Defense bill's contracting rules rankle Bush team

Provisions that would govern contracting are contentious points in a defense authorization bill the Senate is debating today.

DOD wants contractors to focus on data security

The Defense Department has been meeting with the largest systems integrators to discuss how they can assure the military that government data on their systems is secure.

EDS to strengthen NMCI security

EDS will strengthen security of the Navy Marine Corps Intranet under two Navy task orders.

IRobot snaps up Nekton Research

IRobot Corp. plans to acquire Nekton Research LLC, a provider of unmanned underwater systems and technologies, in an all-cash transaction.

AAI wins two Army contracts for Shadow UAS

Aircraft Armaments Inc. has won two new contracts from the Army to provide additional Shadow unmanned aircraft systems and related support.

Army wants to recruit small businesses for FCS

The Army is seeking information from small businesses on their capabilities as they relate to supporting its future combat systems program.

DOD activity seeks disaster recovery support

The Washington Headquarters Service is requesting quotes from contractors interested in providing disaster recovery services.

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The straight story on contractors in Iraq

The Congressional Budget Office released a report early last month on the use of contractors in Iraq. Predictably, the report generated eye-catching headlines but little in-depth analysis. Yet, as always, that analysis is where the real story lies.

Exalt will aid DOD with business transition planning

Exalt Consulting will assist the Defense Department with transition planning, enterprise architecture and solution development.

Battelle wins pair of Air Force chem-bio deals

Battelle Memorial Institute has won two contracts from the Air Force to assist with developing procedures to respond to chemical and chemical weapons attacks.

Data can drive African sovereignty

THE MISSION OF AFRICOM | The role of combatant commands has evolved over the years, and Africom has taken another step forward.

SAIC to support Naval Health Research Center

SAIC will provide biomedical, epidemiological and clinical research support under a $20 million Army contract.

General Dynamics to support Army Corps of Engineers in Afghanistan

General Dynamics will furnish IT management services to the Army Corps of Engineers in Afghanistan.

Audit finds DOD contracts are missing EVM specs

DOD hasn't been including provisions in its contracts that alert officials early about problems, according to a memo.

CACI to upgrade maintenance of Navy ships

CACI has won a $150 million contract from the Navy to provide IT support and software upgrades.

AAI gets Army Guard training deal

AAI Corp. will provide training and simulation support to the Army National Guard.

Wyle to boost Air Force technical expertise

Wyle Information Systems will operate, maintain and support the Air Force Space Innovation and Development Center.

Two win Navy C4ISR systems work

Analex and Lockheed Martin won contracts to perform command and control lifecycle support services for a Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center San Diego program office.

CACI will develop simulation software for Army training

CACI will develop the simulations for the Army's Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate Modeling and Simulation Division.