CGI nabs $19.6M contract to support Marine Corps maritime program

CGI has won a $19.6 million contract to support the U.S. Marine Corps Blount Island Command.

6 ways to be a better partner

Partnering is a critical component of the government market. Four experts from large and small businesses offer their best advice for making the best of the prime-sub relationship.

PSC joins forces with WT parent on new tradeshow

The Professional Services Council has signed on with 1105 Media to be a founding partner on the new Acquire Show, a two-day conference and trade show built around government acquisition and management.

2015: A year of dramatic change at a glacial pace

2015 saw its share of major changes, but those changes were the result of years of slow steady pressure on the market.

OMB officials invent plan to streamline government software purchases

In an effort to help save taxpayers money, two Office of Management and Budget officials are making plans to consolidate and streamline the way the government buys software.

Cubic Corp. acquires two companies for $269M

Cubic Corp. has made two deals totally $269 million to acquire both TeraLogics and GATR Technologies in a move that enhances Cubic’s defense systems business by investing in a C4ISR portfolio.

CSRA wins $115M software development task order

CSRA has won a $115 million single award task order with the U.S. Courts Case Management Office to provide software development.

General Atomics wins $338.2M contract to support drones

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has won a $338.2 million contract with the Air Force to support its drones.

Protests resolved, 18F prepares for next round of BPAs

When the Court of Federal Claims ruled against Octo Consulting this week, it cleared the way for GSA to move forward on its Agile development contract for its 18F office as well as clearing the way for another round of awards.

PSC bids adieu to Soloway

Stan Soloway, the long-time leader of the Professional Services Council, heads off on his next yet-to-be named adventure and leaves behind a legacy of leadership, friendship and passion.

Raytheon taps new CIO

Raytheon has named Kevin Neifert chief information officer, effective Jan. 1, 2016.

Spelling errors kill $100M Alliant bid

Spelling and grammar count when it comes to bid proposals - a lesson one small business learned the hard way when it tried to win a $100 million Alliant Small business task order.

Lockheed wins $229.4M in contracts for Apache support

Lockheed Martin has won two contracts totaling $229.4 million related to target acquisition systems for the Army’s Apache helicopters.

Harris wins $54M electronic warfare contract

Harris Corp. has won a $54 million single award contract to provide electronic warfare technology and engineering services for the Advanced Decoy Architecture Project.

Opinion

Three marketing musts for 2016

Margins are under pressure and resources are scarce, so your marketing dollars must pay significant dividends. Mark Amtower explains three things you must do in 2016.

GDIT survives protest of $450M DISA contract

DRS Technologies argued that DISA pulled a bait and switch when it picked GD for a communications support contract, but GAO ruled that picking the lowest price still can be the best value for the government.

Engility gets $14M extension to continue systems support

Engility has received a $14 million contract extension with NAVSEA to continue its support of the Joint and Expeditionary Command and Control systems.

Lockheed Martin wins $302.2M contract to continue missile production

Lockheed Martin has won a $302.2 million contract with the Air Force to continue producing the Joint-Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and its extended range version.

eGlobalTech appoints new COO

eGlobalTech has named Sal Fazzolari chief operating officer, where he will oversee the company’s strategic vision.

Abt Associates taps new CTO

Abt Associates has named Mario Bazan chief technology officer.