Special Ops Forces consider next contractor logistics support contract

The Special Operations Forces Support Activity program executive office is hosting two meetings in March for interested companies as it develops acquisition strategies for a follow-on contractor logistics support services contract.

SRA wins $32.8M contract to upgrade DOD retiree pay system

SRA International has won a $32.8 million contract to upgrade the Defense Logistics Agency’s Defense Retiree and Annuitant Pay System.

Raytheon captures $270M Navy V-22 Osprey contract

Raytheon has won a potentially $270 million contract to support the Navy’s V-22 Osprey systems, testing and software.

Engility wins $27.5M contract to support Navy air traffic control division

Engility has won a $27.5 million contract to provide the Naval Air Warfare Center with technical services.

Accenture leans forward with Agilex deal

Acquisition of Agilex accelerates Accenture's move into more digital services for government agencies looking to use the cloud and other leading technologies to be more efficient in meeting mission.

Artel names interim CEO

Artel has named Paul Domorski to serve as interim president and CEO in the wake of the departure of Ted Hengst, who has left to pursue other interests.

DHS plans strategic industry day

DHS is planning an industry day to discuss how its myriad of projects further the DHS Unity of Effort initiative launched by Secretary Jeh Johnson.

Firm’s sale marks status shift to vet-owned

Owner of Tech Systems Inc. sells 100 percent interest to company president, allowing the firm to claim vet-owned small business status.

Townes-Whitley briefly CGI Federal president before taking Microsoft post

In December, Toni Townes-Whitley was named president of CGI Federal, but within weeks accepted a new position with Microsoft Worldwide Public Sector.

Opinion

Three strategies for growing in adjacent markets

How your company expands into adjacent markets relies on know what you do well, what your customer wants and understanding that sometimes the only path to growth is an acquisition.

Vistronix taps new CFO

Vistronix hires a new chief financial officer with experience managing several IPOs.

LaRose legacy alive and well with Agilex-Accenture deal

Agilex sale to Accenture follows a tradition that its late founder Bob LaRose started nearly 20 years ago -- build a strong company, find a good buyer and share the rewards. And then repeat.

Accenture acquires Agilex to build digital capabilities

Accenture Federal Services is buying Agilex in a move that adds more analytics, cloud and mobility capabilities.

Harris makes $4.75B deal for Exelis

Harris plans to buy Exelis for $4.75 billion in a deal that it says is transformational. It might be a great deal for Harris, but it also says some great things about the current state of the market.

VIDEO: The Pain and Peril of Procurement Delays

Editor Nick Wakeman is interviewed on the Government Matters TV show about our latest report looking at the impact of procurement delays on government contractors.

Army plans for $195M IDIQ for capabilities, expertise support

The U.S. Army released a draft solicitation this week for a five-year, $195 million indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract to support its efforts for capabilities and requirements development.

CGI exec tapped as Microsoft's new Worldwide Public Sector head

CGI Federal’s Toni Townes-Whitley has moved on to become the vice president of Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector.

Industry leader tapped as new federal CIO

VMware chief information officer Tony Scott has been tapped by the White House to be the next federal CIO and administrator of the Office of EGovernment, succeeding Steve VanRoekel.

VMware vCloud Government Service gets FedRAMP approval

VMware’s vCloud Government Service provided by Carpathia has achieved authority to operate through FedRAMP.

Appsential wins $56M contract to support Energy Department

Appsential LLC has won a $56 million contract with the Energy Department to provide management, financial and business intelligence solutions.