DynCorp lands $450M Navy contingency services deal

A team of three companies, led by DynCorp International Inc., won a five-year, $450 million contract from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command to deliver global disaster response services.

Deloitte recruits Ridge for state government practice

In a move to enhance its state government practice, Deloitte and Touche USA LLP has hired Tom Ridge as a consultant.

CACI to support Air Force medical logistics

The Air Force tapped CACI International Inc. to support its automated information system for medical logistics and facilities management and maintenance for military personnel worldwide.

San Francisco re-ups SAIC unit for 511

Science Applications International Corp. has won a four-year, $11 million contract to continue development, operations and maintenance of the San Francisco Bay Area 511 Regional Transit Information System.

Let the chips fall where they may

Gubernatorial elections in 36 states mean new CIOs, fresh initiatives.

SYS Technologies wins software development pact

SYS Technologies Inc. won an engineering support contract with the U.S. Navy's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center in San Diego.

Governors push alliance for e-health

The nation's governors have thrown their weight behind a sweeping new initiative, the State Alliance for e-Health, intended to make e-health records part of everyday life.

Merlin gives VA preventative dose of Web security

The Veterans Affairs Department has tapped Merlin International Inc. to bolster its Internet security.

NASCIO salutes innovative state IT projects

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers announced this week its 2006 Recognition Awards for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Information Technology in State Government.

Michigan's Takai takes NASCIO helm

<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED) </font color> Michigan CIO Terri Takai said she will serve as president of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers for 2006-07, succeeding Wisconsin CIO Matt Miszewski.

Online forum | Ask Guy Timberlake

Staff writer Ethan Butterfield moderated an online forum featuring Guy Timberlake of the American Small Business Coalition.<br><a href="http://www.washingtontechnology.com/news/forum/forums/29527-2.html">Transcript</a>

Help or hassle?

In small-business IT contracting, the challenge is distinguishing which agencies have the dollars and a willingness to assist.

Aquilent to spark USGS Web improvement

The U.S. Geological Survey awarded a blanket purchase order agreement for Web development, management and services to Aquilent Inc.

WWT to consolidate Missouri IT procurement

The Show-Me State has tapped World Wide Technology Inc. as its primary vendor for a range of IT products and services under a $110 million contract.

BAE wins $482M future-warfare center deal

BAE Systems Inc. will deliver comprehensive systems integration and engineering services to the Space and Missile Defense Command for its future-warfare center under a 10-year contract potentially worth $482 million.

IBM closes MRO buy

In a move to bolster its service-oriented architecture and asset management business, IBM Corp. has completed the acquisition of MRO Software Inc. for $740 million.

Virginia re-ups CGI-AMS for e-procurement work

<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED) </font>Virginia has renewed a contract with CGI-AMS Inc. to run the Old Dominion's electronic procurement portal.

Virginia re-ups CGI-AMS for e-procurement work

CGI-AMS Inc. won a five-year, $65 million contract renewal to host, maintain and operate Virginia's Web-based procurement portal.

Accenture wins $199M Calif. retirement system deal

Accenture Ltd. will modernize the technology backbone of California's public pension fund under a five-year contract, worth $199 million.

Fear factor

Spike in malicious hacking creates need for vigorous action at state level.