Contracts
NIST releases revised cyber requirements for controlled unclassified information
The proposed revisions will ideally serve as a “balanced, strong starting point” for agencies and contractors that deal with sensitive information, a NIST official said.
Companies
AIS' blueprint focuses on workforce and consumer tech in government
Applied Information Sciences has tripled in size over seven years and has in place a new federal business leader to help steer the next phase of its strategy.
Contracts
Federal Transit Administration seeks bids on $670M grant oversight contract
The multiple-award contract will support FTA’s main infrastructure grant program that distributes money to state and local governments.
Contracts
A reader's guide to the upcoming draft CMMC rule
Market observers have advice on what to read and how to comment when the Defense Department releases its proposed cybersecurity rule for the industrial base.
Companies
General Dynamics wins $2.5B tribal health record modernization contract
The Indian Health Services' care network covers approximately 2.8 million Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
Contracts
White House wants better deals from contractors
A new administration push is underway to use procurement data and purchasing power as part of efforts to generate more savings.
Companies
Raft brings in new operations chief
The company wants to expand its footing in data systems and application development programs, among others.
Companies
SpyCloud hires new lead federal executive
The cyber data monitoring software provider has a point person for its partnerships with government agencies and other companies, including systems integrators.
Podcasts
WT 360: How artificial intelligence can help make better proposals
Artificial intelligence is both a powerful tool and a new one that companies need to master, so proposal specialist Bruce Feldman is here to explain how AI can speed up the bid writing process and make it more efficient.
Contracts
IRS hits key digitization goal months ahead of schedule
The tax collection agency now says that around 94% of individual payers will no longer have to mail anything.
Companies
Where Concept Plus wants to go next with Blue Delta's backing
Concept Plus has a significant share of unrestricted work, a key milestone in its growth and an attention grabber for its new investor.
Companies
Accenture Federal promotes new human resources chief
Lisa Sherhart will succeed Susann Bresnahan, who is wrapping up a 45-year career at the company.
Companies
Maximus divests some international businesses
The transaction shifts about 250 people and $30 million in revenue from employment services to a new home.
Companies
Palantir's partnership approach also has a customer element
Palantir is increasingly eyeing blue chip defense hardware makers as both partners and buyers of its flagship big data software offerings, a concept that puts new meaning to the word "disruption."
Contracts
DOD’s new AI and data strategy aims to scale adoption of new technologies
The Pentagon’s new data, analytics and artificial intelligence adoption strategy establishes a “hierarchy of needs” to help the department utilize emerging technologies.
Companies
Peraton wins $2.8B Special Operations IT recompete
This award is poised to continue a tradition of the customer going with someone else other than the incumbent.
Contracts
NASA seeks ideas for extracting oxygen from lunar rocks
The space agency has scheduled an industry day to explain how it wants to build a sustained presence on the moon and the important role that rocks will play.
Companies
BigBear makes $70M vision AI play with acquisition
The addition of Pangiam centers around facial recognition and biometrics, plus a greater footing at the Customs and Border Protection agency.
Companies
Guidehouse to get a more global private equity owner
The consulting firm has been held by one of the government market's most notable private equity owners in Veritas Capital, but the incoming new owner Bain Capital is in a different category of size and reach.
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