Opinion
How the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the evolution of telework
When governments at all levels suddenly faced the need to work from a distance, they had to quickly overcome a decade of resistance. In part 3 of his commentary, IBM's John Kamensky explores the roots of telework and how it has changed so quickly.
DHS nears final solicitation on $2B cloud strategy
The Homeland Security Department is getting closer to the release of a final solicitation for its Data Center and Cloud Optimization contract that could be worth $2 billion.
Perspecta previews life without NGEN
Perspecta is preparing for life without its largest contract and that lost revenue as they and the industry manage through whatever the COVID-19 pandemic brings.
First protest hits CIO-SP3 SB on-ramp awards
The National Institutes of Health picked 244 small businesses for the CIO-SP3 on-ramp, and one of the many not selected is fighting to get on that vehicle.
How LMI has navigated a leadership change and COVID-19 challenges
Three days before COVID-19 became a national emergency, LMI announced its CEO would depart and that a search for the next leader began. Here's how acting CEO Brian Fitzpatrick has kept the focus on employees and customers.
Protests pile up against $950M Special Ops contract awards
Eight companies have filed protests after their bids fell short in the competition for a $950 million professional services contract with the Special Operations Command.
Podcasts
PROJECT 38: PSC's David Berteau on COVID challenges and the path forward
David Berteau sees the myriad ways the coronavirus pandemic from his perch as President and CEO of the Professional Services Council. In this episode of the Project 38 podcast, Berteau shares his thoughts on the health of the market and where it could go from here.
DHS getting small firms ready for IT commodity recompete
The Homeland Security Department will soon give industry a first glimpse at what the next version of the FirstSource commodity IT product and service contract will look like.
Zielinski departure triggers leadership changes at GSA
As Bill Zielinski prepares to leave GSA to be Dallas CIO, his departure has set up a series of leadership changes at GSA.
How CentralSquare's new CEO is using virtual tools to lead the company
David Zolet became CEO of CentralSquare in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and sees the crisis as a way to strengthen ties with partners and customers.
ManTech objects to how DHS wants to correct mistake
ManTech International has filed a fresh protest involving a $93 million Homeland Security contract and says the agency's plan to correct prior mistakes was inadequate.
Is Google laying a marker with new DOD cloud pact?
Google books a reported "seven figures" cloud contract with the Defense Department that shows the tech giant is not turning away completely from government business and has eyes on more.
ManTech stands up FEDSIM center, hires new execs
ManTech International has created a new center of excellence and brought in new two executives to steer pursuits of large opportunities coming out of the GSA FEDSIM acquisition hub.
PAE clears $1.4B recompete hurdle, for now
PAE was able to both get a second chance at and keep a $1.4 billion recompete in its portfolio, but will others try to get another shot of their own?
Best value question at heart of Leidos-DynCorp dispute
What best value is can depend on the eye of the beholder as shown in this fight between Leidos and DynCorp International for a $500 million helicopter support contract.
Podcasts
PROJECT 38: Global IT issues hit the federal landscape
How do the COVID-19 disruptions in global IT supply chains impact the federal government and the leading systems integrators? We take an “outside-in” approach to finding some answers in this episode with Michael Hong and Jeff Sorensen of Kearney’s public sector practice.
Cognosante's newest deal targets cyber growth
Cognosante was a seller last year, but this new deal sees them as a buyer and the company being purchased focuses on cybersecurity.
JV secures Agriculture end user support order
A mentor-protege joint venture secures a $37 million contract for end user IT support services to the Agriculture Department.
Booz Allen captures $800M AI task order
Booz Allen Hamilton has won an $800 million task order to provide artificial intelligence products and services to the Defense Department.
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