Orolia to bring precision timing capabilities to new owner

Orolia -- a provider of resilient positioning, navigation and timing solutions -- is in talks to be acquired by a defense and aviation technology firm looking to expand its portfolio.

Amentum wins $460M Navy range contract for second time

Amentum has won a $461.8 million Navy range support contract for the second time after an earlier protest and its acquisition of the incumbent contractor.

Why the business 'valley of death' needs special attention

The "valley of death" problem is real when it comes to government acquisition and technology deployment, so the dialogue on that problem is endless. But when nine out of 10 startups with potentially promising technology fail to cross their own valley, more attention is needed there too.

Leonardo DRS hires new technology chief

Leonardo DRS hires a new chief technology officer that formerly was the Army’s lead executive for science and technology.

Coast Guard opts for AT&T as primary telecom provider

The Coast Guard chooses AT&T to consolidate several data communications networks into a single environment under a $161 million task order.

Opinion

What you need to know as DOD ramps up procurement fraud investigations

The Defense Department is beginning to ramp up its scrutiny of procurement fraud and government contractors need to look at their own processes and practices to determine their level of exposure.

Cherokee Federal acquires intelligence services firm

Cherokee Federal is buying a Virginia small business that provides counter-terrorism solutions to intelligence agencies.

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: As Justice Department scrutiny looms, here's a roadmap for contractors to get their cyber houses in order

With the Justice Department planning to ramp up cyber enforcement of government contractors, what should companies be doing? Attorneys Susan Cassidy and Ashden Fein of Covington explain to our Ross Wilkers what the roadmap should be in this episode of Project 38.

SAIC details organic growth and plans to expand pipeline

Science Applications International Corp. posted organic revenue growth for the fourth straight quarter and is investing in ways to grow its pipeline by focusing on systems integration and enterprise IT solutions.

Deloitte acquires Oracle cloud integrator

Deloitte agrees to acquire a company that specializes in the deployment and integration of Oracle’s cloud infrastructure and application offerings.

WT Power Breakfast: How tech drives fundamental changes in GovCon business models

The GovCon market has undergone tremendous changes over the last decade and the pace isn't slowing down. At our Dec. 10 Power Breakfast, leading industry executives and government officials will share their experiences and the disruptions they see on the horizon.

The problem of talent is shared, but so are the solutions

The problem of shrinking pools of talent including those with top-end technology skills is widely acknowledged across the public sector ecosystem, but some industry observers believe it does not have to be too competitive between government and contractors.

Peraton makes its choice for new corporate headquarters

Peraton chooses a new home for the corporate headquarters to mark the company's first major decision in its physical facility footprint review.

NOAA unveils solicitation for $8B satellite support vehicle

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tells the small business community to start working on their bids for an $8 billion professional services contract focused on satellite programs.

With Carlyle's backing, CNSI aims high for next growth phase

CNSI has been acquired by the Carlyle Group and with that backing, CEO Todd Stottlemyer and team have an ambitious goal to hit $1 billion in annual revenue within five years.

ATS acquires cyber tech solutions provider

Acclaim Technical Services closes its third acquisition in two years and the latest transaction sees it buy a provider cyber technology solutions to the national security community.

AT&T wins piece of DISA ethernet gateway upgrade

The Defense Information Systems Agency has awarded AT&T the next portion of its initiative to acquire ethernet connectivity for linking up with the military’s global information network.

How inflation & supply chain problems hang over federal spending

Contractors face uncertainties driven by inflation, supply chain disruptions, and unresolved budget issues, according to the Professional Services Council's annual Vision Forecast.

By Light subsidiary wins $957M Army cyber training contract

A subsidiary of By Light Professional IT Services wins a $957.7 million contract to help the Army develop and maintain a new cyber training environment.

Guidehouse names new innovation lead

Guidehouse appoints a new chief innovation officer that was part of the leadership team at Dovel Technologies before its acquisition by the former.