Acquisition support still a good market for contractor
There's no resolution in sight for the shrinking talent pool of federal employees who have the expertise and knowledge to handle the ever-increasing number of government procurements.
Is the acquisition workforce too small -- or too big?
In response to a recent article, a reader suggested that the Obama administration is trying to solve the wrong problem in government acquisition.
St. Louis firm aids in largest DOD medical training consolidation
World Wide Technology Inc. will assist in the largest consolidation of military medical training in Defense Department history, thanks to a two-year, $27 million contract for technical and supply chain assistance.
L-3 will put more AF pilots in the virtual driver’s seat
The Air Force has awarded L-3 Communications LLP a $20.9 million contract option to build another technologically advanced F-16 Mission Training Center.
Security agencies release Top 25 programming errors
Developers of the Top 25 list of programming errors include DHS, NSA, MITRE and the SANS Institute, and they hope to have the list included in standard contract language that would help make software developers accountable for the security of their products.
General Dynamics wins $387M Army contract
General Dynamics Corp. will provide a variety of technical support and training advisory services to the Army under a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $387 million.
CACI to provide logistics support to Navy, Marine Corps
CACI International Inc. will assist the Navy and Marine Corps with logistics analysis and training support under a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $190 million if all options are exercised.
Software consortium offers helping hand on thorny technical problems
When government contractors and some federal agencies seek advice on tricky technical problems or program training, they often turn to the nonprofit Systems and Software Consortium Inc.
What's the best shortcut to mastering business development?
Training is critical — and the quickest way to master business development skills.
General Physics makes play for training company
General Physics Corp. has added to its training portfolio with the acquisition of PerformTech, which develops custom courseware and training solutions for government agencies.
MCR, American University form program management training program
MCR and American University join forces to create a new training program aimed at government acquisition professionals.
General Dynamics to support Defense Acquisition University
General Dynamics has been awarded $16 million to support the Defense Acquisition University.
Apptis wins IT services work with Defense Acquisition University
Apptis Inc. will provide network engineering, information assurance and other services to the Defense Department under a three-year contract worth a total of $28.4 million.
CSC wins recompete for Education's online library
CSC will operate an online digital library for the Education Department under a new five-year contract worth up to $29 million.
CSC to assist GSA with cyber investigations training
CSC will design and teach cybersecurity courses for the General Service Administration under a new $85 million contract.
Four grab share of $140M security training contract
American Systems, General Dynamics Corp., GovSource Inc. and Northrop Grumman Corp. will compete for training task orders under a $140 million contract with the Army.
DynCorp deal targets new markets
DynCorp plans to acquire Phoenix Consulting Group in a move that will bring new capabilities and customers to the company.
American Systems upgrades USDA communications
American Systems will modernize communications for the Agriculture Department under a blanket purchase agreement that has a potential value of $20 million.
The hunt is on for cyberwarriors
A new program tries to find young people that could meet the government's need for more highly skilled cybersecurity professionals.
How DOD's certification program works
DOD published a manual describing various job categories, including technical and management positions, and the different certifications that meet the training requirement. Here are a few examples.
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