CenturyLink's Sanchack to take new role post-Level 3 close

CenturyLink further details the leadership picture after its Level 3 acquisition closes, through which current federal lead Erich Sanchack will transition into a new role.

EPA taps seven for potential $115M IT services contract

The Environmental Protection Agency picks seven companies for a potential five-year, $115 million IT and information management services contract.

Tiag adds WBB, Marines vet McCaron to VP team

The Informatics Applications Group adds retired Marine Corps officer and former WBB executive Dan McCarron to the vice president ranks.

Former Harris IT business adds former Sotera CFO Pitsenberger

The yet-unnamed Harris IT services business adds former Sotera Defense CFO John Pitsenberger in the same role to continue construction of the leadership team.

GovCon firms make commitment to diversity

CSRA is the latest government contractor to join a CEO group that puts an emphasis on fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It's good PR but it's also good business.

HyTrust brings aboard cyber vet Lewandowski as government lead

Cloud computing and security company HyTrust hires cyber veteran Wayne Lewandowski to oversee its government business and adds three new federal advisory board members.

Opinion

Senate attempt to reduce protests misses the point

A Senate proposal to reduce the number bid protests gets the cart before the horse and misses the opportunity to address the root causes of protests.

Nevada site contract saga ends, winner Honeywell JV to move forward

A year-long battle over the Nevada National Security Site contract ends and a Honeywell-led joint venture will move to take over operations and maintenance of the facility.

NASA seeks 8(a) bids for potential $100M headquarters IT contract

NASA is looking for 8(a) small businesses to bid on a potential five-year, $100 million contract for IT services at its Washington headquarters.

Engility unseats Booz Allen for potential $39M Navy, Coast Guard ship IT contract

Engility scores a potential five-year, $39 million takeaway contract win for IT services to Navy and Coast Guard ship fleets.

Speedcast to buy UltiSat, seeks deeper US government footprint

Australia's Speedcast has struck a potential $100 million deal for Maryland-based UltiSat to take advantage of forecasts of a recovering U.S. government satellite market.

Questions answered about WT Industry Innovators program

We've had a strong response to our inaugural Washington Technology Industry Innovators award program but a few questions have popped up, so here are the answers. If you feel your company is an innovator, here is your chance to tell us why.

OASIS shakeup continues GSA's summer of change

GSA has moved the entire OASIS leadership team to the FEDSIM hub in a move that has sent shock waves through the contractor community.

Army adds three to electronic security systems contract

The Army adds three companies to a five-year, $270 million contract for electronic security systems upon the dismissal of their protests.

NCI adds DoD, VA IT civil service vet Bowlin as cyber engineering VP

NCI Inc. hires former Defense Department and Veterans Affairs IT leader James Bowlin as vice president of cybersecurity engineering.

Are you ready for the 4th quarter spending spree?

The volume of business during the fourth quarter continues to grow to the point that the spending spree is actually more like an avalanche.

Three small firms win spots on potential $300M Navy IT, rapid product contract

Three small businesses will vie for task orders on a potential eight-year, $300 million enterprise IT services contract to support rapid product development efforts.

Opinion

Why your firm needs an employer branding plan

Attracting and keeping top talent is a change for all GovCon firms. In this series, Elizabeth Harr explores how your brand can drive better hiring results.

NGA signs up for Planet satellite imagery access

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency signs up for a one-year subscription to receive commercial small satellite imagery from Planet.

Cyber firm Blue Ridge promotes Gray to COO

Government and commercial cyber outfit Blue Ridge Networks moves Maureen Gray from the vice president ranks up to chief operating officer.