Small biz wins big cyber contract

FreeAlliance.com has won a $79.6 million contract to support the management of SIPRNET and NIPRENET for the Marine Corps.

Where does Northrop see its services future after reorg?

Northrop Grumman's realignment mostly will affect its technology services segment just as that business shows signs of growth after a significant pivot.

Guidehouse withdraws OASIS protest after GSA makes change

Guidehouse has withdrawn its protest regarding the OASIS just days after GSA made changes in the on-ramp solicitation for three pools in that contract.

Raytheon to take full control of Forcepoint cyber venture. Then what?

Raytheon has started to iron out the details of taking full ownership of the Forcepoint commercial cybersecurity venture it entered four years ago. So where does that business fit in the future Raytheon-UTC combined business?

What bid protests can tell us about the competitive landscape

Bid protests can offer insights on the competitive landscape and which companies are challenging each other for particular contracts.

Lockheed to sell part of energy business, sharpen platform focus

In another case of portfolio shaping, Lockheed Martin has found a buyer for part of its energy business as it continues to sharpen its focus on the platform business.

What Leidos' divestiture says about contracting and the federal market

Leidos has found a new home for one part of its health business in a transaction that helps illustrate how much the company and the market have changed.

General Dynamics not sweating protests, award delays

General Dynamics' third quarter saw large wins delayed by protests and decisions on awards pushed out further even as it touts the IT services segment's underlying metrics that signal growth.

LMI venture fund to back climate modeling software firm

LMI's venture capital fund has invested in an analytics firm specializing in climate risks and the deal includes a business partnership with LMI.

What two PE deals say about strategies, opportunities in the federal market

Two private equity firms have made moves this week that are slightly different in nature but arguably illustrate the kind of opportunities present in the federal market.

IBM hires Army vet with an eye to next-gen logistics

IBM has hired retired Army Col. John Kuenzli, a logistics expert who has an eye on how the power of both cloud computing and containerization will bring more power and insights to the military's logistics operations.

After protest fight, NCI starts work on largest contract in 10 years

After a long protest battle, NCI Information Systems has begun work on a $269.9 million Defense Department IT contract that is the company's largest in a decade.

Cognosante appoints new growth chief

Cognosante brings on a former Optum and CSC executive to steer the health care IT company's growth strategies, both internal and external.

AT&T takes $130M SBA EIS task order

AT&T wins a $130 million task order under the GSA Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions for next-generation telecommunications services.

Podcasts

GDIT's Khanna on how cloud and cyber disrupt the market

General Dynamics IT Chief Technology Officer Yogesh Khanna talks about how cloud computing and the push for cybersecurity are fundamentally changing the market and what systems integrators delivering to customers.

How Vectrus helps military bases scout for new tech

Like many federal systems integrators, Vectrus also finds itself on a continuous tech scouting mission but one that is tied almost exclusively to its core of supporting military bases and IT networks worldwide.

Vectrus looks ahead and up after clearing big hurdle

Vectrus has done its part in clearing the company's largest recompete and is already looking ahead on continuing its turnaround from a much different and difficult place a few years ago.

Cerner buying AbleVets to expand federal footprint

Cerner is planning to buy AbleVets, a fast growing small business, in a move that expands its footprint and capabilities in the federal market.

How SAIC helps vets boost their cyber career paths

Many companies put a value on hiring veterans and here's how SAIC is supporting veterans by using a scholarship to advance their cyber careers.

What we can learn from next week's earnings calls

Quarterly earnings calls offer more than updates on the numbers. They also offer insights on market conditions and the competitive landscape.