Protest decision offers lesson in how to avoid protests

Two rounds of protests for the same contract brought different results, but both illustrate one clear lesson for government agencies: Document and explain.

FDIC considers managed services for mobile devices

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is considering a managed service model to quickly get its employees mobile devices, as their jobs become increasingly mobile.

NVTC announces finalists for 20th Annual CFO Awards

The Northern Virginia Technology Council has announced the finalists for the 20th annual Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards.

Ascolta adds two to leadership team

Ascolta has appointed Clint Green and Brad Cox to its leadership team.

Abt Associates wins $51.7M contract to improve Jordan's health system

Abt Associates has won a $51.7 million contract with the U.S. Agency for International Development and the government of Jordan to work on the country's health system.

HHS plans IT day for acquisition support IT

The Health and Human Services Department is hosting an IT industry day so it and companies can discuss and examine IT solutions and available technologies for acquisition lifecycle management.

House committee kills $3B IT modernization fund

The House Budget Committee rejected an amendment to provide $3 billion for a revolving IT modernization fund in a hearing to pass the fiscal year 2017 budget resolution.

How not to make a bait-and-switch claim

Allied Technology Group claimed that a competitor pulled a bait-and-switch to win the contract. Here's why GAO didn't buy it.

Small business on-ramp opens for $20B CIO-SP3

NIH opened the small business on-ramp for the $20 billion CIO-SP3 contract. Here is what you need to know.

Lockheed subsidiary wins $262M task order to streamline veterans claims process

Systems Made Simple, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, has won a $262 million task order to help streamline the processing of veterans disability claims for the Veterans Affairs Department.

Neustar appoints new VP of sales

Neustar has appointed Denise Hayman the position of vice president of sales.

Qualx awarded $8.5M option for paper-to-electronic document support

Qualx Corp. has been awarded an $8.5 million option to support the Defense Department's Washington Headquarters Services.

Intel Security, DLT Solutions form cybersecurity alliance

Intel Security, maker of McAfee ,products and DLT Solutions have entered into a strategic alliance focused on helping agencies address cybersecurity challenges.

Lockheed gets $197.6M contract mod for Aegis support

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $197.6 million contract modification to support the Navy’s Aegis defense system.

The Aerospace Corp. appoints new VP, special studies

The Aerospace Corp. has appointed Air Force Maj. Gen. Edward Bolton vice president of special studies, effective April 11.

Commerce in the spotlight at next WT industry day

Our next WT Industry on March 22 puts the focus on the Commerce Department and its $2.3 billion budget. Senior agency officials will discuss procurement, competition and small business opportunities.

Lockheed Martin launches dedicated Energy business

Lockheed Martin has combined its energy products and technologies into a single commercial line of business called Lockheed Martin Energy.

Congressman again pushes for Pentagon acquisition reform

Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) is for the second time introduced an acquisition reform bill focusing on the Pentagon, according to FCW.

MTG Services wins $38.7M engineering, technical support contract

MTG Services has won a $38.7 million contract to provide the Navy with engineering and technical support services.

Datawatch Corp. appoints new VP, visualization strategy

Datawatch Corp. has appointed Peter Simpson vice president of visualization strategy.