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PROJECT 38: Was the SAIC-Unisys Federal deal worth it?

It’s been a year since Science Applications International Corp. made one of the biggest acquisitions of 2020 and this conversation between Editor Nick Wakeman and Bob Genter, SAIC's defense and civilian president, starts with the question: Was the Unisys Federal acquisition worth it?

Companies close 109 deals in 2020 & private equity firms (barely) lead the way

We tracked 109 closed acquisitions in 2020 and just over half of them were made by private equity firms. Who is making the deals and what does that say about the market?

Contractors' COVID cost relief provision extended through September

Government contractors are poised to get an extension of a rule that lets them seek reimbursements of paid leave costs from agencies if contract work is disrupted because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Cerberus brings back Nixon

Private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management brings back a familiar face in Greg Nixon to help identify more investment opportunities.

Navy chooses 11 for $249.7M cyber & ISR support contract

The Navy selects 11 companies for a $249.7 million contract to support operations in cybersecurity and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems.

Air Force awards R&D support contract

The Air Force awards 11 companies seats on a $51 million contract for broad research-and-development services.

The industry execs on FCW's Federal 100 list for 2021

The 2021 edition of FCW's Federal 100 list is out in recognition of accomplishments and leadership across the government IT landscape. A total of 28 from industry were selected for this year's class.

M&A takes center stage at next WT Power Breakfast

Our next Washington Technology Power Breakfast on trends in mergers and acquisitions is on for March 19 with executives and seasoned industry analysts lined up to tell us what today's dealmaking says about the government market.

PSC hires new policy lead

The Professional Services Council hires nearly 20-year government service and private sector veteran Stephanie Kostro to lead its policy function.

Former Air Force acquisition chief's new private sector gigs

Will Roper, the former Air Force acquisition chief, takes up a pair of new roles in the private sector.

AT&T divesting defense IT professional services business

AT&T is retaining a lot of federal work as the telco giant sells its defense IT professional services business to private equity-backed integrator Tyto Athene, which is getting a lot on the other end of the equation.

Northrop protests Navy's selection of L3Harris for $500M Navy jammer program

Northrop Grumman is challenging the Navy's award of a $500 million contract to L3Harris Technologies for a next-generation jammer.

Defense Intell Agency picks dozens for $12.6B IT contract

The Defense Intelligence Agency chooses dozens of companies, including at least 100 small businesses, for a much-anticipated $12.6 billion IT services contract vehicle.

Vectrus touts clear vision for a 5G strategy

Vectrus’ push to be a leading provider of tech-enabled and converged infrastructure provider to the government includes 5G and the company sees that technology being increasingly embedded into procurements.

Is history repeating for this $5.5B Air Force IT product contract?

The General Services Administration's $5.5 billion contract the Air Force will use for IT hardware and software is again hit with protests in the wake of new awards.

Attain's Baroni charts independent course

By selling the federal portion of Attain, Greg Baroni continues to forge an independent path in the public sector market.

VA picks 9 to join $22.3B tech transformation services vehicle

With all pre-award protests denied, the Veterans Affairs Department chooses nine companies for the on-ramp to join the $22.3 billion T4NG technology services contract vehicle.

DHS extends current commodity IT contracts

The Homeland Security Department will take more time to get to the finish line for the $10 billion recompete of its main small business IT commodity equipment and software contract vehicle.

Ambit Group, Greenzone merger creates new digital transformation player

The Ambit Group and GreenZone merge to create a larger player in digital transformation and other next-generation IT initiatives for federal agencies.

Former Engility, Raytheon exec Lynn Dugle joins Avantus Federal board

Avantus Federal has tapped Lynn Dugle, former CEO of Engility and leading exec for Raytheon, to be a member of their board.