DISA launches new cyber defense org

The Defense Information Systems Agency is standing up its third cyber structure in the last four years as it looks to fill the gaps in DOD's cyber defenses.

Recent cyber attack causes Obama to propose new regulations

In the wake of an apparent attack on the U.S. Central Command by hackers claiming alliance with ISIS, President Obama has been laying out legislative proposals and executive actions related to cybersecurity, FCW reports.

Navy developing 5-year management support contract

The Navy is conducting research as it looks to create a five-year task order contract for program management, IT and IT portfolio support.

Chertoff Group starts new year with slew of promotions

The Chertoff Group has made eight promotions to kick off the new year.

Excella names two new partners

Excella Consulting has named two new partners to its executive team.

MorganFranklin taps new managing director

MorganFranklin Consulting has named Charles Price managing director of the company’s Corporate Investigation and Dispute Solutions practice.

Opinion

Major or minor in BD, but you still have to study

Career success often hinges on how you embrace your business development role, even if BD isn't listed on your business card.

Phase One Consulting takes on private equity owner

Phase One Consulting has been acquired by the private equity group RLJ Equity Partners as it looks for new growth opportunities.

Training, national security drive Centra deal

Centra Technology has acquired Tate Inc. in a move to expand its training and technical solutions offerings for military, intelligence and law enforcement customers.

Army plans $135M set-aside R&D IDIQ

Small business have until March 3 to respond to the solicitation for the Army's five-year, $135 million research and development engineering services contract.

Peerless Technologies wins $67.7M contract to support F-22 aircraft

Peerless Technologies has won a $67.7 million contract to provide the Air Force with F-22 division advisory and assistance services.

Vistronix taps new president of national intelligence sector

‘Vistronix has named Paul Falkler president, National Intelligence Sector.

Six3 nabs $12.8M to provide intelligence support services

Six3 Intelligence Solutions has won a $12.8 million contract to support the Army in Afghanistan.

Veris Group wins $44M contract to provide information assurance services

Veris Group has won a $44 million contract with Washington Headquarters Services to perform commercial information assurance services.

GSA bans OASIS BPAs (wink-wink)

GSA says no to blanket purchase agreements under OASIS, but then again, there are alternatives that get the same results.

CSC loses fight to keep IRS contract

Computer Sciences Corp. loses bid to keep the Infrastructure Shared Services contract after its bid protest fell short.

Joint ventures capture $600M FEMA award

Two joint ventures win spots on $600 million FEMA contract to improve flood and other risk data.

Opinion

Avoiding the danger of custom technology

Budget pressures might be pushing some agencies inward to solve technology problems, but the risk is higher cost and less flexibility, according to Thermopylae Science & Technology president A.J. Clark.

CGI protest nets $2.5B contract

CGI Federal has landed a spot on a $2.5 billion Navy contract thanks to a well-played bid protest that forced the Navy to rethink its source-selection decision.

Navy official says Congress should cut acquisition regs

A top Navy official wants the new Congress to focus on reducing existing regulations and not on adding new acquisition requirements.