Harris names new VP of business development

Harris Corp. names Gregory Taylor to serve as VP of corporate strategy and business development.

Deltek up for sale?

The Wall Street Journal reports that Deltek has hired an investment bank to find a buyer for the company.

Can a $10B contract really save the government money?

GSA wants to improve procurements and save the government money, but is a $10 billion contract the answer?

Industry readies pink slips

Are industry's plans to layoff workers if sequestration becomes a reality an empty threat? Editor Nick Wakeman doesn't think so.

L-3 finishes spin out of Engility

Meet the new $1.6 billion company in the market as Engility steps out of the shadow of its former parent.

Jacobs wins $45M VA energy efficiency contract

Jacobs will help VA meet mandates for energy and sustainability.

A better way for GSA to fix its schedules

Mark Amtower explores where GSA should put its energies in reforming its schedule program.

Defense cuts find plenty of love with public

Cutting the defense budget gets overwhelming support from the public, but where specific cuts should be made is open to debate.

SAIC makes $500M health IT buy

Company builds its health IT consulting services with acquisition of maxIT Healthcare Holdings.

American Systems hires new VP of capture management

New executive continues American Systems push to add depth and pursue new opportunities.

Esri buys firm to bolster user, cloud skills

Esri acquires GeoIQ to bring more user experience, web development and cloud computing capabilities.

Emesec taps new VP for business development

Emesec hire Rod Volz to lead its go-to-market strategy.

SeaPort-e adds 385 contractors

The Navy pushes up against 3,000 awardees under its hugh SeaPort-e procurement.

ANC contracting takes a hit

Alaska Native and tribally owned companies are seeing their contract dollars shrink. What's behind the drop?

Small and mid-tier businesses: Time for a deep breath

Small-business contracting fell last year, but one year isn't a trend. PSC President Stan Soloway warns against a rush to change contracting goals.

8 square off over $206M logistics pact

Companies will compete for work supporting the Defense Logistics Agency.

Contractor distrust costs DOD billions, study says

Too much suspicion of contractors makes procurements too expensive. What four steps does DOD need to take?

Lockheed prepares defense of Sandia Labs contract

Lockheed plans to hang onto Sandia Labs work; competitors expected but unknown at this time.

Boeing drops out of $3B competition

Boeing backs out of the competition for an Air Force contract as it focuses on more strategic work.

Harris names new VP of government relations

Tania Hanna takes over role to oversee relationships with Congress, White House, industry and international governments.