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

How the best M&A comms can help with COVID-19 communications

During a major event, even a crisis like COVID-19, it's important to think how you communicate and what that says about your company and your brand.

Phoenix Logistics wins $516M Army training tech contract

Phoenix Logistics bests one other bid for a $516 million contract to help the Army further develop a training technology platform.

Spires steps down as Learning Tree CEO

Richard Spires, best known for his work as DHS CIO, is stepping down as CEO of Learning Tree

Jacobs pushes back after Battelle again wins Arctic award

For a second time, Battelle has unseated long-time incumbent Jacobs Polar Services for a $260.7 million contract to support Arctic research.

COVID 19 tests contractor resiliency

The government contracting industry is known for its ability to successfully weather the ups and downs of the economy but the coronavirus pandemic is putting that long-cherished reputation to the test.

CACI's push for bigger contracts years in the making

As companies grow, they increasingly want to chase larger contracts. But it's easier said than done. Here's how CACI is chasing and winning billion dollar awards.

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: BD, capture actions to take as coronavirus spreads

There is plenty for contractors to do as the coronavirus turns the market on its head. Business development and capture expert Lisa Pafe of Lohfeld Consulting offers advice and insights on actions you should take as COVID-19 causes delays and postponements.

DOD looks to industry for anti-COVID-19 prototypes

The Defense Department is asking industry for prototype solutions to combat the novel coronavirus disease and other emerging bio-threats.

NIH moves closer to finalizing CIO-SP3 SB on-ramp

The National Institutes of Health's IT acquisition arm makes its list of apparent winners known for the CIO-SP3 Small Business on-ramp and moves one step closer to completion.

Coronavirus may alter CMMC implementation efforts

It's unclear whether emergency measures to stem coronavirus' spread will affect DOD's roll out of its unified cybersecurity standard, but mitigation efforts will likely rely on teleconferencing for training.

Cerner gets new chair, board members for government advisory panel

Cerner's government board of advisers elects a new chairman and also elects four new members to steer the health IT company's public sector strategy.

Opinion

COVID 19: What can contractors do? Plenty.

Obviously, your top priority is your family and loved ones but as the dust settles, you need to understand these short- and long-term impacts on your business.

New Lockheed CEO marks shift for world's largest defense firm

Lockheed Martin has turned to its board of directors for its new leader, and not the typical insider, as CEO Marillyn Hewson announces that she'll step down in June.

Unisys Federal lead PV Puvvada not joining SAIC

With the $1.2 billion acquisition of Unisys Federal completed, Science Applications International Corp. officials said that long-time Unisys Federal leader PV Puvvada has decided not to join the company, though the rest of his senior leaders now have new posts at SAIC.

Perspecta board adds former NRO director

Perspecta's board of directors elects a new member in Betty Sapp, former director of the National Reconnaissance Office.

How SAIC kicked off the Unisys Federal integration amid the coronavirus pandemic

The ever expanding impact of the coronavirus forced Science Applications International Corp. to change the way it greeted its newest employees from Unisys Federal.