How Lockheed is processing what Amazon HQ2 means for D.C.

The Washington, D.C. region is still trying to understand the implications of Amazon's future second headquarters. What does the world's largest defense company make of it?

Northrop looks within for new strategy lead exec

Northrop Grumman gives its lead government relations executive additional responsibility for its strategy and business development efforts.

Best-value battle comes down to price

By Light submitted a fine technical proposal, but so did its competitor. To pick a winner, DISA had no choice but look at price.

2020 starts with plenty of 'ifs' hanging over the market

It is near time to turn the page on 2019 and look ahead to 2020, but not before walking through the possible paths that next year presents for the market.

The 'Ifs' to watch in 2020: DOD cloud edition

The Defense Department's pair of large commercial cloud buys are both stuck in some sort of protest-related situation. How those move forward depends on these paths.

SAIC takes large cloud contract away from Leidos

After a protest fight, SAIC can now officially claim a $728.2 million Air Force cloud contract win as a takeaway from its one-time parent Leidos.

Opinion

Four keys to a more painless FedRAMP authorization

When pursuing a FedRAMP authorization on your own or with help, there are four things to keep in mind -- sponsorship, buy-in, the process and communication.

EverWatch adds former KeyW exec

EverWatch has added a former KeyW executive as president of its computer network operations practice.

Under Mengucci, CACI keeps focus on new business & investing in growth

New CACI International CEO John Mengucci sees no reason to do more than tweak the strategy of his predecessor as he remains focused on new business, delivery and investing for growth.

PAE signs off on divestiture before it goes public

PAE has signed a deal to sell its unmanned systems business as part of a larger deal that will see the company go to the public markets.

NTT Data makes deal to expand in federal health

NTT Data is buying a company that focuses on digital transformation and design services in the federal health market.

Cartwright joins Expression Networks board of advisers

Retired Marine Corps Gen. James Cartwright takes a seat on Expression Networks' board of advisers.

GWAC's biggest competitors aren't other GWACs

It might seem like the natural competitor for GWAC contracts are other GWACs. But the truth is that single-award contracts still capture nearly half of all IT spending.

Leidos makes product play in $1.65B Dynetics deal

Leidos has increasingly talked about wanting to make an acquisition that included a product play and it appears to have made one in its $1.65 billion deal for Dynetics.

Beta.Sam.Gov continues to disappoint

Beta.Sam.Gov remains mess for many people who use the new website. Fears are growing that small businesses will pay a price.

Veterans Affairs looking for commercial pharmacy solution

The Veterans Affairs Department is developing a contract to buy a commercial software solution for pharmacy inventory management.

BAE details U.S. leadership transition

BAE Systems announces the pending retirement of the leader of its U.S. business and the insider being elevated to the CEO post.

Unisys objects to CFPB cloud award

Unisys pushes back against a competitor's win of a cloud services contract to support the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Anne Altman joins Gunnison board

Former IBM federal chief Anne Altman joins the board of directors at Gunnison Consulting Group.

What Palantir's latest win says about the competitive landscape

Palantir has captured a large Army contract to supply a single dashboard for human resource and supply chain functions. The win also says a lot about where the company sits in the competitive landscape.