Podcasts

PROJECT 38: PSC's David Berteau on COVID challenges and the path forward

David Berteau sees the myriad ways the coronavirus pandemic from his perch as President and CEO of the Professional Services Council. In this episode of the Project 38 podcast, Berteau shares his thoughts on the health of the market and where it could go from here.

DHS getting small firms ready for IT commodity recompete

The Homeland Security Department will soon give industry a first glimpse at what the next version of the FirstSource commodity IT product and service contract will look like.

How CentralSquare's new CEO is using virtual tools to lead the company

David Zolet became CEO of CentralSquare in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and sees the crisis as a way to strengthen ties with partners and customers.

Is Google laying a marker with new DOD cloud pact?

Google books a reported "seven figures" cloud contract with the Defense Department that shows the tech giant is not turning away completely from government business and has eyes on more.

ManTech stands up FEDSIM center, hires new execs

ManTech International has created a new center of excellence and brought in new two executives to steer pursuits of large opportunities coming out of the GSA FEDSIM acquisition hub.

PAE clears $1.4B recompete hurdle, for now

PAE was able to both get a second chance at and keep a $1.4 billion recompete in its portfolio, but will others try to get another shot of their own?

Best value question at heart of Leidos-DynCorp dispute

What best value is can depend on the eye of the beholder as shown in this fight between Leidos and DynCorp International for a $500 million helicopter support contract.

Cognosante's newest deal targets cyber growth

Cognosante was a seller last year, but this new deal sees them as a buyer and the company being purchased focuses on cybersecurity.

JV secures Agriculture end user support order

A mentor-protege joint venture secures a $37 million contract for end user IT support services to the Agriculture Department.

Opinion

Marketing by whim is not marketing

It's easy to get distracted by the new shiny objects but to effectively market your company takes time and planning.

Buchanan & Edwards board adds former KeyW CEO

Buchanan & Edwards' board of directors elects former KeyW Corp. CEO Bill Weber as a new member.

SAIC creates growth exec role, hires Booz Allen vet

Science Applications International Corp. creates a new C-level growth leadership role and hires a two-decade Booz Allen Hamilton veteran for it.

VA inches closer to T4NG on-ramp awards

The Veterans Affairs Department can now move forward with the on-ramp for its T4NG vehicle with protests now out of the way.

Verizon continues to push against DISA's LPTA stance

Verizon has made more filings in its protest against how the Defense Information Systems Agency is sticking with LPTA to award task orders under the EIS telecommunications vehicle.

Hiring marches on during pandemic

Leading companies in the federal market share how they are continuing to hire and on-board new staff, plus how human resources functions have changed during the pandemic.

Firms manage through supply chain, cash flow disruptions

We review how the large defense companies are working to protect their supply chain as the market works through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Webcast puts focus on budget impact of COVID-19 stimulus

The federal government is pumping trillions of dollars into the economy, and our May 27 webcast will look at how the COVID-19 stimulus spending will impact budgets for next year beyond.

Leidos looks ahead and beyond COVID-19 with L3Harris security product shop now in tow

Leidos shares what it sees as an upside to its purchase of the L3Harris airport and cargo scanning business despite the severe downturn in travel.

Vectrus awaits further clarity on LOGCAP V transition amid COVID-19 travel halt

One of the biggest LOGCAP V winners, Vectrus is eager to get the transition to that new contract behind them but the COVID-19 travel halt has slowed down some phase-in activities. But the company sees 2020 as it did before even with that and other pandemic-related hiccups.

Maximus forms partnership to offer web-based contact centers

Maximus forms a partnership with Genesys to offer a web-based contact center solution that is also FedRAMP certified.