House passes technology, science bills
The House has approved bills designed to strengthen federal agencies' cooperation on international science and technology research and on domestic science education.
Vangent helps OPM administer federal health benefits
Vangent has won a five-year, $15 million contract to help the Office of Personnel Management administer the federal employees’ health benefits program.
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.
Antarctica opportunity beckons contractors
National Science Foundation contract draws big names from the contractor community hungry for long-term opportunities.
SBInet continues to draw fire
The three-year-old SBInet project is proceeding with construction under sharp criticism and lukewarm assessments by government inspectors.
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.
False Claims Act lawsuit filed against Deepwater contractors
A whistleblower has filed a lawsuit alleging serious deficiencies in performance by the prime contractors for the $24 billion Deepwater procurement by the Coast Guard.
CACI to assist Navy with combat aviation training
CACI International Corp. will furnish management, technical, data analysis and information technology services to the Chief of Naval Air Training under a $30 million contract.
CSC will consolidate visa systems for State Department
Computer Sciences Corp. will consolidate visa processing for the State Department under a five-year contract valued at up to $36 million.
Senate panel approves IT oversight bill
A Senate panel has approved legislation to require federal agencies to set up Web sites to track IT projects and create 'tiger teams' for troubled projects.
Commerce readies contract for broadband grant support
The Commerce Department released a schedule showing that it is preparing to hire a contractor in June to help manage its huge broadband grant program.
GSA issues sources-sought notice for managed hosting
The General Services Administration wants input from large and small companies capable of providing managed hosting services that would support automated federal acquisition.
Boeing relocates missile division from Arlington to Huntsville
Boeing is relocating its missile division from Arlington, Va. to Huntsville, Ala.
SBInet planning improves, IG says
Customs and Border Protection has made gains in defining and meeting the goals of border technology systems, according to a new IG report.
CSC to support DOD communications infrastructure
Computer Sciences Corp. will furnish systems engineering and program support services to the Army project manager responsible for maintaining communications transmission systems under a contract potentially worth $226 million over three years.
Opinion
DOD must replenish skills among employees
Defense Secretary Robert Gates' proposed plan to replace thousands of contractor employees with new full-time government employees raises a number of important questions.
SBInet tower construction begins
The construction of 17 permanent towers for the SBInet system at the border of Arizona and Mexico started May 4.
Coast Guard searches for EVM system
The Coast Guard is looking for a contractor to implement an earned value management system at its Aviation Logistics Center at Elizabeth City, N.C.
Jacobs prepares for tough year
Jacobs Engineering Group keeps growth going by making acquisitions and winning important government contract vehicles.
DAI turns dreams into reality
Development Alternatives Inc.'s Steven O’Connor talked to Staff Writer Doug Beizer about the company's aid projects and the role of technology in international development.
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