Another protester joins OASIS fight

A fifth company has filed a protest against the OASIS large business awards, but while we haven't seen a flood of objections, could there still be serious trouble brewing for GSA?

Two to supply, support Navy situational awareness systems

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems and Sechan Electronics Inc. have won contracts to support the Navy's AN-USG-3B Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) airborne systems.

AAI Corp. wins $75M contract to integrate, enhance Shadow UAV

AAI Corp. has won a $75 million contract to provide technology integration for UAVs to the U.S. Army Joint System Integration Laboratory.

L-3 Communications wins $55.4M option to support TH-57 fleet

L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace has won a $55.4 million option to support the TH-57 fleet.

Softchoice Corp. wins $42.6M BPA to resell Microsoft software assurance

Softchoice Corp. has won a $42.6 million blanket purchase agreement to resell Microsoft software assurance to the Navy.

Inside Hitachi's new partnering strategy

When Hitachi Data Systems Federal Corp. decided it wanted a single distributor, it wasn't a hard decision to go with Avnet Government Solutions because the two companies are making similar moves in their go to market strategies.

FDA plans for strategic IT portfolio

The Food and Drug Administration wants to develop a strategic IT portfolio management plan and it's looking for industry input.

ICF International changes name of London-based subsidiary

ICF International has changed the name of its London, U.K.-based business ICF GHK to ICF International, a move that marks the integration of the business and a strengthening of the ICF brand internationally.

Lockheed wins $69M subcontract to provide C4ISR system

Lockheed Martin has won a $69 million subcontract from Huntington Ingalls Industries to support the U.S. Coast Guard’s efforts to enforce maritime sovereignty and address threats at sea.

Lockheed Martin acquires space launch preparation company

Lockheed Martin has acquired Astrotech Corp.’s Space Operations business in a move that bolsters Lockheed’s launch preparation services.

SI completes $165M QinetiQ services deal

The SI Organization has completed the $165 million acquisition of QinetiQ North America's services and solutions group, adding 2,800 employees and bringing revenue up to $1.3 billion.

OASIS large-biz contract gets first protests

The first protests have been filed against the large-business awards under $60B GSA OASIS contract. Are more on the way?

Small biz troubles for GSA's $1.2B strategic sourcing contract

A $1.2 billion GSA strategic sourcing contract could get derailed because of small business issues being raised by SBA and several protesters.

Abt Associates wins $5.7M contract to support OSHA analysis office

Abt Associates has won a $5.7 million contract to support the Occupational Safety and Health Administration with regulatory, economic and industrial hygiene services.

Leidos nabs $12M contract to support animal disease center

Leidos has won a $12 million contract with the Homeland Security Department to support the Science and Technology Agricultural Scientific Program at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center.

TWD & Associates taps new executive director, technology sales

TWD & Associates has named Woody Hume executive director of technology sales, where he will focus on Unified Communications technologies.

Opinion

What stands in the way of a more mature GovCon market?

The government can be a smarter buyer, but contractors need to embrace more competition and accept that change is good for their companies and the market.

DISA considers switch to small businesses for chat contract

DISA is weighing whether it should convert a contract from a large business one to a small one.

HP eyes high-security federal agencies with new private cloud offering

Hewlett-Packard just launched a new, Helion managed private cloud product that is focused on the security requirements mandated by public sector agencies, according to FCW.

Lockheed Martin wins $23.6M contract to support submarine warfare systems

Lockheed Martin has won a $23.6 million contract to support the Navy’s Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems.