Lockheed establishes missile defense unit in Huntsville, AL

Lockheed Martin has established a new missile defense systems operating unit in Huntsville, Ala., to support a number of key programs based in the area and also pursue additional business opportunities.

BIO-key buy might be first of many for InterAct

The $11 million purchase of BIO-key International Inc.'s law enforcement division is likely only the first of several to come for InterAct911 Mobile Systems Inc.

Agencies absorb contractor jobs without clear direction

A number of federal agencies are proceeding with insourcing efforts even though they haven't conducted performance or cost analysis of the benefits or offered a strategic vision of the agency’s workforce composition.

L-3 to deliver Army satellite terminals

L-3 Communications Corp. will deliver satellite communication terminals to the Army and other tactical and logistics units under a contract with Eyak Technology.

Northrop wins $430M contract for Army information operations

Northrop Grumman will continue to provide the Army with information technology and network operations services under a five-year, $430 million award.

Army explores commercially managed enterprise e-mail

The Army released a request for information this week seeking industry recommendations on ways to provide commercially managed enterprise messaging and collaboration services as part of a broader move to streamline and standardize operations and reduce operating costs.

Trio of companies named to TESS contract vehicle

CACI International Inc., York Telecom Corp. and DSCI have been awarded Technical Engineering Support Services contracts whose cumulative ceiling value is $900 million.

Northrop pitches small unmanned ground vehicle for special ops

Northrop Grumman Corp. is actively promoting its new mini ground robot as a key technology for special operations missions such as hostage rescues, reports Colin Clark in DOD Buzz.

Army Microsoft moratorium nears its end

The moratorium on buying Microsoft software was established while officials negotiated a new enterprise licensing agreement.

Demand for robotics fuels contract opportunities

iRobot won contracts from the Army and Navy this week for robots used on the battlefield.

Info-sharing tops DOD's tech wish list

DISA wants to deliver on-demand, enterprisewide technology services across the Defense Department.

SAIC to support Army CIO

Science Applications International Corp. will furnish technical and management support services to the Army’s Chief Information Officer under a newly awarded contract.

Cash-rich SAIC hits the acquisition trail

Science Applications International Corp. recently bought two companies, adding new capabilities in cybersecurity, energy and disaster recovery.

Alion wins Army radio frequency contract

Alion Science and Technology Corp. will provide radio-frequency spectrum modeling, simulation and analysis to the Army.

Five to compete for Army supply chain tasks

The Army has awarded a $400 million contract to five companies for technologies used to track items in the service’s supply chain.

Group W to help Army boost analysis capabilities

Group W Inc. will provide analytical support to the Army under a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract worth $10.7 million.

Retired Army Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg joins Cubic

Cubic Corp. has hired former Army Lt. Gen. Joseph “Keith” Kellogg to be senior vice president for ground combat programs.

Alion wins deal for Army organizational consulting

Alion Science and Technology Corp. will support the Army’s efforts to manage its infrastructure and organizational processes under a three-year, $6.4 million contract.

Lockheed wins follow-on contract for Apache components

Lockheed Martin Corp. will provide logistics management services for sensor and targeting components of the Army’s AH-64 Apache helicopter under a one-year, follow-on contract worth as much as $89 million.

Army enterprise chief outlines network modernization efforts

Gary Winkler, program executive officer for enterprise information systems at Fort Belvoir, Va., discussed a number of current initiatives, including the Logistics Modernization Program, the Army Enterprise System Integration Program and the recently concluded Network Service Center Operational Validation exercise.