Force 3 expands roles for six execs

Force 3 has made six internal promotions, expanding the roles of several executives.

Encompass Digital Media wins $11M for defense video services

Encompass Digital Media Inc. has won a $10.9 million contract to provide the Army with a defense video and imagery distribution system operations hub.

SAIC wins $14.4M option to support Naval Air Systems Command

Science Applications International Corp. has won a $14.4 million option to provide the Navy with technical and engineering services.

Northrop Grumman taps new leader for Saudi business

Northrop Grumman has named Walid Abukhaled chief executive of its business in Saudi Arabia.

Opinion

How to balance your growth strategy

Capture management expert Bob Lohfeld explains how a balance of winning new business, building your base and acquisitions is the best approach to crafting a successful growth strategy.

More details emerge in TechAmerica-ITI fight

TechAmerica has filed more detailed accusations against a group of former employees who bolted to a rival association, pilfering intellectual property as they headed out the door.

SAIC names new sector president

SAIC names one of the architects of its split to a sector president position, replacing Deborah Lee James, the new secretary of the Air Force.

Lockheed taps new president of Space Systems division

Lockheed Martin has named retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Mike Hamel president of Lockheed Martin Space Systems’ Commercial Ventures division.

IT reform not part of defense policy bill

IT procurement reform is not included on a defense policy bill that appeared likely to pass the House and Senate, according to Nextgov.

Verizon wins $11M to support computing modernization

Verizon Business Services has won a $11 million contract to provide the Defense Information Systems Agency with telecommunication services.

Carestream Health wins $70.2M radiology contract with Defense Department

Carestream Health has won a $70.2 million option to provide the Defense Logistics Agency with radiology systems, subsystems and components.

Opinion

4 homework assignments for a better 2014

The past year has had its ups and downs, but that only means you had better prepare for 2014. Here are four homework assignments from marketing expert Mark Amtower to help prepare for what will surely be an interesting 2014.

Raytheon, Sotera battle for $100M electronic warfare contract

Raytheon and Sotera Defense Solutions are squared off against each other over a $97.9 million electronic warfare contract with the Army. They've traded protests, as Sotera won first, and then Raytheon. The battle continues.

New report finds minority contractors exceed federal goals

A survey by American Express OPEN found that small, disadvantaged businesses captured 8 percent of federal contract spending, besting the government's goal of 5 percent, but at the same time, they are spending more to win those contracts.

Interstate Electronics wins $177.3M contract to support Trident II flight tests

Interstate Electronics Corp. has won a $177.3 million sole-sourced contract to provide the Navy with specialized technical support for flight test instrumentation systems in support of Trident II flight tests.

CSSS.NET rebrands, changes name to Constellation West

CSSS.NET has changed its name to Constellation West to rebrand the company to embody what executives call a pioneering spirit and commitment to delivering the solutions to meet its client’s challenges.

EMCOR wins $30.8M Navy contract for support services

EMCOR Government Services has won a $30.8 million option to provide the Navy with regional base operating support services for a number of Navy organizations.

Deadline looms for Fed 100 awards

The clock is ticking closer to the nomination period deadline on Dec. 23 for FCW’s 25th Annual Federal 100 Awards, which honors the government and private sector leaders who played critical roles this year in the IT community.

Will lightning strike again for Global Strategies Group?

The Global Strategies Group, the company that built what is now known as Sotera Defense Solutions, is getting back into the market with a new platform and money to spend. Editor Nick Wakeman sees this as a sign that the market might be getting ready to turn in a positive direction. Is he right?

Early reviews positive for budget deal

The Ryan-Murray budget plan should bring a sigh of relief to many in the market -- finally, some clarity -- however, that doesn't mean the market will be any easier or less challenging, but at least there seems to be somewhat of a return to normalcy.