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Contractors reshape growth strategies for 2014
Companies struggled to find growth in 2013, but many laid the foundation for a more successful 2014 and beyond. Industry expert Bob Lohfeld reviews critical changes many are making to move forward in today's market.
New DARPA award continues hunt for revolutionary tech
DARPA continues series of awards in search for revolutionary technology. This time it's an $11 million contract to Agentase LLC of Pittsburgh for nanoparticle research.
Army looks for more collaboration with CHESS industry day
The Army Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems is planning an industry day for CHESS, one of its largest IT hardware contracts.
Lockheed wins $8.9M contract to produce ISIS systems
Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training has won an $8.9 million contract with the Navy to produce Integrated Submarine Imaging Systems and spares.
Northrop taps new director of international BD for UAE
Northrop Grumman has named Paul Casey director of international business development for the United Arab Emirates, effective Jan. 20, 2014.
Raytheon Co. taps new CEO
Raytheon Co. has named Thomas A. Kennedy chief executive officer, effective March 31, 2014, replacing William H. Swanson, CEO since 2003, who is stepping down to retire.
Chertoff Group taps three new senior advisors
The Chertoff Group has named three new senior advisors to add more expertise in homeland security, defense and intelligence, emerging technologies, big data analytics and cybersecurity.
Pacsgear wins $30M radiology contract with Defense Department
Pacsgear Inc. has won a contract to provide the Defense Logistics Agency with radiology systems, subsystems, accessories, service, manual and repair/spare parts.
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Is it time to say good-bye to the chain of command?
Henri Fayol created the modern theory of management that was built on the concept of a chain of command that dominates most company cultures. But that time honored tradition just might be killing your competitiveness.
Air Force looks for new C4ISR technologies
The Air Force’s Air Force Research Laboratory is looking for help improving its antenna and electromagnetic technologies that back up C4ISR programs.
CACI wins $45M FBI contract for financial systems
CACI International has won a $45 million contract with the FBI to provide operations and maintenance for the bureau’s financial and procurement management systems.
Northrop wins $36.3M Army contract for Hunter unmanned system
Northrop Grumman Technical Services has won a $36.3 million contract to support the Army’s Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System.
Force 3 restructuring focuses on customers
As 2013 came to a close, Force 3 made a number of internal promotions as it restructured the company to focus on customers and improved offerings in the market.
Lockheed wins $103M eCASS contract to improve aircraft maintenance
Lockheed Martin has won a $103 million contract to provide the Navy with new automated test systems meant to increase aircraft mission readiness.
Alion boosts GSA communications with new hire
Alion Science and Technology has tapped Ron Crocker to enhance GSA communications and provide strategic management of several of the company’s GSA task order contract vehicles.
The Judge Group names new CTO
The Judge Group has named John Battaglia chief technology officer, where he will be responsible for overseeing the company’s technology solution delivery.
Death of former Northrop CEO marks end of an era
The death of the defense industry's Thomas V. Jones serves as a reminder that we might be at the end of the personality-driven era among government IT contractors.
Accenture takes over HealthCare.gov work
CMS made it official: Accenture takes over the prime contractor role on HealthCare.gov as CGI Federal transitions out.
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