GCN gala postponed to Nov. 19

The 26th Annual GCN Awards Gala has been postponed from Oct. 16 to Nov. 19 because of the continued government shutdown.

CACI makes bold statement with $820M acquisition of Six3 Systems

Few things express as much confidence in the market as making the biggest deal in your company’s history, and that’s exactly what CACI International did when it signed an agreement to buy Six3 Systems for $820 million. CEO Ken Asbury explains the company's strategy.

FEMA delays RFI due date again

FEMA has again delayed the due date for comments on a request for information for the communications needs of field offices that are set up to handle emergency situations. It is the second delay for the program tied to the government shutdown.

FedCentric Technologies wins $16.7M contract to support USPS supercomputers

FedCentric Technologies has won a five-year, $16.7 million contract to expand the U.S. Postal Service’s high-density supercomputing capabilities to improve efficiency and competitiveness, according to FCW.

Marines plan industry day for systems integrator contract

The Marine Corps Systems Command is planning an industry day on Oct. 15 for the Total Force Information Technology Systems Integrator, or TFITS, contract that will reduce the number of SIs the service needs to employ.

Shutdown may put national security supply chain at risk

The uncertainty surrounding the military’s training programs in light of the government shutdown could delay contractor payments in ways that affect the national security supply chain.

New cyber bill set for Senate introduction

A bill is about to be introduced in the Senate that will enhance cybersecurity information sharing between the government and private sector, according to FedScoop.

DOD call back a mixed bag for contractors

As work at the Defense Department starts to pick up after most Pentagon civilians return to their offices, government contractors are feeling some relief, but the pain is continuing to grow as the shutdown continues.

Amazon win restarts CIA cloud contract

Although IBM plans to appeal, the judge's ruling in Amazon's favor means work on the $600 million CIA cloud contract can start immediately.

Who made September's biggest hires?

September may not be the busiest time for high profile personnel moves, given the end of year contracting rush, but we still tracked several high profile new hires.

Three win $67.2M contract to support FirstNet telecommunication project

Three contractors have won a $67.2 million blanket purchase agreement with the Commerce Department to support the First Responder Network Authority, or FirstNet, a nationwide network for emergency responders.

GD wins $25M order for air traffic control radios

General Dynamics C4 Systems has won a $25 million order to provide the Federal Aviation Administration with air traffic control radios, related accessories and training materials.

Amazon wins case versus IBM

A U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge has ruled in favor of Amazon and against IBM in the battle for a $600 million CIA cloud computing contract.

Uncertain market slows M&A plans

So far, budget conditions this year have put a damper on merger and acquisition activity, but the slowdown in M&A is just a symptom of broader issues of uncertainty in today's federal marketplace.

Lockheed reduces furloughs, but not by much

The return of most Defense Department employees doesn't end the need for furloughs by the world's largest defense contractor.

Do HUBZone firms have an image problem?

HUBZone companies of today aren't necessarily like the HUBZone companies of 10 years ago; many are fully qualified IT services firms; however, the perception that they are primarily construction companies is limiting opportunities for the government to meet its 3 percent goal for HUBZone contracts.

Visual Connections wins $5.5M contract to support CMS system

Visual Connections LLC has won a $5.5 million contract to provide a variety of IT services to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

TAPE acquires modeling and simulation firm

Technical and Project Engineering LLC has acquired Strong Point Research in a move to bolster its modeling and simulation and training capabilities.

Northrop names new chief executive of UAE business

Northrop Grumman has named Douglas Raaberg chief executive, United Arab Emirates, where he will be responsible for coordinating the company's relationship with the UAE.

Lockheed studying Hagel's recall of DOD employees

Monday will likely be a busy day at Lockheed Martin as the company studies what Defense Sec. Chuck Hagel's decision to recall 350,000 workers impacts the company's decision to furlough 3,000 workers.