Contracts

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.

Companies

Cubic hires new human resources and diversity leader

Deborah Cegielski will lead the defense and transportation company's talent acquisition and development functions.

Companies

Booz Allen backs commercial AI, imagery firm

The government technology and services company's tech scouting function finds another startup to work with.

Companies

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.

Companies

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.

Companies

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.

Contracts

The IC's 4-year emerging tech investment plan

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence's investment strategy aims to make it easier for companies to connect with program managers.

Contracts

General Dynamics can now proceed on its $4.5B NGA cloud win

The company had to wait out a protest from its largest competitor Leidos in the latest head-to-head showdown of many between them.

Companies

Booz Allen was not the only company involved in this week's M&A

Some of the week's other major transactions involve a change in ownership, divestiture in-the-works and acquisitions.

Companies

Michael Baker promotes new federal practice CFO

The 23-year company veteran currently oversees the federal shop's business analytics function.

Companies

HighPoint Global hires former NGA, Secret Service CIO

The two-decade government service veteran will be responsible for the growth strategy and interactions with federal customers working on user experience.

Companies

Raytheon elevates new corporate, strategy development lead

She currently leads the aerospace-and-defense giant's business unit focused on intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

Companies

OneWeb stands up US board as communications company eyes American business

Sue Gordon, a former top intelligence officer, has been named the panel’s chair.

Companies

GSA's DUNS replacement set to go live

The General Services Administration is ready to flip the switch in early April on the non-proprietary entity identifier that is replacing the old DUNS number in federal contracting systems.