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The article features "Washington Technology" 2010 Top 100 companies that sell high-technology products and services to the government market in the U.S. It mentions various companies such as General Dynamics Corporation, Science Applications Corp. and Northrop Grumman Corp. that contributed to a total of 129.9 billion U.S. dollars in revenues from prime contracts in 2009. It also presents the lists of the Top 100 companies and the Top 10 companies per category such as defense, civilian and newcomers.

This section offers news briefs concerning federal contractors in the U.S. as of December 10, 2007. A proposed State Department change to acquisition rules includes federal regulations for issuing identification cards to contractors. The Ethisphere Institute has launched a project to rank the ethics and compliance programs of government contractors. Science Applications International Corp. has promoted Amy Alving to chief technology officer.

This article describes the efforts of the U.S. Homeland Security Department to develop an enterprise architecture so it could prepare its 2005 budget request. Without an architecture that mapped information technology systems to specific business functions, the Office of Management and Budget could have denied the department the funding it wanted for new projects. The department hired Science Applications International Corp. of San Diego, California to help create its architecture. Experts from the company, who had worked with several of the department's legacy agencies, analyzed information technology systems across the 700 disparate computing systems of the department. The department completed the first version of its architecture in September 2003. The effort of the department is just one of many federal enterprise architecture projects under way. Agencies spent $1.4 billion on enterprise architecture and planning in fiscal 2003, according to market research firm Input Inc. As agencies put into place the first blueprints of their information technology environments, systems integrators and other contractors face the question of what happens next. Agencies will need help creating more detailed versions of their architectures. INSET: ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE: QUALITY ISSUES?.

As a liaison between the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local governments, Science Applications International Corp. brokered a compromise in which the state and local jurisdictions gave CDC the names of those in charge of the heath departments that were collecting information about SARS. If CDC needed to review the data of a particular region, it would go through the proper channels to get it. Despite increased outreach by federal officials, intergovernmental collaboration remains weak in areas directly related to homeland security, such as public health management, interoperable communications for first responders and counter-terrorism intelligence. What passes as good examples of collaboration is largely because no one was paying attention and the performance bar was set so low. State and local officials appreciate almost any sincere federal effort that increases their interaction and collaboration on information technology with the federal government. CIO Matt Miszewski stressed the importance of aligning state and local initiatives with federal government. He said it is easier to work in alignment with the federal government than in opposition. INSETS: Opportunities in IT collaboration;How to succeed at intergovernmental IT.

Presents a tabular representation of the top U.S. companies and federal contractors of information technology services in 2003. Lockheed Martin Corp.; Northrop Grumman Corp.; Science Applications International Corp.; Boeing Co.; Computer Sciences Corp. INSETS: Telecom companies fall in Top 100;What a difference a decade makes;Five programs to watch.

Focuses on the demand for information technology firms specializing in managed security services to test cybersecurity products at U.S. government agencies. Role of the Security Operations Center of Symantec Corp. in addressing the Slammer worm virus that attacked servers around the world on January 25, 2003; Increase in sales of managed network services at Sprint Communications Corp.; Contract awarded to Science Applications International Corp. in 2001 to operate the security watch center of the Federal Computer Incident Response Center.

Three initial public offerings highlighted the 2006 third quarter, with ICF International Inc., Science Applications International Corp. and Stanley Inc. joining the ranks of public companies in the government IT […]

This article focuses on the dilemma of whether the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has to scrap the Virtual Case File (VCF) system, or allow its contractor, Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), to continue developing the system as of March 7, 2005. Whatever decision the agency makes, for many, the contract has become an object lesson on how not to run a procurement. When the FBI launched the VCF system under its Trilogy program, the goal was to build a case management system for its agents. After spending more than $104 million, the FBI has little to show for it except a pilot involving about 500 agents in New Orleans, Louisiana and Washington, D. C. The FBI has hammered SAIC in congressional testimony for relying on outdated technology and proprietary software that make rolling out the system difficult. The company has defended itself, saying the system can be expanded, and that the project suffered because the FBI went though several chief information officers and program managers during the system's development. For many observers, the project has fallen victim to shifting requirements, a revolving door of management, poor acquisition practices and an agency culture that plays down IT management.

This article presents news briefs on the use of information technology by different government agencies in the U.S. as of January 2005. Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) rejected criticisms that it botched an IT upgrade project with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), asserting that it has performed well and the agency is partly to blame for problems. The FBI switched the focus of the Trilogy IT modernization project and changed systems requirements after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks according to SAIC. Also in the news, the Air Force Research Laboratory wants to build a modular data network that can integrate everything from tactical unmanned aerial vehicles to ground forces. The lab is planning a broad agency announcement for its Quint Networking Technology Program. In a draft broad agency announcement, the lab said it wants to award contracts to at least two vendors or team of vendors to design, develop, evaluate and demonstrate robust and affordable multiband data link technologies for weapons, unmanned aerial vehicles and ground troops. In addition to news, a new national security directive calls for a plan to use maritime security intelligence on potential threats to U.S. interest at sea. The National Security Presidential Directive 41/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 13 was signed by President George W. Bush.

Kimberly Rupert joined QinetiQ North America LLC, of McLean, Va., as senior vice president of contracts and procurement. She will oversee the company's contract and procurement policies, compliance, pricing, and […]

An interview with Robert Beyster, the founder of Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), is presented. Beyster is the 2011 Hall of Fame recipient of the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards program. He discusses the idea for employee ownership of the company. He cites the acquisition of Network Solutions Inc. and Bellcore/Telcordia as the biggest milestone in the company's existence.

The article presents a discussion of the contracts awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) received 848 million U.S. dollars worth of contract from Army Aviation and Missile Command's Expedited Professional and Engineering Support Services. ManTech International Corp. also received 286 million U.S. dollars worth of contract from DOD.

The section offers news briefs, mostly about government contracting. Six U.S. senators opposed a proposed Small Business Administration rule that will limit set-aside contracts for women-owned enterprises to four industries. Raytheon Technical Services Co. LLC and Science Applications International Corp. agreed to pursue the Air Traffic Control Optimum Training Solution contract with the Federal Aviation Administration. The Homeland Security Department used its special acquisition authority to buy products and services worth $450 million since 2004.

The article focuses on the Net-Centric Enterprise Services (NCES) collaborative contract awarded by the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to Carahsoft Technology Corp., in partnership with Adobe Systems Inc. and Jabber Inc., to support personnel and military leaders in collaborating more efficiently across locations worldwide. Meanwhile, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) manages the deployment and integration of the collaboration environment. In addition, SAIC is providing custom development work for certain programs with higher security requirements in an effort to ensure collaboration rooms established for meetings can be what DISA calls non-persistent. The awarding of this contract is considered a progress in Department of Defense information-sharing.

The article presents a reprint of the first chapter of the book "The SAIC Solution: How We Built an $8 Billion Employee-Owned Technology Company," by J. Robert Beyster. It recounts the beginnings of Science Applications International Corp. and its subsequent growth. It cites the various database technologies that have been developed by the company and its role as Operations and Technical Support Contractor for the U.S. National Cancer Institute's Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center.

Presents updates on several executives in the U.S. technology sector as of November 2005. Andrew Palowitch at SAIC International Corp.; Diane Murphy at Northrop Grumman Corp.; Wayne Adams at Input Inc.

Presents an update on information technology and the government market in the U.S. as of August 1, 2005. Obstacle to Lockheed Martin Corporation's contract with the Army on an online portal project; Value of the Veterans Affairs Department's Procurement of Computer Hardware and Software contract; Alliance formed by IBM Corp. with Accenture Ltd. and Science Applications International Corp. for the outsourcing and telecommunications renewal of San Diego County, California.

This section presents news briefs in the U.S. as of July 2004. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Science Applications International Corp. executives are negotiating a contract to convert part of the Trilogy contract to a performance-based, cost-sharing vehicle. FBI has used Trilogy to modernize information technology (IT) systems, but the contract has run into delays and cost overruns of an estimated $200 million over the $381 million projected at its award in 1999. In other news, Rock Regan, chief information officer (CIO) for Connecticut, is leaving the post on August 1, 2004 after seven years on the job. As CIO, Regan oversaw the Year 2000 rollover, rescue of the state's computer operations from a damaging flood and a decision in 1999 to torpedo a contract with EDS Corp. to outsource IT operations. Meanwhile, Titan Corp. has increased the cash reserve it has set aside to resolve two federal investigations into corporate bribery allegations. The San Diego, California defense contractor boosted the reserve between $26 million and $32 million from $3 million. The funds count toward Titan's estimated projected net loss of up to $78 million for the second quarter of 2004. The projected loss includes cost of its failed merger agreement with Lockheed Martin Corp. and anticipated costs for exiting some noncore business units.

Interviews Ken Dahlberg, CEO of Science Applications International Corp., on the performance of the company. List of the company's U.S. administrative agency clients; Factors that have spurred employee creativity in the company; Plan of the company to reorganize itself.

Presents news briefs related to business intelligence in the U.S. as of October 13, 2003. Selection of the successor of J. Robert Beyster, chief executive officer of Science Applications International Corp.; Information on a four-step plan put up by the General Services Administration to improve procurement oversight and training at regional Federal Technology Service offices; Worth of a contract awarded by the Army Corps. to Computer Sciences Corp. for simulator-based flight training and related aviation training support.

Focuses on moves to introduce electronic voting in the U.S. Questions on the vulnerability of the electronic equipment to tampering; Decision of the states of Maryland and Ohio to delay purchases of voting equipment from Diebold Inc.; Details of a risk assessment asked by Governor Robert Ehrlich from Science Applications International Inc.; Impact of the delay to election companies according to Kim Brace of Election Data Systems Inc.

Six government contractors won contracts with a total value of more than $120 million from the Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center in San Diego for modification work on […]

Science Applications International Corp. has promoted Amy Alving to chief technology officer. Alving, formerly the company's senior vice president, will direct the Office of Technology. She will work with SAIC […]

K. Stuart Shea was named president of the intelligence, security and technology (IST) group at Science Applications, International Corp., of San Diego. Shea was formerly senior vice president and general […]

In the first six months of the year, eight of the 10 largest contractors on Washington Technology's Top 100 list for 2007 spent $23.7 million to lobby the federal government, […]

San Diego Value: $473 million over five years Agency: Naval Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Details: Provide management, engineering, technical, logistics, integration and fabrication, and nonintegrated installation […]

Four companies have been named by the Navy to support the Commander Naval Operational Test and Evaluation Force, doing independent research and providing technical and analytical support. Value: As much […]

Harold Smith joined Computer Sciences Corp., of El Segundo. Calif., as vice president and general manager of intelligence and law enforcement for the company's North American public-sector business unit's enforcement, […]

Joseph Szymczak joined employee-owned information technology solutions provider American System Corp., of Chantilly, Va.. as vice president and executive director of intelligence market. Szymczak most recently was vice president and […]

Northrop Grumman Corp. and Science Applications International Corp. plan to restructure their joint venture, Amsec LLC, of Virginia Beach, Va. Amsec, which has grown to $500 million in 2007 revenue […]

Mark Connel joined SRA International Inc., of Fairfax, Va., as vice president and executive director of contracts and procurements. Connel will lead SRA in implementing contract policy and ensuring compliance […]

Gina Drawdy joined SkillStorm Inc.'s government integrated solutions division, Vienna, Va., as vice president for intelligence solutions. Drawdy most recently was with Science Applications International Corp., where she ran an […]

Science Applications International Corp. plans to buy bd Systems Inc. of Torrance, Calif. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bd is an aerospace engineering and IT company with about […]

Six companies to compete under Smarts program to provide Web design services, management consultation, financial and management-related support, program and project support and other management services. Value: $200 million over […]

Steven Weiss joined CACI International Inc., Arlington, Va., as executive vice president of government business operations. Weiss comes to CACI from Science Applications International Corp., where he was senior vice […]

Science Applications International Corp. began a seismic shift in 2005 when it moved from its status as an employee-owned company to a publicly traded one. When the initial public offering […]

Science Applications International Corp. San Diego Value: $256,5 million over five years Agency: NASA Details: Contract renewal to furnish safety and mission assurance support services for NASA's Johnson Space Center […]

Paul Sullivan joined Science Applications International Corp. of San Diego as senior vice president and director of corporate business development. Sullivan most recently was senior vice president of business development […]

Stuart Davis has joined Science Applications International Corp. of San Diego as senior vice president of the newly formed investor relations office in McLean, Va. Davis previously formed and led […]

Science Applications International Corp. of San Diego won two contracts worth a total of $68.4 million over three years from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help implement […]

Science Applications International Corp. of San Diego won a $154 million, three-year contract from the Defense Department to provide on-site maintenance and 24-hour monitoring of key military health-care applications such […]

Deborah Alderson replaced the retiring Mark Hughes as the new president of the System and Network Solutions Group at Science Applications International Corp., McLean, Va. Until August, Alderson was group […]

Science Applications International Corp. of San Diego won a $39 million, five-year contract from the Office of the Secretary of Defense to provide support services for systems engineering […]

The article features Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), the fourth highest ranking company in this journal's Top 100 Government Contractors. The company faced a huge setback when SAIC employees and its subcontractor's personnel were caught in a financial conspiracy which compromised its 635 million U.S. dollar contract with CityTime. It implemented a number of policy and process changes and continued to perform at an impressive level in the federal space in 2011 nonetheless.

The article announces the appointment of John Jumper as Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) succeeding Walt Havenstein, the appointment of George Newstrom as General Manager of Dell Services Federal Government, and the appointment of former BAE Systems executive Thomas Sechler as CEO of Iron Data.

The article discusses the 500.4-million-dollar settlement paid by Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) for criminal allegations involving its CityTime automated workforce management project with New York City, with an independent monitor reviewing its corporate policies for 3 years.

The article announces that Science Applications International Corp. fired three key executives Deborah Alderson, John Lord, and Peter Dube, for alleged failure of proper management of the CityTime kickback scheme in New York City in a memo to all employees on October 24, 2011.

The article reports that Reddy Allen, a Science Applications International Corporation employee who was indicted for taking part in a plan to get kickbacks for work on New York City's payroll system, fled the U.S. for India with his wife, Padma.

The article features Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), ranked sixth in the 2011 top 100 largest U.S. government contractors. It cites a 10-year 2.5 billion U.S. dollar Vanguard contract to run the information technology (IT) infrastructure for the State Department's Bureau of Information Resource Management. SAIC executive vice president James Cuff claims that the company's growth strategy is focused on five market segments including intelligence, logistics and cybersecurity.

The article discusses divestment moves by Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) and Italian defense company Finmeccanica, seen as becoming more common among U.S. government contractors in a tight economy, while they try to acquire businesses in faster-growing sectors like cybersecurity, intelligence and health care.