DHS sees a different kind of contract for next Eagle vehicle

Contractors eying a future Eagle 3 contract should be prepared for something that looks very different from the current vehicle.

Companies with dismissed protests might get another shot at $15B Alliant SB contract

Fourteen companies saw their bid protests dismissed over the $15 billion Alliant 2 Small Business contract. They might get a second shot at it.

Army hands down $93M unmanned target contract

Four companies get spots on a $93.4 million contract to help the Army research and develop unmanned aerial target systems.

DynCorp International's owners seeking sale, report says

DynCorp International's private equity owner is reportedly seeking offers for the defense services contractor and its price tag could be nearly $1.3 billion.

Northrop takes $434M State consular IT contract

Northrop Grumman wins an initial $434.2 million contract to modernize technology the State Department uses to process visas for U.S. citizens in overseas locations.

NCI, IAP square off over Afghan contracts

NCI won two contracts for IT support to Afghanistan's government but IAP is arguing that it should have won.

Defense market should brace for a reality check

Yes, short term budgets are rising but the risk of another round of sequestration is rising on the horizon.

AECOM books $3.1B test range services contract

A subsidiary of AECOM wins a $3.1 billion contract to continue its operation and maintenance services for military test ranges in the western U.S.

Buchanan & Edwards adds Mooshian to lead State, USAID work

Buchanan & Edwards has tapped Katie Mooshian to lead the company's work at the State Department and the U.S. Agency of International Development.

Small business JV scores $2.5B Army prototype facility services win

A joint venture certified for the 8(a) small business program wins a $2.56 billion contract to perform technical support work for an Army prototype integration facility.

SBA hits some prime small business goals, falls short on others

Small business contractors broke the $100 billion mark for the first time as SBA reports that $105.7 billion in prime contracting dollars went to small firms. But results for women-owned and HUBZone firms still fell short.

Deloitte argues award to Booz Allen was 'unreasonable'

Deloitte Consulting is protesting a contract award that went to Booz Allen for program management support and consulting services.

Private equity firm hires federal market execs to find deals

New York City-based private equity firm WCAS has hired a pair of federal market executives who recently sold their company to help identify potential opportunities for acquisitions of other government IT firms.

Dive into DHS at our next WT Industry Day

Senior DHS officials including CIO John Zangardi headline our upcoming DHS Industry Day.

NCI books $44M CMS improper payment data contract

NCI Inc. wins a $44.5 million contract to help the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services process data and review claims to determine potential improper payments.

Deep Water Point taps Hanley to run Capital Resources Group

Deep Water Point hires Charles Hanley III to runs the firm's Capital Resources Group.

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How to differentiate in a commoditized market

Differentiation in today's market is one of the biggest challenges companies face. Here are four steps you need to take to stand out from your competitors.

Parsons buys Polaris Alpha to scale up in space & cyber

Parsons Corp. buys defense and intelligence community IT company Polaris Alpha to grow complex technology services in areas such as space and cybersecurity.

Vencore wins $96M Army data collection contract

Vencore wins a $96 million contract to collect data on certain models of Army aviation equipment and ground systems.

Criterion books $34M NNSA cyber & IT support order

Criterion Systems has won a $34.6 million task order to support the National Nuclear Security Administration's cyber and IT governance efforts.