Contracts
Federal agencies set small business contracting record even as opportunities decrease
The total number of federal contracting dollars geared for small businesses hit an all-time high in fiscal 2022, but the actual number of contracts set aside for those companies continued a nearly decade-long decline.
Companies
IMB Partners invests in business system specialist
The private equity firm backs a third federal technology company that has made its mark at the IRS and is looking to do that for more agencies.
Top 100
WT 360: All about Empower AI's shift to solutions
Empower AI adopted its current name in the summer of 2022 and one year later is moving to a more solutions-oriented approach to the market. Chief executive Jeff Bohling describes the shift in this episode amid the latest artificial intelligence hype cycle.
Contracts
State Department wants IT support for modernizing its consular systems
The department is conducting market research for modernization capabilities to help improve customer experience at passport agencies, its global queueing system and embassy and consulate waiting areas.
Companies
Microsoft promotes new federal leader
The global tech giant also elevates a new leader for the business unit focused on civilian agencies.
Companies
Former SAP NS2 CEO named executive chair at cBEYONData
Mark Testoni will work with the senior leadership team and other board members on strategy, acquisitions and growth initiatives.
Contracts
General Dynamics IT fights to keep NASA contract
The $400 million contract supports NASA's Shared Services Center that approximately 80,000 agency employees and all 10 centers lean on for back-office resources.
Companies
Deep Water Point & Associates hires new chief executive
The government market consultancy's founder previously led it for nearly two decades.
Companies
Concurrent builds out executive team
The company looks within to name new senior leaders for finance, BD and readiness.
Opinion
Fraud prevention demands a multi-layer response
Data sharing is a key element to combat multi-billion dollar losses.
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.
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