Oracle contract 'not in best interest' of gov't, official says

GSA cancels Oracle's Schedule 70 contract for IT services but offers few details on why.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

DynCorp wins $176.9M NASA contract to ready space-flight trainees

Services also include maintenance, repairs and alterations to aircraft.

  • By David Hubler

DRS wins $269M contract for military Internet cafe

Contractor will build satellite and communication systems for continued morale, welfare and recreation of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • By David Hubler

SECAF names finalists for niche contractor awards

Fourth Annual Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum Awards will announce winners at a gala in May.

  • By Alysha Sideman

Are more contract crackdowns on the way?

What do Oracle's recent troubles with GSA and Lockheed Martin's cost overrun issues on a satellite contract teach the rest of the indsutry?

  • By Nick Wakeman

GSA kills Oracle's IT services contract

Software company's battles with GSA continue but this time Oracle's professional services get hit.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Sole-source justifications for small-business contracts made permanent

Agencies have been under an interim rule requiring them to justify many small-business sole-source awards. Now the rule has become final.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Lockheed provides Army with $83M in intell training

Soldiers will receive instruction in a variety of analytical and operational disciplines.

  • By David Hubler

Are contractors taking government to the cleaners?

Steve Kelman considers whether contractors are fattening their bottom lines at taxpayer expense.

L-3 creates senior VP post to strengthen business strategy

Air Force vet, industry pro named to oversee operating objectives, including technical plans.

  • By David Hubler

Can Ballmer and Microsoft catch Apple and Android?

Steve Ballmer made his case before the Northern Virginia Technology Council on April 19, but is Microsoft just playing the "Me too" card?

  • By Nick Wakeman

Failed contract incentive causes Lockheed to lose $70 million

Overflow costs not accepted by Air Force for new GPS satellites and it cuts Lockheed's fee.

  • By Washington Technology staff

Senator wants approvals for conference spending

Under a forthcoming bill, a senior agency official would have to give approval for any conference costing more than $200,000.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

BAE Systems board elects Chertoff chairman

Former Homeland Security secretary joined the board in May 2010.

  • By David Hubler

NJVC adds trio to bolster business development

Two longtime pros will be capture directors, third expert named practice leader.

  • By David Hubler

Can private equity create a better mouse trap?

With Novetta, Arlington Capital’s idea was to create a mid-size company large enough to bid on prime contracts and take on large big-data challenges. Will it work?

  • By David Hubler

ManTech hires retired CIA vet to lead intell solutions group

Dean May will lead advanced-technology plans for company’s Mission, Cyber and Intelligence Solutions group.

  • By David Hubler

Rep. Graves requests contract reforms in next NDAA

He added that the Armed Services Committee’s own Panel on Business Challenges and Small Business Committee’s legislation complement each other.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

CSC names new VP of strategic business development

Jon Love tasked with steering strategic direction of the North American Public Sector Defense Group.

  • By David Hubler

New XL, Alon merger adds president, COO

William Weber has more than 25 years of experience building and leading professional services organizations.

  • By David Hubler
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