NASA seeks small biz IT security support for CIOs

NASA is looking for small businesses that could provide IT security and support services to several of its locations.

Army needs extension for $5B ITES contract

The Army needs to extend its $5 billion ITES hardware contract to buy more time to get the new version awarded. Proposals came in over a year ago, and it'll be another year before awards are made.

DHS planning industry day for enterprise computing initiative

The Homeland Security Department is planning an industry day for its Enterprise Computing Services initiative and will likely use the Eagle II contract for the procurement.

Obama's former national security advisor offers lesson on risk, Snowden and the hunt for Bin Laden

Former National Security Advisor Tom Donilon offers insights from his years working in the Obama White House, including the capture of Osama Bin Laden, the fallout from Edward Snowden and how you need to consider opportunities along with risk.

GSA looking to complete next phase of DHS consolidation

The General Services Administration outlines the next phase of the consolidation of the Homeland Security Department in a new RFP.

NATO looks ahead to omnibus-ordering IT consult contract

The Northern Atlantic Treaty Organization intends to compete an omnibus-ordering contract for IT-related consultant and support services.

Opinion

Unlocking the awesome power of shared services

In this era of cutting and controlling costs, agencies and contractors alike are turning to shared services organizations. Here are critical insights to getting the most out of this strategy.

Marines start search for new identity management system

Release of requiest for information marks the beginning of the Marines Corps transition toward a commercial identity management system.

Challenges spell out opportunities in big data arena

At a NVTC event on Friday, leaders from industry and academia met to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the big data arena and they agreed that collaboration is critical.

Final rule released for battling counterfeit parts

The Defense Deaprtment's final rule to battle counterfeit parts adds new compliance requirements to government contractors.

RFP released for $20B NIH CIO-CS contract

The solicitation is on the street for the $20 billion National Institutes of Health contract for commodity IT solutions, including cloud and managed services offerings. Bids are due June 11.

Opinion

Making the case for the $95B state and local market

immixGroup analyst Tim Larkins lays out how the state and local market has changed and grown to a point where you can't ignore it.

Reader's guide to our latest WT Insider report

Our latest WT Insider report — Government IT Contractor Partnering: The Customer Perspective — covers a lot of ground, and we’ve put together this handy guide to help you navigate the results.

Opinion

New rules for B2G marketing

Today's market requires that you stand out from competitors. Marketing guru Mark Amtower offers five steps for differentiating your businesses.

Air Force needs updated, secure health data system

The Air Force’s Office of the Surgeon General plans to build a medical service virtualization desktop infrastructure.

Incumbents lose pre-award protests

CGI Federal and HealthDataInsights have lost a bid in front of the GAO to force the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to change their solicitation for a contract to collect overpayments.

Customers notice poor prime-sub relationships

Our exclusive WT Insider report found that customers see a mixed bag when it comes to prime-subcontractors relationships with just as many bad relationships as good ones. Here's what they like and don't like.

GSA shares good news via new dashboard

The General Services Administration announced a new dashboard April 23 to show the benefits to agencies, small businesses and taxpayers when it strategically sources office supplies.

Army Corps sets aside $9.9M professional services IDIQ

The Army Corps of Engineers plans to award a five-year, $9.9 million contract for professional services related to its real estate and facility planning.

OPM, GSA partnering on new contract for training, management

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management and the General Services Administration are teaming up to manage a new jointly managed, strategically sourced, multiple-award contract to support OPM’s Training and Management Assistance program.