ManTech first-quarter numbers show growth across the board

ManTech International Corp. saw its first-quarter 2011 revenue reach $700.9 million, up 19 percent from $587.6 million in the first quarter of 2010, according to a company statement released at the close of business April 28.

Medical marijuana creates budding business opportunity

The legal pot industry has prompted small businesses to roll out new software to meet its growing needs.

DynCorp resolves false claims suit with $7.7M payment

The United States government has settled a whistle-blower lawsuit against DynCorp International LLC and The Sandi Group, according to an announcement from the Justice Department. DynCorp has agreed to pay the U.S. $7.7 million to resolve allegations, and TSG agreed to pay $1.01 million.

Northrop, UMBC spur growth of cybersecurity solutions firms

Northrop Grumman Corp. and the University of Maryland Baltimore County Research Park Corp. on April 21 officially opened the Cync Program incubator facility to attract more technology companies to develop solutions to counter cybersecurity threats.

Calibre team provides IT, other support to Army National Guard

Calibre Systems Inc. has won a five-year blanket purchase agreement worth up to $45 million for IT and program management support to the Army National Guard.

35 firms to divvy up $2.5B Army contract

Thirteen large contractors and 22 small businesses have been named to the Army’s $2.5 billion Operations, Planning, Training and Resource Support Services prime contract, known as OPTARSS II.

Small biz wins $49M DOD disaster recovery software BPA

Virtual Corp., a New Jersey software and consulting company, has secured a $49 million Defense Department blanket purchase agreement for its disaster recovery software solutions.

Defense industry's confidence shaken by budget battles

The continuing resolutions paralyzed defense spending for months, and the damage remains even after the budget passes.

N.J. professional services firm gains local Edge

Artech Information Systems LLC, a provider of workforce solutions to the government, has acquired Edge Professional Services LLC, a Washington, D.C., information technology services firm.

What's behind Intelligent Decisions' strong and steady growth?

Intelligent Decisions CEO Harry Martin explains the factors that have driven his company's success and offers insights into trends in today's market.

GSA plans would ease effects of shutdown, administrator says

GSA Administrator Martha Johnson tells anxious contractors that a government shutdown "would be a real disrupter" but the agency has had plans in place since the last shutdown in 1995 to ease the effects of any new closure.

Alaska natives defend set-aside program before Senate committee

Advocates say the program is successing and building businesses, which doesn't mean the program should end.

CA Technologies’ acquisition extends reach in government sector

CA Technologies is extending its reach into the public sector with the announced purchase of Base Technologies, a private consulting firm focused on the management of government IT assets.

Former GSA procurement chief goes to the Hill again

Emily Murphy will be working on small-business contracting and workforce issues for a House committee.

Lee Technologies acquired by French energy management firm

Lee Technologies Inc. has been acquired by Schneider Electric, a French energy management company. The financial terms of the acquisition were not reported.

A-T Solutions expands reach into intelligence community

A-T Solutions Inc. is strengthening its offerings in the intelligence field with the creation of an Intelligence Solutions Group that will offer professional services and customized technology products to the intelligence community.

GTEC takes new name, branding from Greek mythology

Global Defense Technology & Systems Inc. has changed its name and brand to Sotera Defense Solutions Inc.

EMC buys Reston-based security analysis provider

EMC Corp. has acquired NetWitness Corp., a private provider of network security analysis solutions. The financial terms of the deal, which closed April 1, were not reported.

SBA launches contracting program for women

Contracting officers can now set-aside contracts for woman-owned small businesses, under an interim rule issued April 1.

KEYW locks up purchase of cybersecurity provider

KEYW Corp. has made its 10th acquisition since its founding in 2008, acquiring JKA Technologies Inc., a privately held provider of cybersecurity solutions to the intelligence community.