Qwest gets final GSA Networx green light

Qwest Communications International is now cleared to take orders under the Networx Enterprise contract.

Contractor ethics rules may tighten

A proposed rule would require contractors to establish a code of ethics and put internal controls in place to detect and prevent improper conduct in contracting.

Two companies get WITS about them

GSA has awarded its Washington Interagency Telecommunications Systems 3 contract to Verizon Business Network Services Inc. and Level 3 Communications LLC.

Safe bet

Green IT is good for the environment and good for the bottom line.

Kratos expands DOD reach with acquisition

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Inc. plans to acquire Haverstick Consulting Inc. for about $90 million in cash and stock.

Verizon to upgrade communications at Fort Huachuca

Verizon Business will modernize communications infrastructure and systems at the Army's Fort Huachuca in Arizona under a new task order worth up to $20 million.

General Dynamics dives into submarine technology

General Dynamics Corp.'s Electric Boat division will continue to develop advanced submarine technologies for the Navy under a $53.7 million contract modification.

Input sees $123B in '08 fed opportunities

The top technology business opportunities in the federal government in fiscal year 2008 could bring $123 billion into the coffers of contractors, according to research firm Input.

CDW-G adds small-biz partners

Three small businesses have joined CDW-G's Small Business Partner Consortium, giving them a close relationship to the reseller.

Conference: Acquisition concerns all agencies

Acquisition is an issue for all agencies to worry about, and a number are undertaking efforts to improve their technologies and business practices.

Feds seek young workers to fill ranks

Speakers at the Executive Leadership Conference spoke with determination and enthusiasm about the need to recruit young professionals to serve in the acquisition workforce.

IBM sees real promise in virtual world

IBM Corp. is using 3D Internet technology increasingly to hold meetings, teach courses and allow employees around the world to interact as if they were in the same place.

Panel: Acquisition woes not easing

After years of efforts to reform procurement, the government has not made as much progress as advocates of change would like, according to a panel at the Executive Leadership Conference.

DOD extends TCS satellite contract

TeleCommunication Systems Inc. will continue to support spectrum management of the Wideband Global Satcom Satellite system under a new agreement.

GAITS enrolled for Education security management

Global Analytic IT Services Inc. has won a contract from the Education Department to provide managed security services.

SRA to support DHS infrastructure protection

DHS has awarded SRA International a $24.7 million task order the company's GSA schedule contract.

Ohio picks voting system test firm

Ohio has chosen SysTest Labs to test electronic voting systems for security and functionality.

MIL scores FAA technical, financial work

The MIL Corp. will provide information technology and financial support to the Federal Aviation Administration under a new seven-year contract.

Qwest gets railroad deal

Qwest Communications will provide a network that will carry a suite of digital services to nearly 60 offices nationwide for the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board.

It's final: CDW goes private

CDW has fulfilled its ambitions to return to private ownership.