ID Technologies acquires secure connectivity product maker

ID Technologies acquires a provider of software designed to help users access classified government networks and other assets from disparate locations

Intelsat's push to be 'more vertical' in the federal market

As Intelsat's government business leader, Dave Micha is implementing a strategy for the unit to be what he calls "more vertical" beyond just being a provider of satellite bandwidth to agencies. Micha lifts the curtain on what that means.

Round 2: Navy adds 600 firms to $50B SeaPort services vehicle

The Navy has good news for 600 companies: they now have a seat on the $50 billion SeaPort NXG professional services vehicle.

Avantus Federal acquires cyber services firm

Avantus Federal completes its first acquisition under the new name and branding that it unveiled to the market in November 2020.

Will these latest CIO-SP4 amendments be welcomed?

To practically no one's surprise, controversy and protests have emerged regarding the $50 billion CIO-SP4 IT services contract with not much time left to submit a proposal. Hard to tell if the latest amendments will affect the situation, but here's a read-through of what they are.

Booz Allen hires new defense AI lead

Booz Allen Hamilton brings in a nearly two-decade Lockheed Martin veteran to lead the defense-focused analytics and artificial intelligence business.

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: When's the right time to sell your company?

Often coverage of mergers and acquisitions focuses on the buyer and what it means to them. But in this episode of Project 38, Brandee Daly tells Editor Nick Wakeman why she decided the time was right to sell her company to Smartronix.

Darkblade deal adds second pillar to Intrepid

Private equity-backed Intrepid Solutions & Services has acquired Darkblade Solutions to build out the second of three pillars to serve defense and national security customers.

NCI protects its turf with CMS win

NCI has protected a decades-long relationship with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by winning a professional services contract for appeals management support.

Octo acquires defense & intelligence IT integrator

Nearly six months after one large deal, Octo has moved onto the next one in this phase of its strategy to be the go-to technology modernization provider for federal agencies.

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.