DISA hunts for ways to keep pace with mobile technologies

A new request for information from the Defense Information Systems Agency is a clear sign the government struggles to keep pace with technological change, but at least DISA wants a plan in place to deal with change.

What PSC's new structure says about today's market

The Professional Services Council has restructured, usually a yawner of a story, but the why behind their actions says a lot about what's going on in today's market and why you should be paying attention.

DoD updates plan for $11B electronic health record system

The Defense Department is inching closer to the release of a final solicitation for its long-awaited electronic health record solution that could turn into an $11 billion opportunity.

Opinion

Four cloud hurdles and how to clear them

The cloud is still about potential in the government market, but DLT Solutions exec David Blankenhorn explains how to clear four major hurdles to wider adoption on the cloud, including the need to reduce so much industry noise.

Navy wants to build big data ecosystem

The Navy wants to kick off a research effort to develop a Naval Big Data Ecosystem that will pull together information from a variety of sources to improve analytics that support the warfighter.

Labor plans for 5-year cloud IDIQ

In a new sources sought notice, the Labor Department is developing a five-year contract for cloud-based business process management services.

En Pointe wins $72M Microsoft deal

En Pointe Technologies will provide 100,000 seats of Microsoft Office 365 under a five-year, $72 million contract with Los Angeles County.

Top 100: HP focuses on matching solutions, customers

Hewlett-Packard Co. faced several critical recompetes last year, including the $5 billion Navy NGEN contract. Its success rate has public sector leader Marilyn Crouther feeling confident as the market moves forward.

Five lose OASIS bid protest fight

Five small businesses have lost their bid to have GAO overturn the General Services Administration's OASIS award decisions, effectively clearing the way for the small business portion of the $60 billion contract to get started.

Opinion

How and when to talk to your customer

There are plenty of misconceptions about communications during the procurement process and capture expert Bob Lohfeld busts the myths that plague development of good contracts.

ASRC sole bidder for $15.7M high performance computing contract

ASRC Federal InuTeq has won a $15.7 million Army contract to support high performance computing efforts with technical and professional support.

Lockheed takes on helicopter cockpit retrofit

Lockheed Martin wins $11.3 million contract to support the retrofit programs of the MH-60 helicopter cockpit.

Alion wins force protection contract

Under a $47.7 million Air Force task order, Alion will support the testing and evaluation of global force protection systems.

Vista Research wins $8.4M contract to support Army surveillance

Vista Research has won an $8.4 million contract with the Navy to upgrade the Wide Area Surveillance Vista Radars and Processors Systems that the Army uses.

MorganFranklin taps new managing director

MorganFranklin Consulting has named Amy Hover managing director, where she will connect MorganFranklin’s suite of solution offerings to achieve clients’ strategic objectives.

IntelliDyne taps new chief human resources officer

IntelliDyne named Shirl Jenkins chief human resources officer and executive vice president, where she will be responsible for the strategic development and senior management of the company’s HR organization.

Introducing the 2014 Washington Technology Top 100

For the 21st consecutive year, we’ve ranked the largest companies in the government market by their prime contract revenue for IT, systems integration, telecommunication, professional services and other high-tech functions. Who leads the 2014 Washington Technology Top 100?

Turbulent, uncertain year drives changes among 2014 Top 100

The past year has been a roller-coaster ride of budget cuts, sequestration and a government shutdown for the 2014 Top 100, who have been frantically adjusting strategies with an eye toward when the market turns.

Lockheed captures top spot for 20th year

Lockheed Martin continues its dominance of the Top 100 by protecting its base while setting its sights on new commercial and international opportunities and improving its operations.

Aerospace Testing Alliance wins $11.9M contract to support Air Force complex

Aerospace Testing Alliance has won an $11.9 million contract to provide a number of services in support of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.