Three things to watch in SAIC-Engility combo

SAIC's planned acquisition of Engility hasn't been greeted as a barn-burner in the market yet. But maybe that's not such as bad thing as both companies try to move beyond their legacies.

Harris names Dana Mehnert communications president

Harris Corp. appoints Dana Mehnert, currently chief global development business officer, as president of the defense technology company’s communications business.

VT Systems hires Raytheon vet Tom Vecchiolla as CEO

VT Systems hires longtime Raytheon executive Tom Vecchiolla as president and CEO in a move to take effect Dec. 1.

FDA awards $300M in drug info system contracts

The Food and Drug Administration picks four companies for up to $300 million in contracts to help develop an information system for tracking drugs post-market.

ICF keeps $214.2M prime role on USAID health program

Under a $214.2 million contract, ICF keeps its long-standing role on a key U.S. Agency for International Development health program to help other countries in capacity building.

Defense giants make new bets on emerging space tech

Boeing and Raytheon continue the run of defense giants making investments in commercial space companies with an eye toward what the future market will look like.

Five take positions on $213M Navy technical support contract

Five companies win positions on a $213.2 million contract for technical support services to the Navy in IT and other organizational functions.

Accenture federal arm elevates John Fraser

Accenture's federal arm promotes John Fraser to president of its ASM Research subsidiary.

SAIC taking long view in combo with Engility

SAIC certainly sees short-term opportunities arising from its deal to buy Engility, but is really focused on what happens after the current budget bump fades.

DISA awards $17.5B Encore III small business track

DISA makes small business awards against its $17.5 billion Encore III contract for broad enterprise IT services.

TSA extends Leidos' airport screening equipment contract

The Transportation Security Agency extends a Leidos airport screening equipment logistics contract the company once lost but got back.

SAIC to acquire Engility

Science Applications International Corp. strikes a deal for Engility Corp. that continues a run of consolidation and megadeals in the government IT and professional services landscape.

Where Leidos' next M&A play could be

Leidos is eyeing more acquisitions as a way to fuel more growth but don't expect another blockbuster similar to the Lockheed Martin deal.

Inside the good, the bad and ugly of debriefings and bid protests

Our next WT Power Breakfast dives into debriefings and bid protests with speakers from GAO, major government contractors and independent attorneys. Learn how debriefings and bid protests impact your business.

DOD makes last awards on $28B tech R&D contract

The Defense Department makes its last awards against a potential nine-year, $28 billion technology R&D contract.

General Dynamics keeps $2B State Department supply chain contract

General Dynamics takes a new $2.07 billion contract to continue its global security engineering and supply chain services for the State Department.

Amazon reaps a treasure trove of data with its HQ2 search

Amazon has reaped tons of data on nearly every U.S. city in its search for a location for a second headquarters. Data that competitors are unlikely to have.

ByteCubed makes first deal with Enlightenment Capital's backing

ByteCubed acquires digital user experience company Chief. This is ByteCubed's first acquisition since getting backing from Enlightenment Capital.

GSA kicks off competition for new DUNS service

The General Services Administration starts the competition to run a system that verifies who does business with the federal government.

Raytheon adds retired Air Force Gen. Pawlikowski to board

Raytheon adds retired Air Force Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski to the defense company’s board of directors.