Coronavirus relief for contractors gets proposed extension
The latest coronavirus relief bill includes an extension of Section 3610 of the CARES Act that allows contractors to get reimbursed for paid leave for certain workers who can't access government facilities.
Redwire picks up another space component maker
Redwire, the AE Industrial Partners-backed space outfit, makes another acquisition to further build out its portfolio of components and other technologies that support the space platforms.
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PROJECT 38: How the Biden administration can accelerate digital services
Many people see little change from the Trump administration to the Biden administration as far as tech priorities are concerned. But in this conversation with Editor Nick Wakeman, 18F co-founder Greg Godbout describes what he sees as an opportunity to accelerate the evolution toward a digital transformation of government.
Octo & Sevatec to join forces in merger of equals
Mergers of equals are rare events in the government technology market, but Octo and Sevatec executives have broken that mold and explain to us why the companies are joining forces.
Labor Department rule lets contractors shirk anti-discrimination policies with religious exemptions
The move will make it easier for companies that are organized around faith-based activities to evade certain civil rights laws and policies when making hiring decisions.
NextGen protection: The new federal cybersecurity challenge
Vendors and contractors have an independence that drives innovation but sometimes there are risks. As the market moves forward there is an increasing need to balance speed against security.
Delivery should be focus for Biden administration, 18F co-founder says
With government agencies spending billions each year to deliver services to agencies, improving delivery should be a Cabinet-level priority, says 18F co-founder Greg Godbout. What other advice does he have for the incoming Biden administration?
ManTech closes second cyber-focused deal in a month
ManTech completes its second acquisition of a cybersecurity-focused company in nearly a month and is also touting talent as part of the equation.
NDAA includes pilots for consumption-based solutions
The 2021 NDAA includes a pilot program based on the Section 809 panel recommendations that will allow DOD to buy tech solutions based on how much they use.
Northrop still in the IT game even with divestiture
Northrop Grumman's agreement to divest the IT services business doesn't mean the company is abandoning IT. In fact, Northrop and other large defense companies can't abandon IT by any stretch.
Leidos partnered with, and is now buying, 1901 Group for managed services capabilities
Leidos executive Gerry Fasano describes what drew the company to partner with and now acquire 1901 Group, plus how both companies have taken similar approaches to serving their customers.
Pandemic speeds modernization across federal agencies
The necessary wave of IT adaptation because of the pandemic has shown many federal CIOs and agencies they can move quickly and efficiently to modernize their IT.
Leidos adds to cloud, managed IT capabilities with deal for 1901 Group
Leidos emphasized the importance of the cloud and managed IT services with its $215 million deal to buy the 1901 Group.
GSA makes progress on OASIS protests
The General Services Administration has made some progress toward resolving the handful of OASIS on-ramp protests it has faced.
Vertex faces second set of challenges over $485M Navy logistics contract
Vertex Aerospace has won a $485.3 million Navy logistics contract twice and is facing challenges from two disappointed bidders for a second time.
Army to rethink awards for $800M engineering contract
The Army is rethinking its decision to not include small businesses among the winners of its $800 million Total Engineering and Integration Services contract that went to three large incumbents.
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