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PROJECT 38: Our reporters discuss troubles at VA, CMMC reboot, COVID-19 mandates
Washington Technology Editor Nick Wakeman leads a discussion with FCW editors and reporters on today's hot topics in the federal market: trouble inside the Veterans Affairs Department, the Defense Department's reboot of its cyber standard for contractors, and the latest with COVID-19 mandates.
Huntington Ingalls elevates new cyber, electronic warfare unit leader
Amid the Alion Science and Technology integration, Huntington Ingalls Industries promotes one of the executives in charge of that process to lead one of the groups formed in the wake of that transaction's closure.
BlueHalo acquires counter-unmanned aircraft tech maker
BlueHalo acquires a developer of products for government agencies to use in countering unmanned aircraft, which marks the buyer's latest move as a middle-tier national security technology integrator.
Contractors, agencies share in the innovation culture challenge
Employee engagement and maintaining team culture has been agenda item number one for government contractors and agencies since the pandemic started, with encouraging innovation being a key cog in said culture. That challenge plays out almost equally on both sides of the public sector ecosystem.
DHS extends timeline to award $10B IT product vehicle
An "overwhelming" number of proposals has led the Homeland Security Department to say it needs more time to make awards for its $10 billion FirstSource III vehicle.
Supply chain pressures push Huntington Ingalls
Huntington Ingalls is keeping to its schedule by pushing for early orders to offset supply chain issues as it continues to build its technical solutions business and integrate the Alion acquisition.
Is it simply better to fire the unvaccinated?
Reports that 20 percent or more of intelligence agency employees are unvaccinated raises concerns and leads Editor Nick Wakeman to believe the nation is better off firing them or letting them quit.
Judge rules against Blue Origin in lunar lander lawsuit
A federal judge rules Blue Origin's lawsuit cannot go forward regarding NASA’s selection of SpaceX for a $2.9 billion contract to build the next-generation lunar lander.
DOD revamps controversial CMMC program
After a nine-month review, the Defense Department is replacing its original cyber compliance program for the industrial base with CMMC 2.0, putting more emphasis on self-assessment.
Gunnison builds leadership team with new hire
Gunnison has hired another senior executive with experience in making the transition from small business to full-and-open competition.
Who won 2021's edition of the GovCon awards?
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council announce this year's class of companies and executives to receive the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards.
White House extends vaccine deadline for contractors
Federal contractors have until Jan. 4, 2022, to comply now that the White House has extended the deadline into early next year.
SAIC renews battle with Leidos over $2.5B NASA IT contract
NASA upheld its award to Leidos of a $2.5 billion IT services contract, so Science Applications International Corp. is back with another protest over the evaluation.
Nominations for the 2022 Fed 100 are now being accepted
Nominations opened this week for the 2022 Federal 100 awards, a great opportunity to recognize those on your team who have gone above and beyond over the last year.
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