3 ways to prepare for CMMC

DOD has a cybersecurity problem that they hope CMMC will mitigate. Here are steps you should be taking right now.

With deal done, Enlightenment Capital-backed 'IntelliBridge' launches

With an acquisition now closed, the newly-named "IntelliBridge" launches with the backing of Enlightenment Capital.

Cyber firm ready for next step with new backing

Cyber firm RunSafe is entering the next phase of its strategy to offer software that works to immunize affected resources and leave the rest alone. The company now has the backing of Lockheed Martin's venture arm to help in that journey.

$82B LOGCAP V fight appears to have an end in sight

The long-running legal fight over the Army's $82 billion LOGCAP V logistics contract seems to be almost over and companies involved can at least move ahead in some respects.

Govplace hires new sales chief

IT reseller and integrator Govplace adds a new senior vice president of sales to its leadership team.

General Atomics buys radar tech outfit

General Atomics closes its deal to buy a company that focuses on synthetic aperture radar technology and related services.

Opinion

A winning proposal isn't always the best

Too many contractors assume because they've won a contract then their proposal was a good one but wins and losses shouldn't be your only measures of success.

Leidos health segment lead to depart

Jon Scholl, president of Leidos' health business, is leaving the company to pursue church service and mission work.

Research gives drones Daredevil-like vision

A Purdue University researcher has used a speaker and a set of microphones -- and some math -- to give a drone the ability to fly with echolocation.

Verizon chosen again for $525M Social Security phone system contract

Verizon has for the second time been chosen for a $525 million Social Security Administration phone system contract after its first award was pulled back due to protests.

Telecoms, defense contractors favorite targets for foreign hackers

China spent the year targeting telecommunications infrastructure to feed its spying and IP theft, while Iran shifted to target defense contractors in the latter half of the year.

Perspecta looking for answers before NGEN protest decision

Perspecta is waiting for answers from its debriefing last week over the Navy's NGEN award before the company decides whether to file a protest or not.

Seven picked for $990M DIA data collection contract

Seven companies take spots on a $990 million data collection contract with the Defense Intelligence Agency.

Innovation needs more flexible funding, Thornberry says

The lead Republican for the House's defense committee hopes appropriators will see the wisdom in making funds for buying technology and research more flexible.

Expression Networks secures $121M DISA spectrum support contract

Expression Networks books a $121 million contract to help the Defense Information Systems Agency automate electromagnetic spectrum activities.

Opinion

Fraud dishonors service-disabled veterans

Too often sham companies are formed under the umbrella of the service-disabled, veteran-owned small business program, hurting legitimate companies and dishonoring all veterans.

Comsovereign makes first move toward acquisition

5G consortium Comsovereign Corp. signs a letter of intent to make an acquisition that would be its first since the merger with Drone Aviation.

PSS makes deal for Eagle Ray

Preferred Systems Solutions has made a deal to acquire Eagle Ray Inc. and will add the latter's leadership team to a new PSS division.

Agriculture chooses 7 for $500M IT services BPA

The Agriculture Department awards seven companies places on a $500 million blanket purchase agreement for broad IT services.

L3Harris takes $1B Space Force contract

L3Harris Technologies wins a $1.2 billion contract to help the new Space Force modernize the military's space surveillance systems.