Companies

Maximus names new leaders for health consulting and federal alliances

The newly-created position covers technology and consulting services for federal health care customers.

Companies

Palantir blends government market uncertainty with ambitious self-labeling

The enterprise data software maker is looking to take on an identity similar to that of another large defense company.

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: An insider's view on Peraton's mega integrations

Peraton Chief Growth Officer Mike King tells Editor Nick Wakeman why the combinations with Perspecta and Northrop Grumman's IT business has been worth the billions of dollars and energy to turn three distinct companies into something new.

Companies

Geospatial tech firm gets private equity backing

A team of scientists from Los Alamos National Laboratory founded Descartes Labs in 2014.

Companies

QinetiQ's big-picture thinking with Avantus in the fold

The British defense tech maker explains to "Lombard Street" (London's Wall Street equivalent) why they see this $590 million transaction as making sense for the U.S. expansion strategy.

Companies

Parsons promotes new defense and intelligence business leader

The three-decade market veteran will oversee business execution and strategic growth initiatives.

Contracts

Senate committee approves AGILE Procurement Act for IT and communications tech

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs advanced the AGILE Act of 2022 in an effort to help improve the federal government’s IT procurement process.

Contracts

Applied Research Associates wins $582M DTRA research contract

Work will focus on new technologies and procedures to validate capabilities before they go to the field.

Companies

QinetiQ expands U.S. footprint with Avantus Federal deal

The $590 million acquisition will bring more defense, intelligence and national security customers as well increase QinetiQ's capabilities.

Companies

Former Salient CRGT CEO to chair PM Consulting's board

The three-decade federal market veteran most recently led Salient CRGT through its sale to GovernmentCIO.

Companies

HII touts big win for its tech business amid other delays

The $826 million Defense Department win came through its 2021 Alion acquisition but it is hard to predict when the next big win will come because of customer delays.

Companies

New bill would unlock cybersecurity funding for small businesses

Sen. Maggie Hassan’s proposed law would help set up funds to protect smaller organizations from malware.

Contracts

CIS Secure Computing acquires intelligence community IT firm

The buyer is seeking a greater presence in IT modernization and intelligence training programs, among others.

Contracts

General Dynamics IT clinches $267M National Guard cyber contract

The program supports 124,000 users at more than 3,000 locations across the country.

Contracts

Senate passes bill to root out conflicts of interest in federal contracting

The Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act sets new disclosure requirements and expands authorities for federal contracting officers. 

Contracts

DHA names ineligible companies for $1.5B IT contract

The Defense Health Agency is looking to weed out potential conflicts of interest before they could arise.

Companies

Maximus feels pinch as COVID work ends, but execs touting new opportunities ahead

As one piece of revenue winds down, company executives point out to investors other areas that are setting a course for future growth.

Contracts

Parsons' drive for growth gains steam

The company's strategy is paying off as it converts the value of its backlog into actual higher margin revenue.