Opinion

Why visibility matters in GovCon, even in uncertain times

From defense contractors to systems integrators, companies that communicate clearly will emerge as tomorrow's leaders, writes marketing guru Kristina Messner.

Contracts

SBA declares tribal and Alaska Native programs not affected by Trump's DEI rollback

The Small Business Administration's general counsel responded to concerns raised by the Native American Contractors Association.

Companies

Leidos bets on offensive cyber with $300M Kudu acquisition

The purchase seeks to fulfill growing demand for converged cyber-electronic warfare solutions.

Companies

How GRVTY centers its vision around the automated intelligence enterprise

The defense tech industry is being forced to be more creative than it has been in recent times. But as GRVTY's CEO Katie Selbe explains to us, this new company is just fine with that.

Contracts

DHS' $10B commodity IT contract remains on pause

The protests surrounding FirstSource III are one factor, but the bigger issue at-hand now is where this contract fits into the government's larger push to centralize civilian contracting.

Opinion

Don’t limit defense innovation by capping small-biz awards

A proposed change to the Small Business Innovation Research program would deprive the military of some of its best problem-solvers, writes Robert Smith, former director of the Navy's SBIR/STTR programs.

Contracts

Sigma Defense wins $102M Navy shipboard engineering contract

The service branch set up this contract to aid in its rolling baseline approach for integrating commercially available products and systems into networks.

Companies

Serco's US arm closes $327M acquisition of Northrop's training business

Serco Inc. pushes its annual revenue past $2 billion and adds 1,000 employees to the now-10,000-person workforce.

Contracts

NOAA keeps 3 incumbents for $250M coastal mapping contract

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration uses this program to aid in decisions regarding flood risks and transportation, among other uses.

Contracts

MDA previews $151B contract for Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense system

A draft solicitation is imminent for the 10-year, multiple-award vehicle being called SHIELD.

Companies

Growth, tech and finance leadership moves across the market

A pair of veteran Defense Department technology leaders line up new roles in the industry, among other key hires to note.

Contracts

Rewrite of market research rules aims to give agencies more flexibility

A new version of Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10 removes prescriptive requirements and adds a "practitioner album" with the goal of streamlining research processes.

Updated Companies

Booz Allen plans 7% workforce cut

The civil business is where Booz Allen will focus most of these layoffs as part of broader “resetting and restructuring” of that business, the company's CEO and finance chief told investors.

Contracts

Most major agencies are now indefinitely barred from issuing mass layoffs

The Trump administration's plans to reorganize agencies are "likely unconstitutional," judge says.

Companies

Quiet Professionals acquired by McNally Capital

The private equity firm adds another founder-led company to its portfolio of companies in the government market, the newest of which focuses on helping intelligence operators work with data.

Contracts

CACI wins $855M Army intelligence support contract

The Army Intelligence and Security Command set up this contract to cover engineering, maintenance and other types of non-personal services.