599 winners, but will $10B STARS 2 get much action?

With so many winners, can STARS 2 generate enough competition? Our experts express some doubts.

ABT tasked with bolstering CMS' clinical care measurements

Research firm ABT Associates has received a three-year, $13 million award from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to improve the way the quality of clinical care in the U.S. is measured.

599 firms named to $10B small-business contract

GSA named 599 companies as winners on its huge STARS II contract for IT services.

Ineligible contractors getting $500M a year from VA, OIG says

Recent federal audits found some serious deficiencies in contracting at the Veterans Affairs Department, including the procurement practices that let ineligible contractors win work.

S4 hires former GDIT director to run DOD programs

S4 Inc. has hired A former General Dynamics senior director to provide strategic direction for contracts that support North American Aerospace Defense Command and the U.S. Northern Command.

Vangent provides 24/7 apps support for Military Health System

Vangent Inc. has won a 32-month, $9 million Defense Department contract to provide around the clock production application support for the Military Health System’s Defense Health Services Systems Program Executive Office.

Lockheed tasked with boosting TSA airport screening technology

Lockheed Martin Corp. will provide the Transportation Security Administration with new passenger screening and security equipment across the east and central United States under two, two-year regional task orders worth a combined $72 million.

Companies struggle to prepare for default crisis

Our experts offer advice on what might happen next and how to prepare if the debt-ceiling crisis continues.

Military service drives Halfaker's success

Company of vets continue their service to their country as contractors.

About the Fast 50

We explain the methodology behind the creation of the 2011 Washington Technology Fast 50.

Lockheed, Northrop reach milestone in multi-billion dollar competition

Navy CANES project to consolidate ship-based networks heads for the next phase in the battle between the two defense giants.

Insignia's situational awareness feeds success

Insignia Technology Services finds success by believing in the customer's mission.

Passion, dedication drive GCS rise in the market

Government Contract Solutions' success is reflected in a growing number of contract wins.

Edaptive Systems' game plan for pays off — big time

Company puts focus on critical functions to win over government customers.

Integrity's growth path takes planning

Despite Integrity's rapid growth, the company continues to look ahead to where the market is going.

Satcom firm embraces government as part of growth strategy

MTN Government Services starts at the ground level of an agency to prove its satellite services work.

Lockheed Martin increases sales in tough quarter

Lockheed was able to increase sales, but its information technology business saw a dip.

Accelera builds virtual computing system for EPA

Accelera Solutions Inc. will assist the Environmental Protection Agency shift to virtual computing for its approximately 19,000 users under a five-year, $25 million contract.

Harris goes north to Alaska to upgrade FAA route system

Harris Corp. will upgrade Alaska's air transportation system as part of a 10-year Federal Aviation Administration contract worth $85 million.

ICF provides IT, technical services to HHS

ICF International Inc. will provide technical expertise to the Health and Human Services Department under a recompeted five-year contract worth $16.3 million.