Business Beat

Judge reverses course, denies firm's standing to protest

Whether a subcontractor can force its way onto a team because it has a commercial product remains an unanswered question.

ManTech founder George Pedersen dies at 87

The industry legend and pioneer led ManTech for five decades.

CACI can now book its $2.4B NSA win

With the last remaining protest denied, CACI can move ahead on this intelligence and cybersecurity contract called FocusedFox that is now in the win column.

A deep dive into DIU is featured at the next WT Power Breakfast

We'll explore the ins and outs of the Defense Innovation Unit and how contractors can find cutting edge technologies to incorporate into their solutions at our May 25 WT Power Breakfast

CEO retirements signal growing market maturity

A grouping of recent CEO retirements came with no drama and are a sign of stability in the market. Just don't think of it as boring.

NIST builds infrastructure for CHIPS loan program

The agency wants help to create financial models and analyzing capital markets as it manages billions in loans and grants to restore the U.S. semiconductor industry.

GDIT launches tech strategy focused on 'accelerators'

The company is investing in its labs, employees and partnerships as it focuses on technologies such as zero trust, automation, cloud, software, 5G and artificial intelligence.

Space Force considering contractor-owned satellite management system

Ownership and operations of the systems managing a pair of satellites would be turned over to a contractor, according to a new sources sought notice

Enlightenment Capital's newest platform makes its first deal

iNovex has acquired Innoplex to create a middle-market firm focused on serving the intelligence and defense markets.

DMI picks a new leader as Bajaj steps back

After 21 years leading the company he founded, Sunny Bajaj moves to the board of directors and DMI picks Rocky Thurston as its new CEO.

CACI falls short in fight for $774M encryption contract

A federal appeals court agreed with part of CACI International's protest, but in the end that wasn't enough to let the company back in the competition to build encryption devices for the Army.

Leidos, Booz Allen keep pushing for $1.3B cloud contract

The Treasury Department's TCloud blanket purchase agreement was won by SAIC, but the two challengers claim the evaluation was improper.

As supply chain threats evolve, so do the tools fighting them

A group of executives steeped in supply chain risk management issues share their insights on what’s working now and how the fight must change in the future.

SAIC fights to keep incumbent NASA contract

The company argues that NASA did a poor job in evaluating proposals for a $719 million engineering services award.

Bluestone invests in veteran-owned business

Precise Systems plans to use the backing as a catalyst for growth, including via acquisitions.

Boecore builds out cyber, AI chops with new acquisition

The Enlightenment Capital-backed company makes its third purchase within eight months as it adds capabilities in the defense and space sectors.

FBI to rethink BPA program following protests

A "clarification" from the agency on the solicitation means the eliminated bidders are back into the competition.