Contracts
GSA launches AI challenge inspired by pandemic needs
The General Services Administration is looking for contractors to build out federal AI tech in response to COVID-19.
Companies
Better tools for analysts drove CACI to buy Bluestone Analytics
The U.S. government has more data than any other enterprise and the need for better analytics tools drove CACI International to buy Bluestone Analytics, one of two companies it acquired last year.
Companies
PROJECT 38: Verizon's new public sector leader pushes the 'indispensable partner' mantra
Maggie Hallbach was nearly 18 months into her time at Verizon’s federal unit when she was elevated to lead all of public sector. Her priorities since that promotion and network modernization trends across government are the focus of this Project 38 episode.
Companies
Coronavirus roundup: The latest on the federal contractors vaccine mandate challenge
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Contracts
Where CACI succeeded in its TSA IT infrastructure protest
The Government Accountability Office explains how it sided with CACI International's argument that the company properly scored in a bid to keep a $343 million Transportation Security Agency IT contract.
Contracts
The Army eyes finish line for Microsoft Office 365 migration
Army CIO Raj Iyer said he expects classified and unclassified migrations to wrap up by 2025.
Companies
J&J Worldwide Services adds to board, executive team
A pair of government contracting veterans join the board room and executive team at J&J Worldwide Services.
Opinion
Business and life lessons from my mother
Work and life lessons are all around you, especially when your mother had a great mind for business.
Contracts
Federal procurement featured in new equity action plans
Improving access to federal contracting vehicles and supporting small, disadvantaged businesses are key parts in the equity action plans released by agencies on April 14.
Companies
Sigma Defense brings in new growth chief
This two-decade market veteran will lead Sigma Defense's business development function.
Companies
Sapient's OnPoint subsidiary elevates new leader
OnPoint Consulting's next president, Samara Schulman, will start in the role on May 1.
Companies
Brightstar Capital creates new mid-sized player
Brightstar Capital Partners' latest acquisition further builds up a company the investment firm acquired less than one year ago.
Contracts
Defense companies aren’t seeking reprieve from inflation … yet
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said the department has not received an “influx” of equitable adjustment requests.
Companies
C3 AI hires new defense & intelligence leader
This retired Army major general was most recently chief operating officer for the military's lead artificial intelligence organization.
Companies
ClearShark adds IT product vehicles through acquisition
FedBiz IT Solutions ranked number one on our Fast 50 lists for both 2016 and 2017.
Companies
Amentum books $260M unmanned system defense tech award
The task order covers development and transition of technologies for border and critical infrastructure site security.
Contracts
GSA aims for greener IT contracts by adding sustainability criteria
The General Service Administration’s new contracting language is one tool for the agency to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Companies
Parry Labs appoints new growth chief
Chris Pehrson previously spent 11 years at General Atomics' unmanned systems subsidiary.
Companies
Cerner hires new government business leader
The 35-year Army veteran joins as the health IT giant prepares for its sale to Oracle.
Podcasts