Abt Associates nabs $12M USAID support contract

Abt Associates has won a $12 million USAID contract to continue its work supporting food security conditions in South Sudan.

ICF International appoints new VP on cybersecurity team

ICF International has named Dean Bakeris vice president on the company’s cybersecurity team.

Dovel hires VP for grants management program

Dovel Technologies has hired Mike Atassi as a new vice president and as the products and services director of the team supporting the GrantSolutions.gov

PAE closes A-T Solutions acquisition

PAE has closed its acquisition of A-T Solutions in a move that increases its national security solutions offerings.

American Systems taps new CFO

Peter Whitfield has been named the new CFO of American Systems, replacing Mark Danisewicz, who is retiring.

Fair Pay rules are 'disaster waiting to happen'

The proposed rules to implement the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces executive order lacks fairness, due process and is of questionable legal standing. In short, they are a disaster waiting to happen.

Kratos sells electronic products division in $265M deal

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is selling its United States and United Kingdom operations of its electronic products division to Ultra Electronics Holdings in a $265 million cash deal.

Northrop Grumman nabs $111M contract to support missile countermeasure system

Northrop Grumman has won a $111 million contract to support the Air Force’s Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure system.

September release planned for $50B Networx replacement

GSA has pushed to September the release of the solicitation for the $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract, and the agency has cancelled three interim regional contracts.

Fast 50 deadline fast approaching

The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2015 Washington Technology Fast 50 is June 15, so don't miss your chance to be recognized as one of fastest-growing small businesses in the government market.

Engility wins $23.9M contract to provide systems engineering

Engility Corp. has won a $23.9 million contract to provide the Navy with systems engineering and technical services.

Kratos teammate wins $13.4M contract to provide technical support

Kratos and its prime Saalex Solutions Inc. have won a $13.4 million contract to support the Pacific Missile Range Facility.

Harris completes $4.75B acquisition of Exelis

Harris Corp. has completed its $4.75 billion acquisition of Exelis Inc. in a move that significantly increases the size of Harris.

Fair pay proposed rule draws industry's ire

Weighing in at 131 pages, the proposed Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces rule has government contractors crying foul. And the only way to stop it might be litigation.

Demand a debrief; it's your right

Commerce Department procurement professionals were clear in their advice to losing bidders: Demand a debrief; it'll help all of us.

WT Industry Day: Inside the Commerce Department's IT opportunities

Commerce Department executives share their insights about upcoming opportunities, IT priorities and the procurement culture at the department's largest bureaus.

ORI taps cofounder as president, brings on new VP

ORI has named cofounder Susan Lynd president and has also appointed Lesley Boucher vice president of consulting and customer experience.

Tech Data Corp. acquires Signature Technology Group

Tech Data Corp. has acquired Signature Technology Group in a move that bolster’s Tech Data’s data center offering.

Boeing creates data analytics group

Boeing Defense, Space & Security has created a data analytics group to help customers leverage IT across their organizations.

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