Serco's Americas arm closes BTP Systems acquisition

Serco Group's subsidiary for the Americas region completes its acquisition of defense technology services company BTP Systems.

Proposed NAFTA changes could impact federal IT

Shifts in market access agreements could have in impact on government procurement, especially the ability of U.S. firms to compete for Canadian government work.

Northrop's Bush mixes pessimism with his optimism about the market

Northrop Grumman's CEO was both pessimistic and optimistic on his company's fourth quarter earnings call Thursday. It just depended on the topic.

Anne Altman to chair Siemens' US federal board

Former IBM Federal leader Anne Altman will chair the board of directors at Siemens Government Technologies.

Peraton books $72M Army satcom contract

Peraton takes in a potential five-year, $71.8 million contract to help monitor and maintain an Army satellite communications network.

Should M&A be part of your 2018 growth strategy?

Companies looking to grow have two choices -- organic growth or acquisitions. Each has their pluses but there are also risks.

Accenture, IBM join Booz Allen's protest of $600M Navy audit support contract

Accenture and IBM have joined Booz Allen Hamilton in protesting a $600 million Navy contract for financial and audit readiness support.

Why General Dynamics feels bullish about IT in 2018

General Dynamics' IT product and service group sales in 2017 lagged amid general procurement sluggishness. But the defense contractor sees better days in 2018 and beyond.

Not too late to tell us how you feel about 2018

The deadline is extended to participate our 2018 market outlook survey. Take the survey and share your insights.

Booz Allen continues battle for $575M Army tech services contract

Booz Allen Hamilton remains intent on not letting a $575 million Army technology services task order slip through without a fight.

Amazon Web Services bolsters security work with Sqrrl acquisition

Amazon Web Services has acquired Sqrrl, a cybersecurity firm with deep roots in the U.S. intelligence community.

Vectrus adds intell, civilian footprints in $36M buy of Sentel

Vectrus adds new intelligence and civilian market footprints with its $36 million deal to acquire IT and logistics services firm Sentel.

WBB adds Harkey as finance chief

Whitney, Bradley & Brown hires former Engility executive Richard Harkey as chief financial officer.

CSRA takes in $238M VA IT services transition order

CSRA books a potential five-year, $238 million task order to help the Veterans Affairs Department shift to a managed service provider model for IT services.

Alion promotes Stammetti to senior VP

Alion Science and Technology promotes one of its former capture and technical leads in Vince Stammetti to senior vice president.

Contractors survived Monday's shutdown but is the worst yet to come?

Government contractors hunkered down on Monday and weathered the short shutdown. But there are concerns the next one could be worse.

Booz Allen fights back after loss of $600M Navy recompete

Booz Allen Hamilton is protesting a lost Navy contract worth $600 million and apparently is claiming the Navy refused to give them a debriefing.

HHS hands down $207M IT services BPA

The Department of Health and Human Services awards a potential eight-year, $207 million IT services blanket purchase agreement to at least six companies.

Former AIA chief Melcher nominated to Cubic board

Former Aerospace Industries Association CEO David Melcher receives nomination for a spot on Cubic Corp.'s board of directors.

Lockheed settles Coast Guard allegations for $4.4M

Lockheed Martin has settled a False Claims Act allegation for $4.4 million after being accused of providing defective communications systems to the U.S. Coast Guard.