Chertoff wants private-sector help with traveler screening
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff suggested the private IT sector could help develop and operate traveler screening databases for the government.
Seven companies to consult Navy on contract research
The Navy has awarded the contracts for a program to determine whether it should outsource certain jobs to the private sector or continue to perform them internally.
Two companies win NASA software testing work
Titan Corp. and Northrop Grumman Corp. each have $200 million contracts to compete for work involving the independent verification and validation of software.
Raytheon gets Massachusetts intelligence center work
Raytheon Co. has won a six-month, $2.9 million contract to install intelligence analysis software for the commonwealth's antiterror fusion center.
Eight companies qualify to chase San Diego IT outsourcing deal
San Diego County has qualified eight major systems integrators to compete as prime contractors for the renewal of its enterprisewide IT outsourcing project.
Navy taps BearingPoint for strategic sourcing work
BearingPoint wins five-year, $55.8 million contract to support the fleet's strategic sourcing initiatives.
Across the Digital Nation: Battle lines drawn in fed competitive environment
With the rapid growth in IT spending over the past four years, the competitive landscape in the federal government market has intensified. As I have done for previous Top 100 issues, here are some of my observations about the federal IT market.
Infotech and the Law: Ruling on age bias could hinder outsourcing
In addition to all of the pricing, competition, human resources and other pressures facing government IT contractors, the Supreme Court just added one more: new exposure to age discrimination claims filed by older workers who are harmed by employment decisions that appear to be neutral.
Vendors see opportunities in fed telework
As the federal telework initiative gains momentum, small and midsize vendors will have more opportunities to offer related products and services to the government, industry professionals said.
New outsourcing consulting firm launches
Consulting firm EquaTerra Inc. has set up a public-sector practice that will focus on government agencies considering outsourcing.
Money in the middle: Analyst claims midsize states are at cutting edge of IT
Systems integrators and IT companies that want to keep abreast of the latest trends and innovations in state and local contracting need look no further than midsize states.
Microsoft-managing: Software maker strengthens its position at Homeland Security
The Homeland Security Department soon will consolidate the e-mail systems of its 22 agencies, and it should surprise no one that Microsoft Corp.'s Outlook e-mail application is way ahead in the competition before it even begins.
Across the Digital Nation: Craft the proper IT outsourcing message
Information technology outsourcing is a tough sell in the state and local government market. An arena defined largely by the contract structure, scope and transition of ownership, IT outsourcing can be sidetracked and curtailed by obstacles ranging from turf issues and security concerns to labor unions and public opinion.
All eyes on Texas
Systems integrators and several states are watching to see whether Texas will succeed with a groundbreaking project that involves outsourcing human services and Medicaid eligibility determination.
Taking Exception: Read the contract, not the label
As attorneys representing American Systems Consulting Inc., or ASCI, we have a different view regarding GAO's decision in our client's contract protest. GAO's decision affirmed a simple holding: Agencies can use the simplified ordering procedures for GSA schedules, but only for those services listed.
Seven integrators eye San Diego IT outsourcing renewal
More than a half dozen large systems integrators are considering whether to bid as prime contractors on San Diego County's IT outsourcing contract renewal this year.
BearingPoint wins San Diego County tax system deal
BearingPoint Inc. has won a three-year, $31 million contract from San Diego County to provide an integrated property tax system.
Buy Lines: On ethics: vigilance ? and balance
At the sentencing of former Boeing Co. executive Mike Sears, who pled guilty for his role in the Darleen Druyun case, U.S. Attorney Paul McNulty announced the formation of a new procurement-fraud task force. This is just the latest example of how ethics in government contracting has drawn the spotlight as never before.
House panel investigates ANCs: Federal unions also question unique status of Alaska Native corporations
The House Government Reform Committee is investigating whether the special regulations giving Alaska Native corporations an edge in federal contracting are benefiting the government or Alaska natives.
History lesson: San Diego County vows not to repeat mistakes with new outsourcing pact
Three years ago, San Diego County's massive IT outsourcing program teetered on the verge of collapse.
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