Darkblade deal adds second pillar to Intrepid

Private equity-backed Intrepid Solutions & Services has acquired Darkblade Solutions to build out the second of three pillars to serve defense and national security customers.

NCI protects its turf with CMS win

NCI has protected a decades-long relationship with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by winning a professional services contract for appeals management support.

Octo acquires defense & intelligence IT integrator

Nearly six months after one large deal, Octo has moved onto the next one in this phase of its strategy to be the go-to technology modernization provider for federal agencies.

What the New York Times misses about DOD's meetings with Amazon

A New York Times article indicates it's scandalous that Defense Department officials met with commercial technology executives. But more of those meetings are needed and not less.

PROJECT 38: Tech, talent & deals feed into ManTech's strategy & tagline

ManTech’s shift to the government technology company it is today has been in the making for several years and is partially seen in the tagline accompanying its logo. This episode sees Chief Operating Officer Matt Tait explain it all to Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers.

One agency had a perfect score in PSC's annual report card

The Professional Services Council's annual report on procurement forecasts at 69 agencies found one perfect score and the need for improvement from just about everyone else.

Inside the 2021 Washington Technology Top 100

Here is our latest coverage and analysis of companies on the 2021 Washington Technology Top 100 and what makes these the most successful companies competing in the government sector.

CACI's big NGA win adds fuel to strong year of growth

CACI International holds the No. 12 spot on the Top 100 after booking a record $11.6 billion last year with $6.5 billion in new work, including its biggest win to date, a $1.5 billion deal with the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency.

Last call for 2021 innovation nominations

July 15 is the deadline for Rising Star, Public Sector Innovation and Industry Innovator nominations. Don't wait to submit your application.

Pentagon eases COVID restrictions, allows 90% occupancy

The Pentagon is one step closer to returning to “normal” as it moved last Friday to allow up to 90% of personnel in the office. Social distancing and face covering requirements remain in place.

Northrop, NASA finalize $935M moon orbiter contract

Northrop Grumman will continue development of a space station to circle the moon and support landings, as well as provide the infrastructure for deep space science.

Peraton hires new human resources & procurement chiefs

Peraton makes two new hires to its executive leadership team as that company continues the integration of Perspecta and what was Northrop Grumman's IT services business.

Booz Allen backs AI, machine learning software startup

Booz Allen Hamilton puts its technology scouting function to work by investing in an emerging startup company focused on making software for artificial intelligence and machine learning functions.

Pre-award protests bring some trouble to CIO-SP4

The highly-anticipated solicitation for the potential $50 billion governmentwide CIO-SP4 IT services contract hits a snag with six pre-award protests and one common thread between them.

Maximus' deals set the stage for more growth

Maximus has steadily climbed the Top 100 by making blockbuster acquisitions. For 2021 alone, it has two major deals and a new federal leader that have the firm poised for more growth.

Round 6: More awards for Air Force battle management system effort

The Air Force has made a sixth block of awards for its $950 million contract to build a new system for managing and distributing information in the battlefield.

One more company joins $3.6B NIH research contract

A fifth company gains a seat on the National Institutes of Health's $3.6 billion "SOAR" contract vehicle covering support for biomedical research projects.

SAIC adds 2 new human capital execs & corporate controller

Science Applications International Corp. brings in new senior vice presidents to support its talent and recruiting function, along with a new corporate controller.

Top 100 execs share insights on key tech trends

Customers want to move faster and Top 100 companies are investing in ways to bring leading-edge technologies to the market that can address the need for speed, plus enhance security and capabilities.

Drone maker Volansi appoints Roper CEO

Commercial drone maker Volansi appoints former AIr Force acquisition chief Will Roper as CEO nearly four months after he joined the board of directors.