Cash-rich SAIC hits the acquisition trail
Science Applications International Corp. recently bought two companies, adding new capabilities in cybersecurity, energy and disaster recovery.
Hathaway’s departure renews worries about cyber-czar vacancy
Melissa Hathaway's resignation as the Obama administration’s acting senior director for cyberspace has caused scrutiny about how the Obama administration is accomplishing its extensive cybersecurity agenda.
SAIC boosts C4ISR services to Defense Department
SAIC will provide prime command and control solutions to the Defense Department under a five-year contract valued at more than $196 million.
Senate defense authorization bill contains key changes
The legislation would remove the “shall” in the law that some say gives small businesses in economically depressed areas first preference in contract set-asides.
Raytheon's rise in profits reflects new world order
Second-quarter earnings reports reveal defense contractors that are focused heavily on high-tech capabilities needed for fighting insurgencies are doing better than those more heavily invested in conventional warfare.
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.
What next after TSAT?
A California satellite communications provider is touting its new satellite as a possible solution to some of the Defense Department’s high-speed, broadband communications needs.
Who's on First?
Key IT and acquisition jobs remain unfilled in the Obama administration and even the rumormill is strangely quiet.
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.
General Dynamics to support air defense centers
A General Dynamics unit has won a $67.7 million contract to furnish technology services for air defense systems.
Lockheed to upgrade information-sharing system
Lockheed Martin Corp. will refine a secure information-sharing system for the Defense Department under a Navy contract with a potential value of $74 million over five years.
DOD names three Tricare contract winners
Three national health care providers have been named to provide managed health care support for the Defense Department’s Tricare program. They are: TriWest Healthcare Alliance Corp., of Phoenix; Aetna Government Health Plans, of Hartford, Conn.; and United Health Military and Veterans Services, of Minnetonka, Minn.
ITT to upgrade DOD radio software
ITT Corp. will upgrade radio software for the Defense Department under a five-year contract that could total $62 million if all options are exercised.
Cubic to furnish support to Africa Command
Cubic Applications Inc. will furnish support for joint training and exercises conducted by the U.S. Africa Command under a contract worth roughly $30 million.
DOD aims to beef up in-house engineering expertise
The Defense Department needs systems engineers who have a deep understanding of the IT systems in their charge, although they don’t need to actually write the software lines of code, an official said.
Lawmakers get tough on defense contractors over injuries
If a contractor is found at fault for causing injury to a government employee, DOD must prohibit any award fee.
Steady flow of defense work continues
Seasoned players such as General Dynamics Corp., ITT Corp., Lockheed Martin Corp., Northrop Grumman Corp. and SAIC maintained a steady pipeline of defense contracts in June.
European communications companies make bid for U.S. sales
Two European communications companies are seeking to increase their share of the U.S. government market by touting the benefits of their videoconferencing and mobile satellite offerings.
Strong guidance needed for insourcing
The hot button issue of insourcing is creating unease, especially in the Defense Department, where weak guidance has produced a sense of confusion among the various components.
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