The Aerospace Corp. appoints new division GM within National Systems Group

The Aerospace Corp. has named Scott Yeakel general manager of the company’s Systems Engineering and Launch Division within the National Systems Group.

Navy gearing up for NGEN recompete

The Navy is poised to release the first request for information as it gets started on the recompete of the $3.4 billion NGEN networking contract now held by Hewlett-Packard.

9 R&D questions every business should ask

George Heilmeier made his name in the R&D world, but the questions he asked his researchers are the same questions any government contractor should strive to answer for their customers.

Don't overlook emerging tech as a way to access new customers

At the fourth of our series of Washington Technology Industry Days, we dive into the IT priorities, opportunities and procurement cultures at some of the leading funders and managers of emerging technology R&D projects.

CMS plans ID management system to meet scalability

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) wants information on a possible identity management solution that can meet increasing scalability demands and new integrate well with applications across federal and state government lines.

Aerospace Testing Alliance wins $134.9M contract to continue supporting engineering complex

Aerospace Testing Alliance has won a $134.9 million contract modification to support the Air Force’s Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

TWD & Associates to support USPS video conferencing under $3M contract

TWD & Associates has won a potentially $3 million contract to support the U.S. Postal Service’s video conferencing system.

Opinion

5 LinkedIn must-dos for govcon professionals

LinkedIn is a powerful tool for social selling, and here marketing guru Mark Amtower explains five actions every govcon player should take.

Don't abandon your old customers

When SPAWAR learned its incumbent contractor was walking away, it turned to a former vendor, who quickly stepped into the breach.

American Systems nabs $6.6M Air Force T&E contract

American Systems has won a $6.6 million Air Force task order to support the Joint Strike Fighter air system operational test and evaluation test execution team.

Progeny Systems scores $44.9M contract to support Navy sonar system

Progeny Systems Corp. has won a $44.9 million contract to provide the Navy with engineering assessments in support of the MK48 multi-band sonar system.

Mach37 selects seven startups for Fall 2015 cohort

The Mach37 Cyber Accelerator has named seven startups to its Fall 2015 cohort.

Markon wins $4M Navy contract for workforce planning

Markon Solutions has won a potentially $4 million contract to provide the Navy with strategic workforce planning and program management.

ESN taps new director of National Capital Region

Engineering Services Network has named Donald Hesseltine director of National Capital Region operations.

Cubic names new president of Cubic Transportation Systems

Cubic Corp. has named Matthew Cole president of Cubic Transportation Systems and senior vice president of Cubic Corp.

Fiscal 2016's ugly funding picture

Congress may be back, but there are plenty of obstacles in the way of a 2016 budget before Oct. 1. Our sister publication, FCW.com, gives us a graphical breakdown.

CACI fights for $90M Army security contract

CACI has filed a protest over a contract it lost to provide a range of security services at U.S. facilities in South Korea.

Jacobs Technologies receives $6.5M financial management contract

Jacobs Technologies Inc., of Tullahoma, Tenn., received a contract from the General Services Administration for eFINANCE, LeaveWeb, and FMSuite support for the Air Force.

HumanTouch names new VP

HumanTouch LLC has appointed Ilene Yarnoff to the position of vice president.

DynCorp's Lombardi leads slate of top govcon leaders

The 13th Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards will honor former DynCorp executive Paul Lombardi with its hall of fame award.