IBM on losing end of bid protest

IBM was willing to fire a subcontractor's employee to relieve organizational conflicts of interest concerns but that still wasn't enough to avoid getting kicked out of the competition for a Defense Department retirement system.

Opinion

New federal policies are cause for contractor optimism

Several activities in Congress signal a shift in spending and strategy that will require increased support from contractors.

Inside the pain and peril of procurement delays

In our latest WT Insider Report, we take a deep dive into the impact procurement delays are having on government contractors, and what companies are doing to mitigate the impact of the delays.

McCabe plans departure from ASI

Kimberly McCabe is stepping down as CEO of ASI Government next month after four years of leading what she called a transformation of the company.

Should we be hopeful about acquisition reform? Maybe now is the time

It's the same old song and dance when it comes to the issues surrounding acquisition reform, but Grant Thornton's and PSC's latest acquisition policy survey brings something a little different to the table: optimism that something can be done about it.

Whistleblower protections extended to contractors

The Office of Special Counsel announced today it intends to allow contractors to file whistleblower disclosures and also receive protections for the disclosures.

Lockheed Martin wins $37.6M contract to provide management, technical support

Lockheed Martin has won a $37.6 million option to continue work under the Army’s Next Generation Technical Services III contract.

ICF International wins $16M contract to help Mayland meet energy goals

ICF International has won a $16 million contract to help reduce energy consumption in the state of Maryland.

CACI in another protest fight

CACI International won a $180 million contract to support intelligence activities of the U.S. Special Operations Command, but L-3 is protesting the award. It's the second protest fight CACI has faced this month.

Opinion

The key to understanding the gap between the vision and reality of cloud computing

On the surface it might seem that having a strong cloud story is the key to success in the federal market, but dig a little deeper and you'll see the truth is a little more complicated.

Who won December's biggest contracts?

Contract momentum picked up in December, and calendar year 2014 finished off strong. Who won the biggest contracts?

Armed Forces Services Corp. awarded $5M for management support

Armed Forces Services Corp. of Arlington, Va., received a five-year, $5.8 million contract for program management support services for the Navy’s Human Research Protection Program (HRPP).

Northrop Grumman taps new VP, corporate strategy

Northrop Grumman has named Brett Lambert vice president, corporate strategy, replacing Stanley Szemborski, who has retired.

Accenture names new managing director for DC office

Accenture has named Marty Rodgers managing director of the company’s Washington, D.C. Metro office.

Zel Technologies wins $12M contract to support USAF Special Operations Command

Zel Technologies has won a $12 million contract to support the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command.

Opinion

The more things change, the more they stay the same

As rapidly as the market changes, you can't forget the things that don't change, and how important the basics are to success.

Jordan becomes CEO of FedBid

Continuing to move up in the business world, Joe Jordan has taken the reins as FebBid’s new chief executive officer, the company announced today.

SPAWAR seeks small businesses for info assurance, anti-spoofing assessments

The Navy wants a continual assessment of the latest in information assurance techniques and emerging anti-spoofing technology that may impact global positions system user equipment security.

Progeny Systems wins $16.2M contract for engineering, technical support

Progeny Systems has won a $16.2 million contract to provide the Navy with engineering and technical support services.

Northrop Grumman taps new sector VP of BD

Northrop Grumman has named Ron Foudray vice president, business development, for the company’s Information Systems sector.