Army launches buy for knowledge management systems

The Army has issued a request for proposals for a single integrator for its Army Knowledge Online-Enterprise Services program.

Army awards $209M in contracts to support intelligence command

Four companies will vie for work under a $209 million support deal for the Army Intelligence and Security Command.

Air Force seeks new networking capabilities

The Air Force Research Laboratory wants to build a modular data network that can integrate everything from tactical unmanned aerial vehicles to ground forces.

DARPA issues a call for tech-savvy research proposals

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has issued a broad agency announcement seeking research, development, design and testing proposals to be undertaken by the agency's Advanced Technology Office.

Former DOD bigwigs to advise IT services vendor

Data Systems Analysts Inc. has launched a federal advisory board and named two former high-ranking Defense Department officials as members.

Geospatial data standards focus of new DOD group

The recently established Geospatial Intelligence Standards Technical Working Group is a forum for exchanging ideas to standardize and improve sharing geospatial information across Defense Department, intelligence and homeland security agencies.

Defense looking for advanced teleconferencing

The Defense Department is looking for ideas on how to use global videoconferencing technologies to enhance command and control.

Lockheed to build advanced Navy ship

Lockheed Martin Corp. won a $188.2 million development contract from the Navy to design and build the first Flight 0 Littoral Combat Ship, a vessel that will use advanced information systems to improve its warfighting capability.

DISA drafts solicitation for $10b buying vehicle

The Defense Information Systems Agency has issued a draft request for proposals for a sweeping IT buying vehicle that will help convert legacy systems to the Network Centric Enterprise Services program.

Report: Spending on IT contracts surges in 2004

The federal government awarded $155 billion in IT prime contracts in fiscal 2004, a 60 percent increase over IT-related spending in 2003, according to Reston, Va., market research firm Input Inc.

DISA floats draft procurement systems specs

The Defense Information Systems Agency has released a draft in solicitation for an integrated procurement system.

DOD makes award to assist military medical network

KSJ & Associates Inc. won a $30 million contract from the Tri-Service Infrastructure Management Program Office to perform program management functions.

Defense still working out identity management issues

The Defense Department is seeking industry's help in crafting a vision for identity management that balances security with a user's right to privacy.

Army Knowledge Online RFP due within weeks

The Army plans to issue a request for proposals before Thanksgiving in search of a single integrator for the Army Knowledge Online portal.

Lawmakers to DOD: Build EA-compliant systems or else

Congress has added bite to its bark that the Defense Department build or buy systems compatible with the DOD business enterprise architecture.

The future of war is up in the air, commander says

MONTEREY, Calif. ? Space has become one of the most powerful weapons in warfare, and the success of future wars is dependent on space systems, a high ranking Air Force general said.

Army buys rugged PCs for battle management

DRS Technologies Inc. won a $39.5 million contract for ruggedized computers for Army tanks and fighting vehicles.

Army moves forward on billion-dollar IT services procurement

The Army is developing requirements for the IT Enterprise Solutions-2 Services contract and expects to release a request for information next month on the billion-dollar program.

Army outsources HR services

Three contractors have won deals worth a total of $586 million to provide the Army with human resources, personnel and support functions.

FTS stays in final defense spending bill

Two provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act for 2005 that would limit how the Defense Department buys goods and services from General Services Administration contracts were eliminated from the final legislation.