Companies

AI's potential drives Leidos reskilling strategy

The company started its artificial intelligence practice in 2019 and has trained thousands of employees since then because AI is "everywhere," their chief technology officer says.

Contracts

USDA CIO talks modernization, CX priorities

The Agriculture Department has made strides to modernize tech systems and improve service delivery, but there’s more work to do, according to Chief Information Officer Gary Washington.

Contracts

DLA adds company to $3.2B 'C5ISR' equipment vehicle

The Defense Logistics Agency appears to have re-evaluated at least some bids after a pair of protests.

Contracts

Veterans Affairs exploring ownership of intellectual property

The VA wants to own the code when companies customize commercially-available software for the department.

Companies

Mission1st, Swift Group move on acquisitions

These two buyers are looking to further scale up what they do in technology for their customers.

Contracts

NOAA's documentation fended off $8B vehicle bid protest

FedWriter fell short because the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's evaluation notes were just too strong to counter.

Contracts

Lack of detail sinks bid for $8B NOAA vehicle

AttainX argued the solicitation wasn't clear and lacked direction. But the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration countered that their bid was unclear and lacked direction.

Contracts

Energy extends current Hanford tank contract as next steps loom

A third attempt at an award of this multibillion-dollar radioactive waste storage contract is certain, even if the timing and nature is not.

Companies

HawkEye 360 fetches $58M in new funding round

The company currently has 21 satellites in orbit and will use this capital to support its move to a new architecture.

Contracts

VA opposed to new EHR requirements but open to more major acquisition review 

VA officials told lawmakers  Wednesday that they oppose proposed oversight standards for the department’s new electronic health record modernization program.

Podcasts

WT 360: Deloitte's view of how tech implementation, integration and consulting go together

Deloitte's government and public services practice leader Jason Salzetti goes over how the firm looks to be at the center of those areas in its work with federal agencies.

Contracts

Space Force plans to harness AI to understand threats and challenges

From expanding space domain awareness to combating ever-evolving cyber threats, a top official detailed how the branch plans to leverage artificial intelligence in the near future.

Opinion

How an ESOP can help your business and empower your employees

Discover how an employee stock ownership plan can transform your business, empower your employees, and provide tax advantages while fueling long-term success for your company.

Contracts

CACI loses court case to re-enter $7.9B Army tech hardware competition

The company has now been rebuffed twice in its attempts to regain eligibility for the Common Hardware Systems-6 contract.

Companies

Enlightenment Capital backs software development consultancy

Enlightenment is using its Small Business Investment Company fund for this undertaking.

Companies

Microsoft loses federal business leader

Rick Wagner joined Microsoft in 2020 after a five-year stint at ManTech.

Contracts

CIO-SP4's latest corrective action plan gets underway

All bidders for the $50 billion IT vehicle will see their proposals re-evaluated, including those with pending protests.

Companies

Lockheed promotes new human resources leader

The 35-year company veteran will now oversee HR and workforce development functions for all 116,000 employees.

Companies

Amentum hires new finance chief

The global government services company's new CFO helped two of his prior employers go through transformations and subsequent sales.

Companies

Deputy at Pentagon’s data and AI office to depart for Palantir

Greg Little, the Pentagon’s inaugural deputy chief digital and artificial intelligence officer for enterprise platforms and business optimization, is leaving his position at the end of July.