Companies
Industries embracing automation also face widening skills gaps, report finds
The Government Accountability Office noted that all education levels have important skills for in-demand jobs, but higher education levels provide workers with more in-demand skills.
Rankings
Deadline extended for 2022 Fast 50 nominations
The deadline for nominations has been extended until Sept. 6. But don't delay.
Companies
Deep Water Point adds Strasser for small business help
The industry veteran will work with companies on their transition to the world of full-and-open competitions.
Contracts
FirstSource III protesters still somewhat in the competition
The Homeland Security Department is telling several companies they are unlikely to win a seat on this $10 billion commodity IT vehicle, so why are they still protesting?
Companies
AeroVironment acquires flight navigation tech provider
The unmanned systems manufacturer is looking to speed up and bolster its autonomy development cycles.
Contracts
NIST to Release New Playbook for AI Best Practices
Researchers will stress a socio-technical approach—which examines the human impact on technology—to mitigate biases in artificial intelligence systems.
Contracts
New missile defense tech comes with acquisition risks
Space Systems Command is seeking guidance on how to manage the procurement of a ground-based command and control system that combines legacy systems with the next generation of missile defense satellites.
Contracts
GSA sketches out timeline for Alliant 3's first glimpse
The General Services Administration's updates for industry include timing for Alliant 3 and a higher ceiling for the current IT solutions contract.
Contracts
Bidders push back on ranking for $10B DHS commodity IT vehicle
A new round of protests is underway after the Homeland Security Department told certain phase one bidders that they are unlikely to win spots on its FirstSource III small business contract.
Contracts
State Department makes inroads for public-private tech partnerships at home
The agency’s Official for Cyberspace and Digital Policy traveled to San Francisco to foster stronger collaboration between Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill.
Opinion
Rust never sleeps: How a programming language enables green tech initiatives
The Rust programming language has the potential to lower the environmental impact and energy usage of data centers while also driving developers to write more secure applications, our commentator writes.
Contracts
Competitor challenges Lumen's $1.5B DISA telecom win
A protestor is arguing that a key person for the winner was no longer available at the time of award.
Contracts
DHS getting industry ready for professional services recompete
The current iteration of this multiple-award vehicle called PACTS has a $2 billion ceiling and runs to February 2025.
Companies
Client Solution Architects hires new operations, growth chiefs
The digital transformation and consulting services provider adds these veterans to help lead its next growth phase.
Contracts
Documentation issues nix Secret Service award to Deloitte
The Government Accountability Office also found fault in how the Secret Service investigated potential organizational conflict-of-interest issues.
Contracts
Veteran-owned firm wins $341M ICE cloud services award
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency makes this award nearly a year after it started the procurement all over again.
Contracts
NNSA awards $400M professional services contract
The National Nuclear Security Administration consolidates program management and other support work into this blanket purchase agreement.
Companies
System High acquires identity management software outfit
The buyer is backed by the government market investment firm Enlightenment Capital.
Contracts
Sealing Technologies wins $168M Marine Corps cyber contract
The veteran-owned small business will help develop new systems to analyze vulnerabilities.
Companies