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Peraton wins $339M NASA balloon operations recompete
The company inherited this work supporting scientific experiments through an acquisition in 2021.
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Cyber will be larger part of future defense budgets, key senator says
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said cyber will continue to be a budget priority as it becomes "critical" on the battlefield.
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The Labor Dept. wants to revise a Trump-era policy on handling of discrimination claims against contractors
Department argues the changes would increase flexibility, efficiency and enforcement, but attorneys for contractors say the revisions would hurt transparency.
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Cadmus hires operations chief
The consulting and technical services firm's new chief operating officer most recently was a senior leader at ICF's public sector group.
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Emergent books $419M Air Force product license pact
The Air Force is using this agreement to consolidate how it acquires Oracle-built core technology products and related maintenance services.
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Sophos brings in new federal lead
The security software company makes this hire as it pushes to gain government authorization for its product.
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Pentagon acquisition reforms may get more scrutiny
William LaPlante, who has been nominated to be the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, indicated that he would review recent acquisition reforms and champion modern software practices if confirmed.
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CGI Federal adds leader for sustainability, climate change services
Dr. Mark Flugge joins the company to lead its work with federal agencies on their sustainability goals.
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Agencies look to streamline payment data collection in contracting
The keepers of the federal government's acquisition rulebook – GSA, DOD and NASA – want to increase automation in payments to contractors.
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SEC proposes far-reaching climate disclosure rules for companies – here’s where the rules may be vulnerable to legal challenges
The change could inform climate-conscious investors' decisions.
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Cubic hires new human resources and diversity leader
Deborah Cegielski will lead the defense and transportation company's talent acquisition and development functions.
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Booz Allen backs commercial AI, imagery firm
The government technology and services company's tech scouting function finds another startup to work with.
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SES moves to double its US government footing through acquisition
The global satellite company is purchasing a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS that integrates those networks into a managed offering for government users.
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There's no final number yet for pandemic fraud, oversight leaders tell Congress
Total fraud levels in pandemic relief programs are upwards of $100 billion, but getting a clear estimate is made difficult by data gaps and ongoing fraud recovery efforts, officials said at a Senate hearing.
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How X-Bow mixes the old and new in rocket tech
Now out of stealth mode, this six-year-old company wants to become a major player in solid rocket motor production.
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GSA relaunches federal IT dashboard
The federal IT dashboard has officially relaunched after an overhaul intended to modernize the site, which dates back to 2009.
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Round 7: More companies sign on to Air Force's $950M JADC2 program
This latest group of 23 firms will focus on maturing and demonstrating capabilities.
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Ardent hires trio for business development leadership team
The HUBZone-certified small business aims to become a middle-tier company.
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Maximus brings in new federal consulting lead exec
The two-decade market veteran joins Maximus from a health IT consulting firm he led as president.
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