EXECUTIVE MOVE
New Directions Technologies hires Michele Hoopes as its executive vice president and chief operating officer.
CONTRACT NEWS
GSA awards 20 contracts to 17 companies, including four small businesses, in an attempt to save money and increase the use of the cloud.
SAIC says that freeing the two businesses from concerns about organizational conflicts of interest will unlock new growth opportunities.
CONTRACT NEWS
General Dynamics Information to perform information technology services in Afghanistan by August 2013.
COMMENTARY
Bob Lohfeld offers the four critical areas for analyzing the success of your contract pursuit decisions. Do you know how to measure your wins and losses?
The Professional Services Council estimates that sequestration cuts will total $39 billion in 2013 for civilian agencies.
CONTRACT NEWS
Northrop Grumman and STS International to perform Ground Systems services for Army.
Polycom brings together its federal, state and local, education, health care and grants units into single entity.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Fidelis Security Systems Inc. will become part of GD's Advanced Information Systems unit.
CONTRACT NEWS
Harris will provide communications network for the FAA's air traffic control communications network, NextGen.
Salient to provide actuarial expertise and systems support to Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.
CONTRACT NEWS
Northrop Grumman will provide logistic support services to Army in California.
EXECUTIVE MOVE
Teri G. Marconi to be responsible for all of Northrop's Electronic Systems sector naval and marine systems programs.
CONTRACT NEWS
Seven will provide command, control, communications, computers, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance services to U.S. Navy.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Deltek's CEO, Kevin Parker, explains the logic behind the deal, and where the company sees its future growth.