Bid protests continue slow, steady rise
Bid protests continue the steady increase, according to GAO's annual report. Can you guess the top five reasons for successful protests?
Services and IP protect margins, drive consolidation in logistics support space
While the large defense companies may be fleeing most parts of the services market, new research from Govini shows that contractor logistics support remains a desirable niche because it lets the defense contractors own their weapons platforms from head to tail.
Government leaders see partnership and culture as keys to reducing cyber risks
In the seventh of our series of Washington Technology Industry Days, a number of agency executives took on cybersecurity priorities, opportunities and procurement at their agencies, and emphasized the need to think differently about cyber.
Northrop Grumman wins $47.8M contract to replace inertial navigation system
Northrop Grumman has won a $47.8 million contract with the Navy to develop the replacement inertial navigation system.
ManTech wins $34M contract to support Army modernization effort
ManTech Corp. has won a $34 million contract with the Army to support the Distributed Common Ground System-Army Programs of Record modernization effort.
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NITAAC director on finding your right fit
NITAAC Director Robert Coen offers his insights on GWACs and the critical role the right partners plays in finding success on large GWAC contracts.
ManTech, Smartronix win second shot at $220M Air Force contract
GAO denied portions of ManTech's and Smartronix's bid protests, but they agreed with one critical portion, and now the companies are back in the running for an Air Force IT contract.
Tecolote Research wins $39.3M acquisition, financial support contract
Tecolote Research has won a $39.3 million contract to provide the Air Force with global positioning systems acquisition and financial support.
Endgame wins $1.5M contract to support Air Force cybersecurity
Endgame Inc. has won a $1.5 million sole source contract to safeguard networks for the Air Force’s Cyber Protection Teams.
PAE joint venture wins $488M facility, base operations contract
A joint ventured formed by PAE and two other companies has won a $488 million contract to support the Navy mission at Joint Region Marianas in Guam.
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Are you ready for the peak season of MACs and GWACs?
2015 and 2016 mark the high point in a 10-year cycle of MAC and GWAC opportunities. If your company isn't ready, you might be on the sidelines for a decade or more.
Industry groups object to new SBA subcontracting proposal
The Professional Services Council and the Council of Defense and Space Industry Association are objecting to a proposed rule regarding subcontracting oversight beyond the first tier, claiming it adds an undue extra burden on companies and the federal system for collecting the data couldn't handle the influx anyway.
Octo Consulting lands 'fixed-price-per-sprint' contract
Octo Consulting has won a $34 million fixed-price-per-sprint contract, which might be the first in the market and could be a sign of things to come as the market evolves how development services are delivered.
Progeny Systems gets $7.7M option for information assurance solutions
Progeny Systems Corp. has received a $7.7 million option with the Navy to provide engineering and technical services for information assurance solutions.
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