L3Harris makes deal for another divestiture
L3Harris Technologies finds a buyer for another one of its businesses as the defense company continues on a post-merger portfolio review and reshaping.
Podcasts
Project 38: How COVID-19 will disrupt the GovCon supply chain
Explore the impact of COVID-19 on the GovCon supply chain in Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers' interview with Chris Meissner, founding partner with the 202 Group, a data analytics and market intelligence firm.
Contractors getting federal guidance on working amid coronavirus pandemic
Government contractors and their customers are figuring out how and what work goes on as the coronavirus pandemic is poised to speed up. We have consolidated the guidance that agencies are giving their industry partners on how to proceed and some reactions.
Opinion
Don't take the national security contractor workforce for granted
As the government moves through the COVID-19 crisis, it is critical that government leaders make the right decisions and remember that contractors are an essential part of the solution.
Maximus board elects two new members
Maximus' board of directors elects a pair of new members, one of which is returning to the company after a year-long break.
Toni Townes-Whitley: A public-sector native comes home
A child of public servants and a former Peace Corps volunteer herself, Microsoft's president for U.S. regulated industries is committed to making her firm "a fundamental partner in the mission."
Coronavirus updates on business, government and contracting
We're collecting our coronavirus coverage into a central page as a way of keeping track of the many ways the pandemic is impacting the business of government contracting.
DOD's Ellen Lord names contractors as part of nation's critical infrastructure
DOD acquisition chief Ellen Lord has declared that contractors in the defense industrial base are part of the nation's critical infrastructure sector and can continue to report to work during the pandemic.
Podcasts
PROJECT 38: Harnessing social media in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic
Many of us are practicing social distancing as the world deals with the coronavirus pandemic. Marketing and social media expert Mark Amtower shares his tips on how to use the tools to build and maintain strong relationships with your customers and partners, especially as you largely can't meet face-to-face.
ManTech, General Dynamics protest classified contract
ManTech International and General Dynamics IT have lost spots on a classified NRO contract for services in innovation and R&D. They are both asking GAO to remedy the situation.
What contractors want to see in coronavirus relief bill
Economic relief legislation to ease the pain of the coronavirus epidemic is in the works and trade groups representing government contractors are highlighting issues unique to them that they should be addressed.
SAIC-Amentum JV keeps Justice asset forfeiture support work
A Science Applications International Corp.-Amentum joint venture wins the recompete of its contract to support the Justice Department's asset forfeiture program.
PSC says contractors need telework guidance NOW
The Professional Services Council is asking the White House budget office and Office of Federal Procurement Policy to immediately issue guidance that would allow contractor personnel to work at home, just like their government counterparts.
Northrop cautions investors over coronavirus pandemic uncertainty
Northrop Grumman has added the coronavirus pandemic as a risk factor to consider in its outlook and performance as business of all shapes and sizes in every market are having to adjust their expectations on-the-fly as the situation evolves.
Opinion