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

HII misses out on IT contract with low-ball staffing proposal

The federal court system's administrative agency said HII's personnel plan showed a lack of understanding about the work needed to be done.