Vendors see opportunities in fed telework

As the federal telework initiative gains momentum, small and midsize vendors will have more opportunities to offer related products and services to the government, industry professionals said.

SAIC wins joint mission support work

Science Applications International Corp. won a 12-year, $219.2 million contract from the U.S. Air Force's Electronic Systems Center, Mission Planning Systems Group, to provide systems engineering and integration support for the Joint Mission Planning System.

SRA tapped to help SEC security

SRA International Inc. won a five-year, $12.7 million task order for information assurance services.

ManTech acquires Gray Hawk

ManTech International Corp. is buying Gray Hawk Systems Inc., an intelligence systems provider, for $100 million in a deal that will help ManTech bust the $1 billion revenue barrier.

New outsourcing consulting firm launches

Consulting firm EquaTerra Inc. has set up a public-sector practice that will focus on government agencies considering outsourcing.

Army biomed research taps Anteon

Anteon International Corp. won a five-year, $10.6 million from the Army to provide scientific and technical support services for the service's biomedical research program.

State taps Analysis for data program

The Analysis Corp. won a five-year, $3.7 million contract from the State Department to provide critical homeland security-related information to embassies, consulates and border security officers.

Verizon prevails in battle for MCI

Verizon Communications Inc. emerged as the winner yesterday with a revised $8.5 billion bid in a crushing 11-week battle with Qwest Communications International Inc. for long-distance company MCI Inc.

NATO starts work on ground surveillance system

A consortium of international companies have won a contract for more than $25.8 million to develop NATO's Alliance Ground Surveillance program.

L-3 aids South Korean Navy

L-3 Communications will help aircraft manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. to modernize systems for eight South Korean Navy maritime patrol and reconnaissance planes.

Davis voices concerns about GSA contract management

Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.) urged the head of the General Services Administration today to review acquisitions that may overlap with the agency's $20 billion Networx telecommunications procurement, fearing that GSA does not have the resources to manage simultaneously all the programs.

Navy taps CACI for support services

CACI International Inc. won a five-year, $9.4 million prime contract to provide command and control support services for the Naval Surface Warfare Center-Dahlgren Division.

O'Neill: Health will help fuel Northrop's growth

Northrop Grumman Corp.'s IT division also will focus on health energy and homeland security as major new market initiatives.

CSSI to assist Naval Reserve Web site

CSSI Inc. won a contract potentially worth $1.2 million to provide engineering and technical support for the Naval Reserve Web site.

BAE wins $56 million in Navy contracts

BAE Systems North American Inc. won two contracts from the Naval Sea Systems Command to provide technical services for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division.

SRA completes Touchstone Consulting deal

SRA International Inc. has completed its acquisition of the privately owned management consultancy, the company said today.

Herley buys ICI for $20 million

Microwave technology firm Herley Industries Inc. has acquired Innovative Concepts Inc. for $20 million, the companies announced.

SAIC wins $110 million NASA contract

Science Applications International Corp. will provide NASA with technical services and support, the company said today.

Industry creates coalition on GSA restructuring

Four national trade associations have formed a coalition to voice industry's views on the General Services Administration's planned reorganization.

Contractors share huge deal from EPA

SRA International Inc. and Project Performance Corp. won a five-year, $276 million contract from the Environmental Protection Agency for information technology advisory and assistance services.