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.

Opinion

Marketing by whim is not marketing

It's easy to get distracted by the new shiny objects but to effectively market your company takes time and planning.

What if COVID-19 teaches us nothing?

Every crisis is supposed to be a great teachable moment and COVID-19 has exposed cracks in multiple areas that need to be addressed. But what if we don't change?

Buchanan & Edwards board adds former KeyW CEO

Buchanan & Edwards' board of directors elects former KeyW Corp. CEO Bill Weber as a new member.

SAIC creates growth exec role, hires Booz Allen vet

Science Applications International Corp. creates a new C-level growth leadership role and hires a two-decade Booz Allen Hamilton veteran for it.

Podcasts

Reporters' Roundtable: COVID-19's impact on work, business and policy

In this episode of the Project 38 podcast, three reporters from Washington Technology and our sibling publication FCW.com share insights on how the COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on business, policy and work in the government market.