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Damon Griggs’ journey back to the c-suite

The former Dovel CEO explains why he decided to work with Madison Dearborn Partners and why Harmonia Holdings stood out from a crowded field of potential acquisitions.

Madison Dearborn acquires Harmonia Holdings, brings in Dovel execs

Damon Griggs is a CEO once again and has set an "aggressive" $1 billion annual revenue goal.

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Air Force consolidates missile program management offices

The creation of a new Ballistic Missile Systems Directorate follows the cancellation of a $12 billion systems integration contract tied to a nuclear replacement program.

Some OASIS+ Small Business protests dismissed, others continue

The results of these challenges have been mixed as the General Services Administration will re-evaluate some proposals and other companies are taking it to a full ruling.

How Stu Shea led Peraton away from being 'misfits'

Peraton's outgoing CEO leaves behind a long track record of transformation, growth and strategic acquisitions.

CGI Federal books $120M in USPTO financial, security solution work

The company will provide its Momentum software for revenue collection and modernize document management systems using cloud technology.

Army's $365M contract cancellation sparks court battle

Bidders are clashing over proposed solutions to the dispute as Army seeks to resolve organizational conflict-of-interest arguments surrounding its SETA III contract.

CMS reverses $31M award decision after GDIT protest

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will re-evaluate proposals for this practice improvement and quality measures management task order.

Lack of detail sunk ICF’s bid for $308M GSA contract

A newly-released bid protest decision explains how General Dynamics IT got chosen for the work instead.

GAO warns: bidders must adapt after the solicitation changes

Systems Planning and Analysis loses a protest after failing to account for amended requirements in the request for proposals.

Peraton loses protest over Booz Allen's Army Research Lab contract

The Government Accountability Office rules against allegations that Booz Allen Hamilton's previous False Claims Act settlement should have meant disqualification from the competition.

First protest filed against $1.8B PRISM awards

West 4th Strategy is objecting to its non-selection for this Defense Department critical personnel and readiness support contract.

DOD unveils proposed final rule for CMMC contracting

A phased rollout of the cybersecurity standard should begin in early 2025, with varying compliance levels and increased program office discretion.

GDIT's protest partially dismissed in $865M Air Force contract dispute

General Dynamics IT has to await the outcome of a corrective action and new award decision in this long-running saga.

SixGen expands automation portfolio with Boldend acquisition

This is the second purchase SixGen has announced in less than one month and also brings in more electronic warfare offerings.

Energy's $377M training award redo sparks new protest from incumbent

Kupono Government Services is claiming the evaluation process was flawed and that the winner of this set-aside contract is not actually a small business.

Air Force takes proactive stance on potential OCIs in $1.4B recompete

The service branch will review teaming arrangements for the operations and maintenance contract so it can weed out organizational conflicts of interest.