ManTech’s IT support to DHS props up Safety Act

ManTech International’s four-year award will provide the DHS Office of Science and Technology with IT services to support the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technology Act of 2002.

SAIC tasked with logistics support at two major Marine camps

Under a GSA task order worth $35 million or more, SAIC will provide logistics support to the U.S. Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, N.C., and Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Harris’ VA task order helps veterans monitor their health care

Harris Corp.’s first task order under Veterans Affairs Department BPA calls for the contractor to support the VA’s Medication Monitoring and Tracking Module and the My Goals Module.

Budget cuts won't stop DOD IT spending in 2012, forecast predicts

DOD's appetite for IT expected to be diminished, but still healthy

Is small business ready for DHS' $3B FirstSource II?

The Homeland Security Department's new seven-year, $3 billion FirstSource II contract should be a dream for small busiesses but can they meet the agency's multitude of demands?

American Systems adds professional services vet as unit VP

American Systems taps veteran executive Edward Lussier to be its vice president and executive director of the Professional Services Federal Market business.

CSC option pickup continues IT, procurement support for NASA

With NASA exercising the second option period of its Shared Services Center contract, CSC will continue to provide the financial management, IT and other support to the space agency.

Harris team will recode VA health care system to meet HIPAA deadline

Harris Corp.’s new five-year, $5.3 million contract from the Veterans Affairs Department will help the VA’s Health Administration Center comply with the new international medical coding standards and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Former Northrop and CIA engineer joins TASC

Bob Pattishall, an engineer whose career includes positions at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems and the CIA National Reconnaissance Office, is joining TASC Inc. as a vice president.

Can Silver Lining live up to its name in education IT offerings?

Startup company Silver Lining wants to win mobile IT contracts from federal agencies and statewide education systems so it is offering some pilot concepts in Virginia and West Virginia.

ICF award expands its tech support of Head Start program

ICF International Inc. will expand its technical assistance and training for the Health and Human Services Department’s Head Start program as a result of a new contract from the HHS Administration for Children and Families worth $34.3 million.

Can fiscal 2012 budget balance cuts and new IT programs?

Federal IT spending requests are slightly ahead of 2011 levels with continuing resolutions and budget cuts competing with cybersecurity, cloud computing and mobile computing requirements, according to immixGroup.

USAJobs: Lesson or warning?

OPM's USAJobs experience reignites perennial insourcing/outsourcing debate.

ICF hires expert to strengthen clients' HR programs

ICF has hired a former DHS human resources executive to improve its clients' human capital and performance management programs.

Harris operates to install VA surgical management system

Harris Corp. will integrate a commercial off-the-shelf surgical workflow management solution for the Veterans Affairs Department's surgical hospitals.

CGI continues tech support for Marine Corps storage system

CGI wins a contract renewal with the Marine Corps worth $20.16M.

GAO wants GSA to reopen e-mail contract

GAO agrees with protesters over the location of data centers and other issues.

ICF continues tech aid for CDC community health program

ICF will continue to provide technical and other assistance to HHS under a 7-year contract that is valued at $70 million.

Renamed small biz offers feds tablet computing solutions

Brubaker Consulting Service, now renamed Silver Lining, has been providing technology advisory services to public and private sectors for the past two years.

Will contractors require training to protect sensitive info?

Federal officials want contractors who have access to government record systems and sensitive information to know their responsibilities.