FDA solicits $20M IDIQ for data harmonization services

The Food and Drug Administration wants to set up a single, $20 million indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract for flexible purchasing of data harmonization services.

Contractors concerned about recent GSA proposed rule

Contractors are concerned that a recent rule proposed by the General Services Administration—requiring vendors to report prices paid by federal agencies for an item or service—could be costly and compromise their pricing information.

Northrop Grumman taps new sector VP of Combat Avionics Systems

Northrop Grumman has named Robert Gough vice president of Combat Avionics Systems business unit within its Electronic Systems sector.

Lockheed taps leader of commercial cyber business

Lockheed Martin has named Angie Heise vice president of commercial markets for the company’s Information Systems & Global Solutions business area.

Incumbents battle for lost training contracts

General Dynamics and Northrop Grumman have filed protests after losing a competition for a new training contract that consolidated two of their other vehicles.

Three small businesses win contracts to support Navy business applications

Three companies have won contracts to provide software and systems engineering, development and support services to the Navy.

ViaSat wins $12.3M contract to repair communications system

ViaSat Inc. has won a $12.3 million contract with the Navy to repair the Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems used on various aircraft platforms.

NS2020 draft faces plenty of questions

The draft RFP that the General Services Administration released for its upcoming next-generation NS2020 contract has yielded more than 1,600 comments and questions from industry and federal agencies.

Engility wins $24M contract to provide technical assistance

Engility has won a $24 million contract with the U.S. Agency for International Development to provide specialized technical assistance in Senegal.

WT launches industry day series

We are starting a series of events focused on business opportunities at specific government agencies. Each event will dive into a single agency, and you'll hear from senior leaders who will share their priorities, buying habits and upcoming contracts. First up is the Commerce Department.

Opinion

Should you mirror Silicon Valley companies?

Over the past 12 months, Washington has taken a Silicon Valley-like approach to tackling many of today’s most challenging government IT issues. Here are five steps to bring a stronger innovation culture to your company and help your customers.

GSA considers new credentialing business model

The General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service wants industry input on a possible new federal digital identity credential services model.

Accenture win means it keeps $966M student loan contract

Accenture Federal Services has won a 10-year, $966 million contract with the Education Department to continue operations and maintenance of the federal financial aid system.

Northrop Grumman taps new VP in Electronic Systems sector

Northrop Grumman has named Nicholas Paraskevopoulos vice president and general manager of engineering, manufacturing and logistics for the company’s Electronic Systems sector.

Constellation West taps new senior director of BD

Constellation West has named Billy Starkey senior director of business development.

Deloitte wins $7.4M contract for enterprise system services

Deloitte Consulting has won a $7.4 million contract to equip the Army with enterprise systems services.

SRA International completes acquisition of Qbase LLC

SRA International has completed its acquisition of Qbase LLC.

65 win spots on $20B NIH IT contract

NIH has named 65 winners of its $20 billion CIO Commodities and Solutions contract.

Unisys taps former GSA exec as new civilian leader

Unisys Federal has picked former GSA CIO Casey Coleman to be the new leader of their civilian business.

QxBranch adds former Lockheed CTO to board

QxBranch LLC has tapped former Lockheed Martin chief technology officer Ray Johnson to serve on its board of directors.