Companies
CACI falls short in fight for $774M encryption contract
A federal appeals court agreed with part of CACI International's protest, but in the end that wasn't enough to let the company back in the competition to build encryption devices for the Army.
Companies
DOD plans free software tools to support cyber compliance by small biz
The Department of Defense wants to bolster the number of small contractors it does business with, so it's planning to debut a series of free software tools to make it easier to work with industry.
Contracts
Leidos, Booz Allen keep pushing for $1.3B cloud contract
The Treasury Department's TCloud blanket purchase agreement was won by SAIC, but the two challengers claim the evaluation was improper.
Companies
As supply chain threats evolve, so do the tools fighting them
A group of executives steeped in supply chain risk management issues share their insights on what’s working now and how the fight must change in the future.
Contracts
VA prepares next version of its cybersecurity support contract
The contract supports the VA Cybersecurity Operations Center, which is charged with monitoring and responding to threats across the VA enterprise.
Opinion
The need for clarity as GovCon faces a ‘Black Swan’ moment
Shutdowns and stopgap funding measures are familiar territory for government contractors, but a potential debt default is not. It's time to understand what that might mean.
Contracts
What's going on with DHS' enterprise cloud plan?
The Department of Homeland Security teased its plan for a 10-year enterprise cloud contract in the fall and then went relatively quiet. Based on previous cloud procurements, that could be a good thing.
Contracts
SAIC fights to keep incumbent NASA contract
The company argues that NASA did a poor job in evaluating proposals for a $719 million engineering services award.
Companies
GDIT expands work with NY student aid agency
This new $78 million contract covers work to modernize the state of New York's student financial aid system.
Podcasts
WT 360: Our snap reax to Jacobs' spinoff plan
Washington Technology's Ross Wilkers and Nick Wakeman offer up their first impressions of Jacobs' plan to create a new $4.4 billion-annual revenue government services company.
Companies
BigBear appoints new chief operating, growth officers
The artificial intelligence integrator has wrapped up the alignment of its businesses.
Companies
Jacobs plans spinoff of government services business
The federal market is poised to get a new independent, publicly traded company thanks to Jacobs' decision to spin out the bulk of its $4.4 billion government services business.
Contracts
GSA tools flag diverse suppliers for procurement officials
Two new online tools give agency buyers a look at diverse vendors and reports on access by new entrants to the federal market.
Companies
Bluestone invests in veteran-owned business
Precise Systems plans to use the backing as a catalyst for growth, including via acquisitions.
Companies
Boecore builds out cyber, AI chops with new acquisition
The Enlightenment Capital-backed company makes its third purchase within eight months as it adds capabilities in the defense and space sectors.
Opinion
Why corporate leaders need to be involved in customer outreach
When potential buyers see an active role being played by company executives, their confidence in that company goes up, the company credibility rises, and the likelihood of being a winner increases as well.
Contracts
Navy finalizes $248M simulation R&D award with small business
Work supports an integrated battlespace simulation and test department that also acts as a Navy center of excellence.
Companies
CRDF Global hires new technology chief
The nonprofit science firm is increasing its focus on a cybersecurity framework to roll into a larger digital strategy.
Companies
General Dynamics IT wins $137M Air Force tech refresh contract
The Special Warfare Assault Kit is a system-of-systems for helping special operators carry out specific missions.
Contracts