Federal cloud procurements not 'gloom and doom' for small vendors

While federal agencies are transitioning to cloud computing environments, what are the prospects for smaller IT vendors in being part of the trend?

2011 top 10 contract award countdown

We rank the 10 largest contracts awarded during fiscal 2011. With values in the billions of dollars, who came out on top?

ManTech wraps up its WINS purchase

Worldwide Information Network Systems will now become part of ManTech’s mission, cyber and technology solutions group.

Home improvement and the federal budget

Agencies should have enough budget flexibility to manage emergent situations.

Harris continues groundwork for AF satellite program

Harris continues hardware and software support for the Air Force’s weather satellite system under a new five-year, $25 million contract.

SBA suspension still stings GTSI

GTSI's revenue dropped dramatically as high turnover, budget uncertainty and the linger effects of a SBA suspenion hurt sales.

Vet-owned firm lands $15M CMS contract

Data Computer Corporation of America will support the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' reimbursement program.

Can you separate the shapers, fakers and order-takers?

When building your business development team, it is critical to understand the candidates BD focus and experience. Can you tell the difference between the three types of BD pros?

Who had best or worst 2011?

Editor Nick Wakeman invites readers to share their stories of truimph and defeat from 2011.

DOD looks to unconventional methods in fight against IEDs

The U.S. military's counter-IED agency is focusing on intelligence and robotics in the continuing fight against a critical threat to soldiers' lives.

OMB urges agencies to crack down on contractors

New memo from Jack Lew tells agencies to be more aggressive when contractors misbehave.

What do supermarket cashiers, gas-station attendants and the dodo have in common?

At the National Contract Management Conference, Steve Kelman learns what procurement officials fear these days

Edaptive Systems wins $40M FDA prime award

The Owings Mills, Md., health care IT provider will help the consumer watchdog agency by maintaining and supporting existing systems and providing upgrades as needed.

Transitions in Iraq, Afghanistan help DynCorp in third quarter

DynCorp had more work coming from its LOGCAP IV contract, new task orders on the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program, and State Department contracts, the company said.

Solution to Dover body scandal could lie in Arlington Cemetery

The national cemetery overcame problems with its handling of remains and it might be the role model for resolving the current scandal at Dover Air Force Base.

Who are the best innovators of 2011?

NVTC and Washington Technology unveil the top CTOs in the government market.

LGS Innovations names a COO, creates wireless unit

The telecom company promotes Kevin Kelly to COO and creates a wireless business unit with offices in Virginia, New Jersey and Colorado.

Relationships rule in the government market

The third R -- relationships -- is just as important in building ties to the government contracting community as research and references, if not moreso.

Senate, White House clash over contractor jobs

An appropriations bill would bar agencies from hiring contractors for work closely tied to inherently governmental functions.

Acentia unveils 10 contact wins worth $20M

Among Acentia's previously unannounced wins were six new task orders worth $15.3 million from the Interior Department’s Bureau of Reclamation and two contracts from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission worth a combined $3.8 million.