SpaceLink adds new execs to further push info superhighway strategy

SpaceLink has hired two additional executives to its leadership team as the company continues its broad effort to build a satellite relay system it sees as becoming an information superhighway in space.

New NASA contract puts focus on cyber

NASA is aiming to correct longstanding cybersecurity management issues identified in a recent inspector general report through a unified IT contract that was scheduled to publish a request for proposals this month.

Proposal deadline extended for $1.4B DHA workforce contract

The Defense Health Agency has extended the deadline for proposals for its $1.4 billion Workforce 3.0 contract to June 2.

Opinion

Effective remote work requires following these principles

Remote work isn't going away and to make your organization successful and effective there are several key principles to follow, including communication, setting expectations, listening and hiring the right people.

ManTech back in the chase for $518M Army contract

ManTech quickly protested when it lost a $518.2 million field support contract with the Army, which almost as quickly rethought the award to General Dynamics.

Cubic completes its sale to Veritas & activist hedge fund

After a highly active process, Cubic Corp. closes the sale of itself to Veritas Capital and the latter's activist hedge fund partner in this deal.

Viasat promotes new government business leader from within

Viasat elevates the chief technology officer of its government systems segment to be president of that unit.

C3.ai hires new federal head

C3.ai brings in a 35-year technology sector veteran to lead the artificial intelligence software firm's federal systems unit nearly five months after the company's initial public offering.

Deloitte brings in 2 new analytics business leaders

Deloitte hires two new leaders to its government and public services consulting practice that will lead the firm's work in analytics and cognitive programs.

Bluestone Investment Partners backs defense software company

Bluestone Investment Partners acquires majority ownership of defense software and system development company Chesapeake Technology International.

Sam.gov launch hits initial snag after dropping 'Beta'

Monday marked the start of Sam.gov without the "Beta" in front of it, but the launch of this singular portal for contracting information has it a snag for users who can't log in.

Insight Public Sector wins $2.56B Navy software pact

Insight Public Sector wins a $2.56 billion blanket purchase agreement to supply Microsoft software licenses and IT products and services to the Navy.

DHS awards 7 seats on $300M testing, acquisition support contract

The Homeland Security Department chooses seven companies for a $300 million contract to perform independent test and evaluation services in support of major acquisition programs.

WIT names top female leaders of 2021

The Women in Technology organization named its top leaders of 2021 that represent a mix of large, small and mid-sized companies headquartered in the Washington D.C. region.

Booz Allen puts headcount back near the top of its agenda

For Booz Allen Hamilton, growing the employee headcount in tandem with its expanding backlog has been a lynchpin of the company’s strategy but was a lower priority during the pandemic's height. But it has returned to at or near the top in recent months.

Industry groups ask for more funding boost for CISA

CISA received $650 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, but the agency's top officials have described that as only a "down payment" to improve the government's cybersecurity efforts.

Deloitte faces challenge to Secret Service win

Deloitte is facing a challenge to an incumbent contract it holds to support the Secret Service's chief financial officer.

What DHS' top contractors tell us about the IT opportunities

The Homeland Security Department's top 20 contractors aren't all IT companies, but DHS has many IT needs and can help you get into one of the larger government spenders.

Inside the unmanned strategy of what is now 'Teledyne FLIR'

What was once FLIR Systems had been on its own path build its unmanned presence before the acquisition by Teledyne. The combined company's unmanned business leader updates us on the integration and how all domains are now covered in full by the platforms and technologies that support them.

Salient CRGT forms joint venture with 8(a) firm

Salitent CRGT forms a joint venture with Digital Consultants to pursue defense market opportunities.