Raytheon to continue deploying airport security equipment
The FAA has exercised a one-year option to Raytheon Co. to continue installing and integrating explosives detection equipment at airports.
Reform drama
The White House intends to act quickly on recommendations by a high-level government panel that call for sweeping changes in conducting public-private competitions. But Congress could slow implementation of some of the planned reforms until it has a chance to review administration proposals and put its own stamp on the new rules.
Study suggests GSA combine functions
The General Services Administration has been advised in a new study to streamline some operations run separately within the Federal Supply Service and Federal Technology Service. However, questions remain whether making the changes will happen, or if the study missed an opportunity to recommend more fundamental restructuring.
Inside Track
The library at the National Gallery of Art seeks to replace its library system with a modern, commercial one.
Unitech lands TSA support contract
Unitech Inc. has won a $16.1 million contract from the Transportation Security Administration to assist in the design, implementation and maintenance of the TSA technology infrastructure.
GAO questions Customs' ability to execute ACE
The General Accounting Office issued a report May 13 calling the Customs Service's Automated Commercial Environment project "a high-risk endeavor" because of its complexity, the agency's lack of acquisition management controls and the decision to complete the project in four years instead of five.
EMA wins two Navy deals for $81 million
Eagan, McAllister Associates Inc. has won a pair of contracts from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division.
Expert advises: Booming fed IT market favors established players
The federal information technology market seems enticing from the outside, but if your company is not already selling in that space or does not have established partners who sell there, it's probably too late to jump in now. That was one conclusion offered by Jim Kane, president and chief executive officer of Federal Sources Inc., at the market research firm's 17th annual federal outlook conference May 8.
GAO faults GSA for slow telecom transition
Many agencies are behind in switching to local telecommunications providers in markets served by Metropolitan Area Acquisition contracts.
Companies excluded from FTS networking conference cry foul
At least 13 companies were turned away from this year's GSA Federal Technology Service Network Services Conference, all of which had exhibited in past years. FTS Commissioner Sandra Bates said the agency was right in turning the companies away, saying it had been FTS policy "for several years" to limit participation to prime contractors of specific vehicles.
TRW, Northrop Grumman sign confidentiality agreement
TRW Inc. and Northrop Grumman Corp. announced May 6 they have signed a confidentiality agreement that will give Northrop Grumman access to non-public financial information from TRW. In light of the agreement, Northrop Grumman has extended its tender offer for shares of TRW to May 17.
Lockheed lands $401 million contract
Lockheed Martin executives like Linda Gooden see the company's capture of the $401 million Consolidated Information Technology Infastructure contract as an important win with an important customer for the Bethesda, Md.-based company.
TRW shareholders reject Northrop offer
Initial indications are that shareholders have rejected Northrop Grumman's proposed acquisition of TRW for $53 per share, plus assumption of $5.5 billion in debt. "TRW shareholders have spoken and their message is clear ? they support the TRW board and the actions it is taking to enhance shareholder value," said Philip Odeen, TRW chairman.
Blackballed
Bill Beeson doesn't like the way his company was treated by General Services Administration officials at a recent conference.
Turf battles loom over info security proposal
Federal officials testifying on Capitol Hill supported efforts to standardize and improve information security but disagreed on the best way to achieve these goals.
NCS Pearson quietly builds federal presence
When Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta announced March 4 that NCS Pearson Government Solutions had won a nine-month, $103.4 million contract to recruit more than 30,000 federal security personnel for airline passenger screening and other responsibilities, the company learned what it means to be thrust into the limelight.
Titan catches a Navy contract
Titan Corp. has been awarded a test and evaluation contract by the Navy potentially worth $188 million through April 2007, the company announced May 1. "This latest award solidifies Titan as a premier provider of [research and testing] services to the Naval aviation community," said Gene Ray, Titan's chairman, president and chief executive officer.
GAO panel recommends ending A-76 process
A panel of federal, academic, union and business representatives are think the government should replace the A-76 process for public-private competitions with a new competitive process based largely on existing Federal Acquisition Regulations.
Executives: Policy a must before air security can work
U.S. leaders must resolve controversial questions surrounding issues such as privacy and a national ID system before the nation can take full advantage of advanced technologies and solutions in aviation security, said four top industry executives at an April 29 conference.
Booz Allen wins DIA anti-terrorism work
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. announced has been selected by the Defense Intelligence Agency as the team leader for the Joint Intelligence Virtual Architecture Systems Integration contract. The contract value is $80 million over more than five years.
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