DOD releases draft RFP for biometrics

The Defense Department's Biometrics Task Force plans to release today a draft request for proposals for services and supplies for its biometrics program.

Cubic to supply Poland with air combat trainers

Cubic will build and deliver 16 P5 airborne subsystem units that will be integrated with new Polish F-16 aircraft.

Telos to assist DOD on identity management

Telos Identity Management Solutions LLC will implement and support DOD's Defense Manpower Data Center identity protection and management programs in a contract potentially valued at $582 million.

Deepwater cutter gets training assignment

The Coast Guard is expected to accept delivery today of the Bertholf, the first National Security Cutter produced under the $24 billion Deepwater program.

DISA issues wireless intrusion-detection RFI

DISA is looking for information on systems that can detect and deter unauthorized access to wireless Defense Department networks.

CACI to continue logistics support to Navy

CACI International Inc. will continue providing worldwide logistics support to the Navy's Military Sealift Command under a new contract.

Raytheon tailors 'Iron Man' suit for warfighters

U.S. soldiers soon may be suiting up in wearable robotic armor.

QinetiQ enlists for Marine Corps tech work

Under a new contract, QinetiQ will assist the Marine Corps with the design, development and implementation of its IT application, service and data systems.

Navy seeks enterprise logistics application

The Naval Facilities Engineering Command wants input from the private sector on how to develop an enterprise application.

Contracting as an economic engine

Just as in every campaign that has preceded it, the issue ofjobs has been at center stage throughout the 2008 presidentialcampaign. Candidates talk about creating jobs, buildingsustainable domestic industries and so forth. Ironically, onetopic that never comes up in those discussions is one of thenation's most significant sources of high-quality, well-compensatedemployment: government contracting.

SAIC scales up for Army mapping project

Science Applications International Corp. will support the Army's Topographic Engineering Center under a new $24 million contract.

CACI to design DOD communications framework

CACI will design a new communications framework for the Defense Department that will enable national leaders to communicate better and take action during crises.

Cubic ramps up Army Quartermaster support

Cubic will provide additional field, classroom, computer and hands-on training to the Army Quartermaster Center and School at Fort Lee, Va.

Fourteen to compete for Encore II tasks

Fourteen large IT companies have won slots on DISA's massive Encore II Information Technology Solutions contract for large businesses.

Army issues RFID solicitation

The Army Contracting Agency has issued a request for proposals for passive radio frequency identification devices that would support DOD, other agencies and global military operations.

WidePoint gets DLA information assurance work

WidePoint Corp. will support the computer emergency response team at the Defense Logistics Agency under a newly awarded contract.

DOD's cost-plus contracts misusing taxpayer money

Defense Department officials need to get a better grasp about the validity and specifications for expensive programs, GAO said this week.

WIN-T contractors approved to begin field tests

After field tests in the fall, the contractors will start delivering the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical's mobile communications capabilities in 2009.

Lockheed lab to advance software collaboration

Lockheed Martin will build and operate a collaboration and experimentation environment for developing software under a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Serco gets Navy air traffic control work

Serco will continue to provide air traffic control systems and technology support to the Navy.