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.
DHS requires more personal information from employees, contractors
DHS says it is expanding the types of personal information it will collect on employees and contractors who require long-term access.
Deepwater gets new acquisition chief
The Coast Guard Acquisition Directorate has a new rear admiral in charge — Ronald Rábago.
Northrop Grumman taps Cheryl Janey as VP of Civil Systems
Cheryl Janey is named vice president of operations for Northrop Grumman’s Information Systems sector’s Civil Systems division.
Virginia CIO ousted in contract dispute
The CIO of the Virginia Information Technologies Agency has been removed from his post in an apparent dispute with the newly installed Virginia Secretary of Technology.
DHS scrutiny of services contracts draws flak
DHS' new mandatory reviews of professional service contracts: A good idea or too tough to do?
ManTech names Prior as president
ManTech today announced that Larry Prior is its new president and chief operating officer, replacing Robert Coleman.
Poaching employees hurts contractors and agencies alike
Government agencies and contractors should set aside their heated competition over skilled workers to keep costs down and prevent excessive turnover.
Conflicting factors will keep fed contracting growth rates low
An analysis of the Obama administration’s proposed 2010 federal budget finds four key accelerators that should provide contracting opportunities in 2010 and beyond.
Forecaster tells contractors to lower expectations after Recovery Act jolt
In a year of transition, government contractors should expect flat budgets for the next few years, according to FedSources.
E-Verify on hold again as administration reviews rule
The E-Verify rule for contractors will be postponed until September, according to TechAmerica.
House bill would require competition on TSA biometric contract
The pending House bill would make the TSA put up for competitive bid a longstanding, sole-provider contract for processing fingerprints for backgrounds checks on aviation workers.
USIS buys professional services firm Labat-Anderson
US Investigations Services has acquired Labat-Anderson, a professional services firm that provides litigation support and information systems to government agencies.
Boeing relocates missile division from Arlington to Huntsville
Boeing is relocating its missile division from Arlington, Va. to Huntsville, Ala.
Peer-to-peer software facilitates collaboration and security threats
Peer-to-peer software, which allows a network of users to search and share data files, poses an inherent risk to government agencies that need to meet stringent privacy and security requirements.
Uncertainty stalks defense and IT services sectors
Areas for potential growth exist in the federal information technology and professional services sector despite a recent slowing of contract award activity.
Deloitte closes BearingPoint practice buy
Deloitte LLP has closed the acquisition of the assets it purchased from BearingPoint’s North American Public Services practice, Deloitte officials said today.
Contract wins solidify Lockheed's ranking
Lockheed Martin holds onto the the No. 1 ranking for 15 straight years by continuing to win large contracts and build its base through strategic acquisitions.
Senate bill would suspend competitive sourcing
Federal agencies would be encouraged to bring previously contracted work in-house under a new bill introduced by Sen. Barbara Mikulski.
Torti steps down as Stanley's SVP of technical programs
Christopher Torti, senior vice president and group manager of Stanley Inc.’s Technical Programs Group, is leaving the company to pursue future career opportunities.
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