Remembering my three favorite cops

National Police Week rekindles some fond memories for Editor Nick Wakeman when he was a rookie reporter covering the police beat.

Navy releases $10B NGEN RFP

Let the competition begin as the Navy finally releases NGEN request for proposals and two teams square off to win the lucrative contract.

$10B NGEN competition gets down to two

Hewlett-Packard adds Lockheed Martin to its team as the competition comes down to HP and Harris.

Northrop opens Maryland offices for Social Security, CMS

New facility will house employees from across Northrop Grumman's Health IT Division.

NASA to probe industry for forthcoming SEWP V

SPace agency wants to learn about the latest and greatest advances in IT and acquisition strategies for its governmentwide contract.

4 moves to improve your win rate

In today's market, it is all about client engagement, but do you have the right process?

GSA readies draft RFP for $12B OASIS contract

It's no mirage, GSA moves forward with OASIS to create professional services contract.

$10B NMCI successor creeps closer to release

Navy says NGEN request for proposals will be out in a matter of days. Responses due July 13.

New defense rules might cost contractors money

New acquisition regulations are the most comprehensive change in federal contracting in several years. Are you ready to comply?

Is strategic communications a competitive weapon?

Today's tough market raises the profile and value of strategic communications planning. Ignore it at your peril.

Oracle contract cancellation no big deal, experts say

When parties can’t agree on aspects of a contract, experts say call it a day.

6 quick fixes that will improve your company's win rate

Surveys reveal too many companies don't use the 7-factor model to boost their win rate.

L-3 creates senior VP post to strengthen business strategy

Air Force vet, industry pro named to oversee operating objectives, including technical plans.

Failed contract incentive causes Lockheed to lose $70 million

Overflow costs not accepted by Air Force for new GPS satellites and it cuts Lockheed's fee.

Can private equity create a better mouse trap?

With Novetta, Arlington Capital’s idea was to create a mid-size company large enough to bid on prime contracts and take on large big-data challenges. Will it work?

Suspension lifted for Booz Allen Texas office

The consulting company regains full eligibility to compete for contracts and accepts responsibility for ex-employee’s actions.

Get ready for the everything-as-a-service world

It might take years but cloud computing will have a long-lasting and fundamental impact on everything in the government market. Now is the time to prepare.

Are you being strategic or desperate?

In today's market it is hard to distinguish between strategic moves and desperate ones. Can you tell the difference?

Has industry moved past the fear and angst of budget cuts?

Companies have done a lot to prepare for the coming budget cuts and it is starting to show.

Was Salient's acquisition of ATSC a winner?

The acquisition has given Salient access to the $50 billion Alliant GWAC and legacy ties to the Housing and Urban Development Department.