy, logistics and security.

Industry mourns death of Agilex CEO

Current and former colleagues of the late Robert LaRose remember him as leader and mentor who helped start successful careers as government contractors.

Agilex's Robert LaRose dies unexpectedly

Agilex's chief executive officer died at the age of 65 this week.

Argon ST puts up 'for sale' sign

Argon ST hires the investment bank Stone Key Partners to help the company find a buyer.

Can we boost security by opening the terror watch list?

Access to the watch lists and other anti-terrorism data could make us more secure by bringing more eyes and minds into the fight.

ITT reaches higher with restructuring

The company reorganizes as it tries to move upstream and bring a more holistic approach to the market.

General Physics makes play for training company

General Physics Corp. has added to its training portfolio with the acquisition of PerformTech, which develops custom courseware and training solutions for government agencies.

Can Jim Duffey save Virginia's huge outsourcing contract?

His top priority will likely be getting Northrop Grumman's $2 billion outsourcing contract back on track.

ITT reorganizes $6.3B defense unit

ITT merges seven units into three to create a new Defense and Information Solutions sector.

Northrop shopping for D.C. area headquarters

Northrop Grumman moving its corporate headquarters to be closer to its top customer, the federal government.

Open government or hide in plain sight?

The datasets available at Recovery.gov are bulging with information. Can someone please tell me how to make sense of it all?

Avaya/Nortel combination aims for greater growth

Avaya sees its merger with Nortel as creating a powerful engine for growth in the government market.

Telcos aim to take business from integrators

As the network does indeed become the computer, Susan Zeleniak of Verizon Federal thinks telecommunications carriers might be poised to take business from systems integrators. Zeleniak and Verizon have done it already.

Lessons from the top contractors of 2009

The annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards recognizes the creme of the industry and offers valuable lessons to the rest of the market.

Is a better year ahead?

2009 comes to a close. It was an up and down year that leaves us hopeful for 2010.

Three lessons Harris' FAA troubles should teach us

Harris Corp.'s problems with the FTI contract can be a learning opportunity for other contractors.

New wave of IPOs might be headed our way

Wall Street is probably looking like a friendly place in the wake of the early success of Global Defense Technology and Systems' IPO. Who might be next to go public?

MCR, American University form program management training program

MCR and American University join forces to create a new training program aimed at government acquisition professionals.