Washington Technology

Comms, health tech make contract news

A $200 million communications contract and as much as $23 billion in health IT work in the coming decade have been making headlines.

By Sami Lais
March 2, 2009

NTIA seeks info on broadband stimulus grants

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration will begin a planned series of meetings to discuss the broadband grant programs funded by the economic stimulus law.

By Sami Lais
February 27, 2009

E-health records need Web 2.0 cure

Social-networking technology might be what the doctor ordered for getting more patients and providers to accept electronic health records.

By Sami Lais
February 25, 2009

Coming: $7.2B for broadband, Internet access

The new economic stimulus law allots $7.2 billion for expanding broadband connections to underserved areas.

By Sami Lais
February 23, 2009

Former Lockheed CEO urges $40B bailout for U.S. future

The bailout plan is just a short-term fix, according to a former IT executive. What is needed is an investment in science and technology education.

By Sami Lais
February 20, 2009

To speed transition, GSA quashes Networx protest basis

GSA issues bulletin that says Networx awards are exempt from some provisions of the Acquisition Improvement and Accountability Act.

By Sami Lais
February 17, 2009

Networx telecom briefs

A roundup of news involving the prime contractors on the Networx contract

By Sami Lais
February 17, 2009

GSA enhances tools for Networx procurements

It has built tools for agencies to use in developing Fair Opportunity awards.

By Sami Lais
February 17, 2009

NASA making Networx progress

NASA moves videoconferencing to Networx and it moves toward a transition from FTS2001 to Networx.

By Sami Lais
February 11, 2009

Contract watch

In past weeks, a $2 billion project derailed, a $1 billion project continued, and federal spending analysts are looking a bit prescient.

By Sami Lais
February 2, 2009

Networx awards update

Here is a roundup of the task orders issued and a review of major awards under the Networx contract.

By Sami Lais
January 20, 2009

Telecommunications news roundup

New House leader for Internet subcommittee ... Verizon captures NASA deal ... Qwest adds security app.

By Sami Lais
January 20, 2009

Networx prime contractors and their teammates

A roundup of the prime contractors and their teammates on the Networx contract.

By Sami Lais
January 20, 2009

Catch the wave

Qwest government chief Diana Gowen talks about the state of the huge Networx telecommunications contract.

By Sami Lais
January 19, 2009

Contract watch

Boeing is protesting the award of a $1.1 billion contract for weather satellites to Lockheed Martin Corp. Meanwhile, Science Applications International Corp.’s nearly $100 million sale of nonintrusive inspection systems to the Army is proceeding apace.

Comms, health tech make contract news

A $200 million communications contract and as much as $23 billion in health IT work in the coming decade have been making headlines.

NTIA seeks info on broadband stimulus grants

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration will begin a planned series of meetings to discuss the broadband grant programs funded by the economic stimulus law.

E-health records need Web 2.0 cure

Social-networking technology might be what the doctor ordered for getting more patients and providers to accept electronic health records.

Coming: $7.2B for broadband, Internet access

The new economic stimulus law allots $7.2 billion for expanding broadband connections to underserved areas.

Former Lockheed CEO urges $40B bailout for U.S. future

The bailout plan is just a short-term fix, according to a former IT executive. What is needed is an investment in science and technology education.

To speed transition, GSA quashes Networx protest basis

GSA issues bulletin that says Networx awards are exempt from some provisions of the Acquisition Improvement and Accountability Act.

Networx telecom briefs

A roundup of news involving the prime contractors on the Networx contract

GSA enhances tools for Networx procurements

It has built tools for agencies to use in developing Fair Opportunity awards.

NASA making Networx progress

NASA moves videoconferencing to Networx and it moves toward a transition from FTS2001 to Networx.

Contract watch

In past weeks, a $2 billion project derailed, a $1 billion project continued, and federal spending analysts are looking a bit prescient.

Networx awards update

Here is a roundup of the task orders issued and a review of major awards under the Networx contract.

Telecommunications news roundup

New House leader for Internet subcommittee ... Verizon captures NASA deal ... Qwest adds security app.

Networx prime contractors and their teammates

A roundup of the prime contractors and their teammates on the Networx contract.

Catch the wave

Qwest government chief Diana Gowen talks about the state of the huge Networx telecommunications contract.

Contract watch

Boeing is protesting the award of a $1.1 billion contract for weather satellites to Lockheed Martin Corp. Meanwhile, Science Applications International Corp.’s nearly $100 million sale of nonintrusive inspection systems to the Army is proceeding apace.

Contract watch

Lockheed wins NASA, SAIC captures DOD jobs.

Eye on M&A

M&A activities weather a stormy economy.

Eye on M&A

Strategic buys aim to survive crisis.

Contract watch

Early wins get new Raytheon training unit off to quick start.

Contract watch

Early wins get new Raytheon training unit off to quick start.