SAIC's lost $1.8B protest points to flaws in the system
GAO's reasoning in denying SAIC's bid protest over a $1.8 billion contract is technically correct, but it points to a boarder flaw in the system. Why does price really matter?
Air Force plans set-aside IDIQ for IT service management
The Air Force is planning to award an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to a small business for IT service management services. The services will support the NORAD and U.S. Northern Command.
Raytheon awarded $7.7M contract extension to support encryption program
Raytheon has won a $7.7 million contract modification with the Air Force to continue its engineering work in support of the VINSON/ANDVT Cryptographic Modernization program.
Leidos wins $9.8M Air Force contract to provide environmental threat analyses
Leidos has won a $9.8 million contract to provide chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) analytic, modeling and survivability studies to the Air Force.
DISA including single service provider in upcoming mobility draft RFP
The Defense Information Systems Agency will incorporate a single service provider solution in its draft request for proposals due out this summer, according to FCW.
Pyramid Systems appoints new COO
Pyramid Systems has appointed Joe Zimmerman chief operating officer of the company.
Federal market is good for Silicon Valley, just ask Nutanix
Nutanix is opening a new office in the Washington, D.C., area to serve federal customers, and its success in the market should be an example for others trying to make the jump east from Silicon Valley.
After long road, new start for $200M DHS support contract
After two rounds of protests, DHS has a draft RFP on the street as it tries for a fresh start for its $200 million field office support contract.
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Law enforcement modernization offers millions in opportunities
The 2017 Budget requests from DHS and Justice point to millions of dollars in opportunities around the cloud, open source and cyber.
Tenable's new hire reflects need for federal focus
Tenable Network Security realized that its federal business was growing at such a rate that it warranted its own dedicated division. As of last week, that division is live.
GDIT to support NAWCAD division under $47.4M contract
General Dynamics Information Technology has won a $47.4 million contract to support the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division’s Ship and Air Integrated Warfare Department.
ICF wins $34.6M recompete task order to support CDC HIV/AIDS division
ICF International has won a $34.6 million recompete task order to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention.
CACI makes U.K. cyber deal
CACI International is still digesting its $550 million L-3 purchase, but that hasn't stopped its U.K. subsidiary from making a deal to bolster its cyber capabilities.
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