GDIT takes on IT for DOD schools in Europe
GDIT has won a task order under the ITES-2S contract to provide a number of information technology services to the Department of Defense Schools-Europe.
DAI expands into international arena with new CFO hire
DAI has hired Michael Jakobowski to apply his skills in the international development arena as their new chief financial officer.
Who won Februrary's biggest contracts?
February was a slow month when it comes to contracts, but it still had its share of large awards. We countdown the big winners for the month.
Sen. Warner to industry: Step up and out on budget debate
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner expresses frustration with the business community because too often they only speak out on narrow, industry-specific issues, but taking on broader fiscal topics might bring a quicker resolution to political gridlock.
Eight sequester cuts worth watching
OMB has released its list of the first cuts to come under sequestration. We pick out just eight that might hit contractors the hardest.
NASA plans industry day for $10.5B SEWP V
The NASA SEWP Program Office is holding an industry day next Monday. We have the details you need to know to attend.
TASC appoints former fed as CTO
TASC has named Keith Littlefield chief technology officer, where he will lead the company's tech strategy, research and development and technical fellows programs.
MacB acquires research and development division of Luna Innovations
MacAulay-Brown has acquired the research and development division of Luna Innovations Incorporated.
Wensinger departs from GTSI
GTSI COO, Jeremy Wensinger, who held the role when the company was public and independent, has left the firm.
Northrop Grumman taps new HR lead for info systems sector
Northrop Grumman has hired Milou Carolan to be its new vice president of human resources within its Information Systems sector.
Don't forget the power of design
In the era of smartphones, touch screens and big data, design is on the rise as a critical component of the push for efficiency and lower costs.
Asefi brothers take another stab at federal market
Tom and Tony Asefi mark their return to the federal market after selling GAITS last year. Their new strategy focuses on health IT and telemedicine.
Cubic Corp. wins $300M in Navy training work
Cubic Corp. has won three task order contracts to develop courseware for littoral combat ship training.
Do you know big data's top 9 challenges?
Big data is here to stay, but there are still plenty of challenges. Simon Szykman, the Commerce Department CIO, outlines his hit list and why each needs to be addressed to unlock big data's power.
Abt Associates names new leader of research and data collection arm
Abt Associates has promoted Scott Royal to president and CEO of its survey research and data collection arm, Abt SRBI.
Engility to support soundness of Navy aircraft
Engility Corp. has won a contract option to provide technical and engineering services to help the Navy determine the soundness of their aircraft.
GD Electric Boat scores $215.5M maintenance contract
General Dynamics Electric Boat has won a $215.5 million contract to provide technical and administrative services to support Navy submarines.
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Acquisition efforts on a collision course
Congress is moving forward with acquisition reform efforts to bring more commercial buying to the government, but agency actions often go in the opposition direction.
Sequestration: A national embarrassment
The sequestration deadline has passed. Congress has left town. The blame game continues. As a nation, we have given the world great examples of resiliency and unity, but this a sad event in our national story.
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