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.

Maximus makes $430M deal for Attain's federal arm

Maximus has purchased Attain's federal business in a $430 million deal to gain more capabilities around artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Deloitte names new aerospace practice leader, Robin Lineberger to retire

Deloitte has appointed a new leader for its aerospace and defense sector as long-time executive Robin Lineberger announces his retirement.

Guess how March starts? More M&A.

The start of this new month of March brings back an old theme: Multiple announced and/or completed merger-and-acquisition transactions revealed on day one.

ManTech, BAE make leadership team appointments

Two of the government market’s leading systems integrators make appointments to their respective management teams.

CGI opens eighth delivery center

CGI has opened another of its delivery centers in a community away from major metropolitan areas, this time around the University of Tennessee.

ICF sees its 4 growth priorities holding firm in new administration

ICF says four of the key growth drivers it has named as priorities for the company going forward are holding firm under the new Biden administration.

Altamira names new CEO, Ted Davies retires

Altamira Technologies has announced the retirement of Ted Davies from the CEO position and the appointment of former Raytheon executive Jane Chappell as his successor.

Industry renews effort to extend reimbursement of paid leave under COVID relief

Major trade associations representing government contractors are renewing their push to extend legislation they see as vital to keeping the sector’s workforce intact during the coronavirus pandemic and are getting bipartisan support for it.

Leonardo DRS plans initial public offering in U.S. market

Italy’s largest defense company files the paperwork to take its U.S. subsidiary Leonardo DRS through an initial public offering and join the New York Stock Exchange.