Sigma Defense books $250M data center support contract

Sigma Defense Systems books a $250 million contract to help the Defense Department install data centers and other methods of connecting to airborne assets.

ASRC Federal wins $225M launch support contract

ASRC Federal wins a $225.5 million contract to perform mission assurance support work for a Space Force launch service program.

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: Amy Gilliland on how people will drive GDIT's future

Understanding technology and customer priorities are table stakes in today's market, which means people are the differentiator that drives growth. Hear General Dynamics IT President Amy Gilliland explain her own and the business' approach to the market in this interview with Editor Nick Wakeman.

Tick tock: How PAE decided a sale to Amentum was the best path forward

PAE was on the public markets for only three months before its former private equity owner reached out with the idea of a reunion. A new regulatory filing takes us on PAE's journey toward a sale to Amentum.

General Dynamics wins $4.5B NGA IT contract

General Dynamics wins a $4.5 billion contract for user-facing and data center services to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

TorchAI acquires data warehousing tech firm

Data processing software company Torch.AI makes an acquisition to add more products and expertise in warehousing, decision support and enterprise architectures.

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.