LMI elevates new homeland security market VP

LMI promotes one of its business unit directors to vice president of the firm's organization focused on the homeland security market.

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Biden's cyber EO moves past the 'castle and moat' strategy

President Biden's May 2021 executive order on cybersecurity is pushing agencies to move past a castle and moat security posture. Here's what you need to know to drive that conversation.

SBA backs protest over facility clearance requirement for joint ventures

The Small Business Administration supported a protestor after the Air Force tried to add extra security requirements into a joint venture that company was forming.

Carahsoft's Abod says 'community' is critical success factor

This year's FCW Eagle Award recipient, Carahsoft CEO Craig Abod was recognized for the ways his company has made it easier for customers to buy technology. He also sees being in the government IT community as a critical contributor to his company's success.

Phebe Novakovic offers career, leadership advice in rare interview

General Dynamics CEO Phebe Novakovic rarely speaks publicly beyond events geared toward investors. But in a TV interview with Carlyle Group founder David Rubenstein, she offers advice on careers and leadership.

Peraton can claim this $2B military health IT win

A team led by Peraton and Capgemini wins a $2 billion blanket purchase agreement to act as a lead enterprise IT systems integrator for the Defense Health Agency.

Atlantic Union hires new GovCon relationship lead

Atlantic Union Bank hires a four-decade financial services veteran as senior vice president and senior relationship manager in its government contractor banking group.

BAE's US board adds Haspel, Wilson

The board of directors for BAE Systems’ U.S. subsidiary elects two new members: former CIA Director Gina Haspel and retired Air Force Gen. Stephen Wilson.

Booz Allen challenges counter-drone award that went to Leidos

Booz Allen Hamilton is objecting to an $82.7 million contract awarded to Leidos in support of Air Force efforts to counter unmanned aircraft.

10 'new normal' best practices for a COVID world

We explore Wolf Den Associates' advice for taking on the "new normal" in government contracting and what companies should be doing right now.

Information Analysis Inc. appoints new CEO

Publicly-traded small business Information Analysis Inc. appoints a new CEO to help reposition the firm for further growth.

Accenture's federal arm hires data strategy leader for defense biz

Accenture’s U.S. federal subsidiary hires a new data strategy leader for its defense business that joins from Army Futures Command.

Granicus builds civic engagement skills with new acquisition

Granicus' newest acquisition adds more digital experience capabilities to its civic engagement portfolio.

More FirstSource III protests dismissed

Three more protests regarding the Homeland Security's FirstSource II contract have been dismissed, but four challenges remain over this $10 billion IT vehicle.

Army unveils solicitation for $10B IT product contract

The Army starts the bidding on its $10 billion, multiple-award “ITES-4H” contract for acquiring enterprise IT products.

Serco Group hires global maritime lead

Serco Group brings in a two-decade defense industry veteran to lead maritime programs for all of the global government services company’s divisions.

Deloitte adds new cyber exec to government practice

Deloitte hires a former head of Air Force Cyber Command to help lead the professional services firm's offerings in that domain for government agencies.

TMF, cyber EO drive modernization at Labor, CIO says

The unprecedented investment in IT and cybersecurity resources have provided agencies like the Department of Labor with a historic opportunity to tackle some of their loftiest modernization plans.

ManTech retains IT modernization work at USCIS

ManTech International has held onto an $86 million incumbent contract for IT architecture, engineering and analytics services to the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services agency.

Customer Value Partners acquires Atlas Research

Customer Value Partners acquires Atlas Research to create a more formidable middle-tier player in federal health programs.