DHS awards engineering and technical assistance contracts

Four contractors will compete for $389 million in task orders to support the Homeland Security Department’s Office of Cybersecurity and Communication.

Networx awards: Commerce, Labor, State lead the pack

The General Services Administration has released a list of 86 federal agencies that have awarded contracts to telecom providers through the Networx contract.

SAIC snaps up R.W. Beck

Science Applications International Corp. will acquire R.W. Beck Group Inc., a provider of business and technical consulting services related to engineering, energy and infrastructure.

Perot to assist with IT initiatives at Fort Monmouth

Perot Systems Corp. will continue providing IT support services to Fort Monmouth, N.J., under a three-year, $37 million Army contract.

Feds announce billions available for broadband grants

Vice President Biden announced that $4 billion worth of broadband grants and loans are now available under the recovery act.

Desktop IV proved IDIQs could work

Controversial in its day, Desktop IV proved indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts could give agencies a vehicle to buy large quantities of hardware in a streamlined fashion.

Level 3 brings an engineer's approach to Networx

Level 3 relishes odd duck status on Networx contract as it pushes the advantages of its fiber network.

SAIC to support communications infrastructure at Fort Polk

Science Applications International Corp. will provide a variety of information technology support services to the Army base and facilities at Fort Polk, La.

Networx pressure on agencies to increase

As the 2010 deadline gets closer, agencies will feel more and more heat -- both financial and political.

CSC wins Navy task order for IT network support

CSC will assist the Navy with information technology services under a one-year task order worth an estimated $29 million.

GSA calls monthly Networx meetings to speed transition

The General Services Administration hopes regular meetings of the transition working group will speed agencies' switch to Networx.

General Dynamics boosts SPAWAR network communications

General Dynamics has won a $51 million contract to provide network communications services to the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center.

Virginia senate questions Northrop contract

A huge outsourcing contract is missing its deadlines to transform Virginia's information technology infrastructure.

Verizon gets GSA go ahead on MTIPS

Verizon Communications Inc. joins AT&T Inc., Qwest Communications Inc. and Sprint Solutions Inc. as a Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service provider under the General Services Administration’s Networx telecommunications contract.

Jacobs expands IT services for Marine Corps

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. will provide information technology services to the Marine Corps under a three-year contract that has a potential value of $9.9 million.

SRA will upgrade DOD Joint Staff IT functions

SRA International will provide new communications infrastructure for the Joint Staff Information Network under a 31-month contract could be worth as much as $63 million.

GSA chief-to-be vows to prod Networx transition

The nominee to head the General Services Administration plans to keep close tabs on agencies to ensure that they complete the Networx transition on schedule.

AT&T chief trusts old pros and new technology

AT&T Government Solutions chief Don Herring applies experience and engineering skills to federal agency work.

Eye on M&A

Telecom and technology companies, such as Deloitte, Verizon Wireless, AT&T and Bivio Networks, are tackling strategic acquisitions despite an economy that makes such deals challenging.

Networx task-order update

A directory of all the Networx task orders awarded to date.