SAIC co-pilots Air Force warfighter technical testing program

Science Applications International Corp. will provide technical testing assistance to the Air Force under a five-year prime contract that has a maximum value of $85 million.

Northrop agrees on $5M tab for computer outage

Company's payment includes corrective actions it owes Virginia after Northrop's equipment failed, crippling several state agencies last year.

CSC's twin tasks help traffic move safely on US highways

Computer Sciences Corp. will help the Transportation Department improve highway safety as a result of two new DOT task orders that have an estimated combined value of $48 million over 52 months.

Camber acquisition strengthens cybersecurity offerings

Camber Corp. has acquired EADS North America Defense Security and Systems Solutions Inc., a provider of cybersecurity, IT and secure satellite communications services to the Defense Department. Financial terms were not reported.

Intelsat wins $145M job with Armed Forces Radio

Intelsat General Corp. will provide comprehensive satellite connectivity for the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, which provides radio and television programs to U.S. military and civilian personnel abroad.

CGI tasked with cybersecurity enhancement at EPA

CGI Federal Inc. will boost cybersecurity for the Environmental Protection Agency under a $34 million task order from the ITS-EPA II Program Blanket Purchase Agreement.

STG taps former CIA exec to lead intelligence group

A 27-year veteran of the CIA will become vice president of STG’s Intelligence Group in its Civil Agencies Sector and oversee a portfolio with $25 million in revenue.

FAR council urged not to play small-biz favorites

An interim rule intended to create parity among the Small Business Administration's small business programs would inappropriately elevate small businesses participating in the socio-economically based programs above other small businesses, the Professional Services Council said May 16.

Is 'big data' the next big thing? Big Blue thinks so.

The concept of big data mining is the latest example of innovative thinking that has been the hallmark of IBM Corp. since its founding in 1911.

QinetiQ NA selects recent hire as SVP of engineering unit

QinetiQ North America has named David Shrum senior vice president and general manager of its engineering and life-cycle management business unit. In this new role, he will be responsible for revenue and profit generation, customer satisfaction, and employee health and welfare for the Huntsville, Ala., business unit.

SAIC powers up with purchase of energy solutions provider

Science Applications International Corp. has acquired the transmission and distribution engineering capabilities of Patrick Energy Services, a provider of performance-based transmission and distribution power system solutions.

Kratos acquires Columbia, Md., satellite systems developer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. will acquire Integral Systems Inc. in a cash-and-stock transaction worth $266 million, according to announcements by the companies.

GDIT wins $95M contract for CMS claims operations

General Dynamics Corp. will continue providing claims processing support to the Health and Human Services Department under a five-year task order that has a potential value of $95 million.

SF government media provider buys Chicago software maker

Granicus Inc., a government media provider, has acquired Daystar Computer Systems, a provider of agenda management products and services to government agencies. Financial details of the transaction were not reported.

SBA suspension, budget delays take toll on GTSI Q1 revenue

GTSI's first quarter gets a double whammy -- the lingering effects of its SBA suspension and the impact of budget delays.

QinetiQ North America has new business development chief

John Sutton has been named senior vice president of business development at QinetiQ North America responsible for the company's strategy for winning new business.

Who’s savviest about open source: feds or contractors?

According to a new study, government contractors understand open-source software and how it can move government agencies to cloud computing better than government officials do.

New business pushes up SRA's third-quarter numbers

SRA International Inc. saw revenue grow almost 10 percent over the same quarter last year. What's behind their growth?

General Dynamics in hiring mode to meet DOD contract requirements

General Dynamics Corp. has received a five-year Defense Department contract for IT enterprise network services that could be worth as much as $125 million.

DRC pumps in high tech to cut Air Force fuel costs

Dynamics Research Corp. will provide IT assistance to the Air Force in the service's efforts to reduce fuel consumption under a four-year Technical and Developmental Program Support Contract valued at $3.9 million.