Contracts
Army updates Common Hardware Systems program to streamline purchases
The Army overhauled the four-decade old program with the goal of making it easier for buyers to purchase ruggedized commercial technology for use in the tactical space.
Podcasts
WT 360: CMMC lessons from the voluntary assessment program
Derek Kernus explains how his company went through the Defense Department's assessment process for complying with the standards at the heart of CMMC, the rule that will lay out how contractors protect information on their systems.
Opinion
Solving manpower challenges with enterprise IT modernization
CACI International executive and retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Nagata explains how enterprise IT modernization offers powerful and profound ways to significantly improve combat readiness and performance.
Companies
Corporate venture and tech leadership moves across the market
One startup in this compilation is less than two years old and a second company came together when its private equity owner combined three businesses.
Contracts
Oak Ridge public-private partnership looks to advance quantum tech for the power grid
The partnership between Oak Ridge National Laboratory and utility provider EPB aims to find ways that quantum technologies can enhance energy resilience.
Contracts
DHA significantly grows awardee pool for $2.5B IT vehicle
The Defense Health Agency completes its discussions with bidders for this global IT service desk contract and plans to award contracts to 28 additional small businesses.
Companies
More tech sector collaboration is key to U.S. global leadership, DOD official says
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said “the future of our nation depends” on closer ties between the Pentagon and the private sector.
Contracts
Navy launches 'Spiral 4' recompete of wireless contract
A final solicitation is now live for this program that is not exclusive to the Navy and involves all three of the U.S.' major carriers.
Contracts
Booz Allen wins $550M Energy R&D support recompete
The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy first chose Booz Allen Hamilton for the work in 2012.
Opinion
How to find that pathway to success through the SBIR program
Colvin Run Networks CEO Nikhil Shenoy shares how his company used the SBIR program and the lessons learned that can help other small businesses succeed.
Contracts
Veterans Affairs to again rethink $400M file conversion contract
GovCIO continues to challenge VA's choice of General Dynamics IT and the department has opted to look at the award again.
Contracts
NGA brings in more companies for $795M research, development contract
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency uses this program to further iterate its hardware and software capabilities.
Opinion
CMMC's effective date appears likely to be early 2025
The Defense Department needs to adjudicate comments and Congress needs to review the final rule on how contractors protect information before the standard takes effect.
Companies
DZYNE hires General Atomics vet as revenue chief
Highlander Partners acquired the unmanned systems maker in 2023 as part of a push to identify and acquire similar businesses.
Companies
Maximus adds former Leidos exec to C-suite
Derrick Pledger will lead technology modernization and enterprise IT strategies in a newly-created role at Maximus.
Contracts
L3Harris takes fight for $500M contract to court
L3Harris Technologies now wants a federal judge to hear its argument against NASA's choice of Ball Aerospace for the satellite technology award.
Companies
The former Forcepoint Federal takes on new name
Global investment firm TPG acquired the cybersecurity company now known as Everfox in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Contracts
How different Space Force is from the branch it came from
The Air Force once handled substantially all of the military's space portfolio that is now part of Space Force. One former Air Force space officer told our Power Breakfast audience that understanding the shift requires looking at technology and threats through a different lens.
Companies
Paul Strasser joins Attain Capital to find GovCon investments
He is the second high-level hire by the Greg Baroni-led private equity group that brings deep experience in the government market.
Companies