Modernization

GTSI completes Prometheus installation for Navy

The $15 million secure system for the Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command is designed to defend the service's networks against intrusion and compromise.

People

Acquisition Solutions hires 3 execs

The trio will work to expand the company's ability to advise federal agencies on strategy formulation and organizational transformation.

People

Tom Foust joins Intelsat General as sales VP

He will lead the company's government sales efforts, which include the Defense Department, NATO, and civilian and intelligence agencies.

Cybersecurity

Contractors must comply with HSPD-12

The new federal rule requires federal contracts to include compliance when contractors and subcontractors must have access to federal facilities or information systems.

People

SRA hires HR specialist

Dan Ward, a 28-year professional, has joined SRA International as vice president and human capital officer.

Modernization

Army orders $19M in new computer systems

The order will provide rugged Appliqué Computer Systems and peripheral equipment for the Army’s Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and Below program.

Digital Government

GTSI faces Nasdaq delisting

The reseller has not filed the required Form 10-Q for the quarter that ended Sept. 30 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

People

Lockheed Martin unveils Savi Group

The new organization will integrate real-time information solutions and manage the security of global supply chains.

Acquisition

State keeps Harris Corp. busy with consular affairs

The $42 million follow-on contract calls for Harris to provide technical support services at more than 230 U.S. embassies and consulates.

Modernization

Homeland Security investors to meet next month

Financial organizations will sponsor a one-day Homeland Security Investor Conference.

Digital Government

PSC forms competitiveness committee

The new Services Industry Competitiveness Committee will examine critical market issues and drivers affecting the structure and competitiveness of the industry.

Digital Government

SBA revises its timetable for small-business size reporting

The Small Business Administration issued a long-awaited rule last week that gives small businesses a new timetable for recertifying their size status.

People

GAO reports progress on info classification at Justice, FBI

The new GAO report, however, recommends that Justice institute a more complete staffing strategy to handle its classified information and new internal controls.

People

IG report has good news for small firms

Industry expects little negative effect from IG’s review of GSA purchases.

People

OPM lauds five agencies for management excellence

Linda Springer, director of the Office of Personnel Management, presented the 2006 Presidential Award for Management Excellence this week.

Acquisition

Reaction to new SBA regs mixed

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce favors the new regulations, while the American Small Business League calls them deceptive.

Cybersecurity

Amit Yoran becomes CEO at NetWitness

The former DHS and In-Q-Tel executive joins the forensic analysis product provider to increase the company's presence in the security market.

People

American Systems names new government services VP

Larry Mendenhall brings more than 20 years of consulting experience to the government IT solutions provider.

Acquisition

ITAA to Congress: Pass tax credit before adjourning

It calls passage of a tax credit a credibility issue for Congress and a jobs issue for America.

Acquisition

SBA takes steps to boost small-biz contracts

A regulation will require small businesses to recertify their size status on long-term contracts, and a new score card aims to better monitor each agency’s small-business goals and achievements.