Qbase wins DHA IT support contract

QBase has won a $7.5 million contract with the Defense Health Agency to provide IT support services.

Accenture questioned over DHS HR contract

Lawmakers are asking Accenture Federal Services some hard questions about its $300 million contract to build a hiring system for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

How commercial tech is reshaping the GovCon market

Increasing demand and use of commercial technologies in government represent an opportunity and a challenge for contractors. Our March 20 Power Breakfast offers an opportunity to hear how some of the leading contractors and commercial companies are taking advantage of this trend.

NTT Data books $60M NIH IT support contract

NTT Data books a $60 million contract for IT service desk support to a National Institutes of Health hub.

Protests net more awards on Army's $37.5B RS3 contract

After missing the cut in October to gain a spot on the Army's $37.5 billion "RS3" contract, several companies filed protests and now have landed on that program.

Tyto Athene appoints new CFO

Tyto Athene, the former Black Box federal arm, appoints MicroPact's former CFO to the same role.

General Dynamics wins $217M Air Force intell system support order

General Dynamics’ IT services segment has won an eight-year, $217 million task order for technical operations support services to an Air Force intelligence system.

Caliburn backs off IPO but dangles it as a future possibility

DC Capital-backed contractor Caliburn International has withdrawn the initial public offering it filed for late last year, but indicates it could try it again.

GovCon consulting firm uses M&A to expand offerings

Premier Consulting & Integration, a firm that provides a range of financial management consulting and audit support to contractors, is expanding its reach into travel and expense management.

GDIT brings streamlined process to VA help desk

This program General Dynamics IT supports for Veterans Affairs is part of a shift to managed services and fixed-price contracts as a way to bring innovation and cost savings to contractor and customer alike.

ICF taps new public sector head, Glover to retire

ICF promotes two-decade company veteran Mark Lee to lead its public sector business, succeeding the retiring Ellen Glover.

Inside SAIC's 'Innovation Factory' and the market's mindset change

Science Applications International Corp. has dedicated space for the "Innovation Factory" in its headquarters. That physical change also helps showcase a mindset change for SAIC and its government customers.

DISA explores small businesses for Satcom support

DISA may switch a satellite communications contract currently held by Booz Allen Hamilton to a small business-only recompete.

General Dynamics' board adds Haney

General Dynamics' board of directors elects as a new member retired Navy Adm. Cecil Haney.

DHS to move on from Eagle II

As Eagle 2 winds down, DHS will look to outside IDIQs to replace its primary IT services contract.

As troubles mount is JEDI at risk?

The $10 billion JEDI cloud infrastructure contract continues to attract scrutiny. New developments raise the question of whether it is headed for a premature end.

Cognosante wins second shot at $1B VA contract

Cognosante has prevailed in a protest fight over a $1 billion VA contract awarded to Booz Allen Hamilton but this short-term win offers no guarantee.

Linquest appoints Dills as CEO

LinQuest Corp. names former Scitor Corp. President Timothy Dills as chief executive.

Black Box federal spinout makes first acquisition

Once Black Box's government arm, Tyto Athene acquires its first company with the backing of PE owners Arlington Capital Partners.

Sparton completes sale of itself, goes private

Sparton Corp. closes the sale of itself to Cerberus and becomes a privately-held defense electronics company.