Former Stanley CEO joins Pragmatics board
With the addition of former Stanley chairman, president and CEO Philip Nolan to its advisory board, Pragmatics has begun laying the foundation for an eventual initial public offering.
CACI reveals repurchase program
CACI announces it will buy back $175 million in stock.
GAO protests Booz Allen bid
The Government Accountability Office want to yank a $25 million task order from the large contractor.
Northrop hires staff as it readies new HQ
Northrop Grumman is gutting its new headquarters in Falls Church, Va., to be ready for a late-summer move-in. Only about half of its California-based staff will make the move.
New Navy review board will stand watch for fraudulent contract behavior
Charges of alleged bribery of a public official in connection with a kickback scandal involving millions of dollars in Navy funds have prompted the creation of a contract review board.
How many DHS contractors are there really?
In an addition mix-up, a consulting firm reported DHS contractors number more than 210,000. The real figure was later found to be about 100,000.
Are performance-based contracts worth the effort?
Performance-based contracts are easy to talk about but hard to implement. Two IBM experts explain why.
HP unveils cloud partner program
Hewlett-Packard launched its CloudSystem partner program for users to develop cloud skills and receive guidance on the necessary business model changes.
Cisco exec Paul Brubaker joins new company
The former Cisco executive who led its Internet Business Solutions Group accepts a top post at D.C.-based IT consulting firm Synteractive.
Cisco cloud buy expands its services
Cisco intends to buy software provider NewScale.
SAIC to pursue bolder acquisition strategy, sell off a portion of its business
As contractors make moves to realign businesses with growing sectors, SAIC is selling off oil and gas IT service units and buoying its acquisition strategy.
DOD revises cyber budget upward by $1 billion
To buoy network security adequately, the Defense Department is requesting another $1 billion to cover activities previously left out.
Boeing's $323M intell system stalled by protests
Alleged missteps in the selection of Boeing Co. as prime contractor for a new intelligence-gathering aircraft system bound for Afghanistan have grounded the project until the Army can redress the issues.
DOD's shutdown plan for military, civilians detailed in guidance
In the face of a federal shutdown, the Defense Department has outlined a contingency plan in a draft memo.
NetApp to buy LSI's Engenio video and data storage business
NetApp to purchase Engenio in a $480 million all-cash deal.
VA's IT management moves forward
Veterans Affairs Secretary Roger Baker reports on the progress the VA has made in transforming its IT management.
The month that was
A roundup of the top contracting news and events of the last 30 days.
Social Security Administration
A snapshot of the budget, people and initiatives driving the Social Security Administration.
DARPA director's ties to company questioned
Regina Dugan, director of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, founded one of the 14 companies awarded a $400,000 agency contract.
Finmeccanica prepares DRS unit for sale
Finmeccanica is looking to raise between $700 million and $800 million by selling assets from DRS Technologies, its U.S. unit.
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