Navy training command tech support deal goes to CSC
The Naval Education and Training Command has awarded a four-year, $100 million contract to Computer Sciences Corp. for IT support services.
Oracle gets CRM capabilities with Siebel purchase
Analysts are predicting Oracle Corp. will increase its footprint in the federal IT market through an agreement to buy customer relationship management provider Siebel Systems Inc. for $5.85 billion.
DARPA focuses on Cubic Corp. for R&D on laser communications
The deal is a continuation of Cubic's work on the second phase of the Dynamic Optical Tags program to enhance long-range, covert, two-way data exchange and reconfiguration.
Air Force calls on General Dynamics for radios
The Air Force Special Operations Command has awarded an $8.9 million contract to General Dynamics Corp. for delivery of 1,402 combat search-and-rescue radios.
Agencies loading up on processing power
From NOAA to NASA, teams find critical uses for high-performance systems.
Naval-warfare systems engineering deal awarded to SRC
The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center in Charleston, S.C., has awarded a $5.1 million contract to Scientific Research Corp. to provide systems engineering and other services.
Illinois inks toll system deal with SAIC
SAIC's Security and Transportation Technology business unit will provide equipment to upgrade the state tollway violation enforcement system.
Air Force base operations support deal goes to CSC
Computer Sciences Corp. will provide a range of base maintenance and operations support for the 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base.
Open-source OS popular in theory, if not practice
A growing number of federal IT managers at civilian and defense agencies are receptive to open-source Linux operating systems over Unix, according to a new survey from Larstan Business Reports of Potomac, Md.
Army awards training services deal to DRC
Dynamics Research Corp. will provide services associated with modular and future combat systems equipped forces.
Army modifies contract for robotic work by BAE
The modification increases the total value of the System Development and Demonstration contract from $189 million to $311.3 million
Open-source Linux gaining ground in government, survey says
More than 60 percent of respondents said they either agreed or strongly agreed that architecture with open-source code is valuable and should be adopted.
The Air Force patrols the network
It used to be sufficient to manage networks ad hoc, using a stable of applications. But after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, that approach was no longer an option for the Air Force.
FDIC awards security contract to BearingPoint
BearingPoint will support FDIC's Security Program, and assist with an annual IT security self-assessment.
Coalition of states award supply contract to MPC
The Western States Contracting Alliance, a group of 14 states that pool their purchasing power for certain acquisitions, certified MPC as a supplier.
Commerce awards purchase agreement to DLT for Red Hat services
Under the blanket agreement, the department's 15 agencies will be able to purchase Red Hat software and services from the company.
CDC management support contract awarded to BearingPoint
The contract is to support the CDC's Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response.
HUD picks McDonald Bradley for Web support
The company will manage Web content, mailing lists, bulletin boards, webcasts and online promotions for activities sponsored by the department's Office of Community Planning.
Net-centricity takes wing
As the sun sets over Baghdad, automatic-weapon fire erupts from a concrete building's third-story window.
DOD Defense Research support deal goes to SRA
The Defense Department's Office of the Director of Defense Research and Engineering has awarded SRA International Inc. a contract to provide systems engineering and technical assistance services.
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