What the New York Times misses about DOD's meetings with Amazon

A New York Times article indicates it's scandalous that Defense Department officials met with commercial technology executives. But more of those meetings are needed and not less.

PROJECT 38: Tech, talent & deals feed into ManTech's strategy & tagline

ManTech’s shift to the government technology company it is today has been in the making for several years and is partially seen in the tagline accompanying its logo. This episode sees Chief Operating Officer Matt Tait explain it all to Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers.

One agency had a perfect score in PSC's annual report card

The Professional Services Council's annual report on procurement forecasts at 69 agencies found one perfect score and the need for improvement from just about everyone else.

Inside the 2021 Washington Technology Top 100

Here is our latest coverage and analysis of companies on the 2021 Washington Technology Top 100 and what makes these the most successful companies competing in the government sector.

CACI's big NGA win adds fuel to strong year of growth

CACI International holds the No. 12 spot on the Top 100 after booking a record $11.6 billion last year with $6.5 billion in new work, including its biggest win to date, a $1.5 billion deal with the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency.

Last call for 2021 innovation nominations

July 15 is the deadline for Rising Star, Public Sector Innovation and Industry Innovator nominations. Don't wait to submit your application.

Northrop, NASA finalize $935M moon orbiter contract

Northrop Grumman will continue development of a space station to circle the moon and support landings, as well as provide the infrastructure for deep space science.

Peraton hires new human resources & procurement chiefs

Peraton makes two new hires to its executive leadership team as that company continues the integration of Perspecta and what was Northrop Grumman's IT services business.

Booz Allen backs AI, machine learning software startup

Booz Allen Hamilton puts its technology scouting function to work by investing in an emerging startup company focused on making software for artificial intelligence and machine learning functions.

Pre-award protests bring some trouble to CIO-SP4

The highly-anticipated solicitation for the potential $50 billion governmentwide CIO-SP4 IT services contract hits a snag with six pre-award protests and one common thread between them.

Maximus' deals set the stage for more growth

Maximus has steadily climbed the Top 100 by making blockbuster acquisitions. For 2021 alone, it has two major deals and a new federal leader that have the firm poised for more growth.

Round 6: More awards for Air Force battle management system effort

The Air Force has made a sixth block of awards for its $950 million contract to build a new system for managing and distributing information in the battlefield.

One more company joins $3.6B NIH research contract

A fifth company gains a seat on the National Institutes of Health's $3.6 billion "SOAR" contract vehicle covering support for biomedical research projects.

SAIC adds 2 new human capital execs & corporate controller

Science Applications International Corp. brings in new senior vice presidents to support its talent and recruiting function, along with a new corporate controller.

Top 100 execs share insights on key tech trends

Customers want to move faster and Top 100 companies are investing in ways to bring leading-edge technologies to the market that can address the need for speed, plus enhance security and capabilities.

Drone maker Volansi appoints Roper CEO

Commercial drone maker Volansi appoints former AIr Force acquisition chief Will Roper as CEO nearly four months after he joined the board of directors.

DISA starts second try at $1B satellite services solicitation

The Defense Information Systems Agency unveils the rework of a nearly $1 billion commercial satellite services procurement that it had to cancel quickly in the wake of a protest decision.

GovernmentCIO hits $700M mark with Salient CRGT acquisition

GovernmentCIO received private equity backing less than a year ago and in acquiring Salient CRGT, it has already found the next deal to move it further up the middle tier's food chain. Here is how they plan to make the most of the combination.

KBR's board adds Stewart & Sabeter

KBR's board of directors elects new members in Vincent Stewart and Carlos Sabater, respectively the retired Marine Corp lieutenant general and former Deloitte senior partner.

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: Inside Leidos' culture of change

On the cusp of his retirement, Leidos Chief Financial Officer James Reagan speaks with Editor Nick Wakeman about how the No. 1 company on the 20201 Top 100 embraces change as a critical part of its cultural and success.