Companies

Defense industry decries possible GOP-led spending cuts

The Aerospace Industries Association begs lawmakers to avoid another sequestration deal.

Companies

Textron appoints new defense tech segment leader

The Textron Systems business makes unmanned vehicles, electronics and other products for use across domains.

Companies

New CEOs in place at private equity-backed contractors

These two government technology companies are undertaking transitions as they proceed to the next phase of their strategies.

Contracts

OMB streamlines contracting officer training with certification update

The update marks the first change to the certification process since 2014.

Contracts

DHS awards $1.1M to federal labs in contracts seeking ‘groundbreaking’ tech

The funding stems from the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology directorate.

Companies

GDIT brings in former State Department tech exec

This former acting chief information officer for State takes on an operations leadership role General Dynamics' IT services unit.

Contracts

FDA falls short on IT contract management, watchdog finds

An audit of the agency's IT contract spend found that FDA officials failed to file acquisition information such as contract performance evaluations and competition efforts.

Opinion

Senior execs to bring 2023 trends into focus at our next Power Breakfast

Executives from large, small and mid-sized businesses will share their views on the opportunities and challenges for the year ahead as we kick off our 2023 series of WT Power Breakfasts.

Companies

Inside Amentum's approach to technology

Technology is always front-of-mind for the global government services company, which carries out that piece of its strategy in part through collaborations with other companies and continuous internal dialogue.

Contracts

GAO ends Amentum's push to keep NASA lab contract

The Government Accountability Office backed NASA's assessment that a competitor's bid offered better value thanks to a workforce-focused approach.

Companies

PM Consulting hires new finance chief

The professional services company adds a new leader to its ranks amid the push for growth with private investment backing.

Companies

ICF elevates pair of senior leaders

These promotions focus on technology and programs for health, human services and workforce initiatives.

Contracts

NASA updates $1.3B IT services draft solicitation

The agency tweaks its timeline, provides more details on its planned approach and shows where it wants industry feedback.

Podcasts

WT 360: Macrotrends and discussion starters poised to shape 2023

Hear our Ross Wilkers and RSM's government contracting senior analyst Stephanie Smith go over the topics and themes companies are paying attention to with 2023 underway, and some they should be talking about.

Opinion

How to leverage FITARA to drive your customer's modernization efforts

FITARA scorecards have been a powerful tool for agency improvements but they also are a guide for contractors looking to help their customers modernize their operations and move toward hybrid cloud environments.

Companies

ASRC Federal hires new president for civilian, health business

This 25-year industry veteran most recently led Science Applications International Corp.'s digital transformation group.

Contracts

Veterans Affairs unveils draft for $60B T4NG 2 vehicle

But time is short: comments regarding the VA's go-to technology contract are due Friday (Jan. 20).

Companies

Raytheon's board adds former Boeing defense CEO

Leanne Caret's nearly three decades at Boeing also included the role of chief financial officer for the defense segment.

Companies

Axient's chairman appointed chief executive

Private equity firm Sagewind Capital formed the defense technology integrator in 2021 through a series of acquisitions.

Contracts

ICE seeks cloud-based solution for discovery system

A new sources sought notice outlines how this agency within the Homeland Security Department wants to transition its legal work into a new environment.