A BRAC-like commission for DOD cost savings -- and how it could be better
Steve Kelman supports an idea to propose changes to military retirement programs, but argues that it could be more effective with less limitation.
Obama nominates defense acquisition chief
Katrina McFarland has been performing the assistant secretary’s duties since October 2011 while serving as president of Defense Acquisition University.
SAIC provides professional, technical services to DOD components
Services include nuclear-related technical assessments for the assistant secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs.
Data Computer Corp. wins 2 DOD cloud-services awards
The task orders are worth $4.3 million for cloud computing design and development as well as operations and maintenance-support services.
Defense board issues cloud recommendations, warnings
DOD should move cautiously but decisively to adopt cloud computing and carry out data center consolidation, board advises.
Panetta fires first shot in defense budget showdown
Get ready for the future's leaner Defense Department.
DLT to supply CAD software to DOD for $81M
DLT's partner Autodesk is a design and engineering software specialist.
ManTech gains DOD extension for anti-terrorism tech work
$17 million extension will further technical and scientific support for Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office.
Obama nominates chiefs for policy, readiness, acquisition
The president nominates three senior Defense Department officials to fill key management positions.
Adayana tutors DOD group on specialized anti-terrorism methods
The contractor and its team will use blended-learning solutions to provide instruction to the DOD's Technical Support Working Group.
$24B NETCENTS 2 awards expected in 2012
The long-delayed NETCENTS-2 contract vehicle is set to be awarded this year, says the Air Force's acquisition chief.
PSI's $96M Military Health System contract covers code updates
Contractor will also test and repair MHS applications and provide systems analysis.
Air Force's Hawkins takes charge as DISA director
Air Force Maj. Gen. Ronnie Hawkins took over the reins as DISA director in a Jan. 11 ceremony.
Air Force planning ahead for cyber future
With a new RFI, the Air Force looks into the future of cyberspace operations.
DOD tries to calm industry fears
Despite projected spending decreases, industry will remain the military’s key partner, a top DOD acquisition official says.
Obama, Panetta outline $489B in defense cuts
The administration plans to shift the Pentagon's focus from ground wars to rebuilding and deterrence while preserving innovation and partnership with industry.
CACI to shore up DOD security clearance procedures
Contractor will provide software engineering and integration services to increase efficiency and timeliness of DOD's security clearance processing.
Defense financial office gets new exec
Recent Defense Department senior executive service appointments include a post in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller).
Navy postpones $10B NGEN RFP
The Navy says it will not release its final NGEN RFP on Dec. 21 but will release a new draft.
What does sequestration really mean for DOD?
The super committee's failure to identify $1.2 trillion in budget cuts was expected to trigger a nightmare for DOD, but is it happening?
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