People
Kicked upstairs, Brad Boston takes charge
Former Cisco Systems CIO draws on his experience in managing large enterprises.
People
DOE awards $135M contract to SCI Consulting Services
The Hispanic woman-owned small business will be responsible for end-user support, server and database management and other IT services at the department's facilities in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
People
IG: SBInet complexity necessitates outsourcing
The program is too complex for DHS officials to manage without outside support, the IG tells Congress.
People
Army gives ManTech support contract
The new task order has a base of one year and four option years, and a total value of about $80 million.
Acquisition
Kerry calls SBA budget proposal insufficient
The new chairman of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee said the $464 million proposed fiscal 2008 budget represents a 45 percent cut for SBA since 2001.
Modernization
New House VA committee chairman laments latest laptop loss
"There is no excuse for storing sensitive personal information about our veterans on portable government equipment that is not secure,” said Rep. Bob Filner (D-Calif.).
Digital Government
ITAA, CRITA announce alliance
The organizations plan to join forces on public policy issues, programs and events of mutual interest.
People
Budget would give SBA a 5 percent hike over 2006
The president's budget proposal includes $24 million in obligated funds for government contracting and business development.
People
DFI, Detica merge
The new entity will expand its consulting and advanced technology services to U.S. and British national security sectors.
Modernization
Lockheed completes purchase of Management Systems Designers
The acquisition will broaden Lockheed Martin's footprint into IT and scientific solutions for national security and civilian federal agencies.
People
Senate panel concerned about holes in US-VISIT
A Senate committee learns that DHS has no RFID screening system in place, or even in development, that can verify when visitors to the United States exit the country by land.
Acquisition
SBA reassessing small-business IT size standards
A proposed new rule could raise the revenue limits on information technology companies to qualify as small businesses.
People
Perot Systems completes purchase of QSS
The purchase will increase Perot Systems Government Services' federal contracting revenue from 13 percent to 25 percent.
People
Committee to investigate climate change research interference
The House reform committee will look into allegations that the White House Council on Environmental Quality interfered with the work of government climate change scientists.
People
Navy flight ops task order goes to ManTech
ManTech said the task order, issued under the SeaPort Enhanced multiple-award contract, has a potential total value of $39 million.
People
IRS awards $23M software contract to General Dynamics unit
General Dynamics IT will provide systems support for the IRS’ Software Development Life Cycle, which includes the agency’s tax administration applications.
People
GTSI names new VP of finance, controller
Perry Fabi will be responsible for the company’s financial reporting, tax and accounting policies and controls.
Cybersecurity
DOD seeks contractor training requirement rule change
Amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement’s training requirements would apply to contractors who perform information assurance work for DOD.
People
EDS hires Capitol Hill professional
Patricia Sarcone, who once worked for two Senate majority leaders, has joined EDS’ Global Government Affairs team to lead its financial services and e-commerce operations.
People
Dix to direct Juniper's government affairs
The Capitol Hill veteran will act as a liaison between Juniper and Congress, the executive branch and federal agencies.
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