Education Department looking for IT investment support

The Education Department intends to issue a solicitation in October for a five-year contract for IT investment management support.

WT Industry Day dives into HHS' $14B IT spend

Our Oct. 11 Industry Day will take a deep dive into the IT spend at HHS as senior department executives share their insights on priorities and upcoming opportunities.

CIOs fear employees, outdated systems

A joint survey by Grant Thornton and the Professional Services Council found that IT leaders in government fear their own employees and outdated systems the most when it comes to cybersecurity.

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Is State about to become the next big cloud service provider?

The State Department wants to invest in boosting its Foreign Affairs Network to become a cloud service provider to U.S. government customers around the globe.

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5 tactics that will help you win in 2018

We breakdown the key elements your 2018 strategy has to have for success next year and beyond.

Air Force looks for better aerial warfighting networking

The Air Force is considering a research project focused on improving the aerial warfighter networks.

Jacobs uses Blue Canopy deal to broaden footprint

Jacobs Engineering Group is leveraging its Blue Canopy deal to chase big data analytics and other Internet of Things capabilities.

Special Operations Command plans small biz roundtable

The U.S. Special Operations Command is planning a small business roundtable in Tampa to learn about barriers to working with the command.

Navy sets new timetable for NGEN awards

The Navy has pushed back its timetable for awarding the next NGEN contracts as it embarks on a development sprint, including more industry engagement.

More trouble's for TSA infrastructure contract

CSRA has filed another protest arguing that there are problems with the solicitation for TSA's infrastructure contract. That's a lot coming from the incumbent.

The power of GWACs, IDIQs in an age of uncertainty

With the budget picture looking so uncertain, the major GWAC and IDIQ contracts have never been more important and valuable for contractors looking to secure more business.

GSA, CFO council want data on SaaS financial management solutions

GSA and the Chief Financial Officers Council are looking for feedback on how a SaaS solution can help agencies with financial management.

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IT modernization has bipartisan support but where are the dollars?

There is plenty of bipartisan support for IT modernization, from the White House to Capitol Hill, but what's lacking are resources, begging the question, Where's the beef?

Peraton asks for immediate injunction in $25M suit against Raytheon

Peraton has fired another salvo in its battle with Raytheon in asking a judge to issue a preliminary injunction that forces Raytheon to protect Peraton's trade secrets.

Who are the region's best contractors of 2017

The finalists for this year's edition of the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards are in for companies and executives.

Lawsuit exposes the risks of partnerships

Raytheon and the rebranded Peraton (formerly Harris IT Services) are embroiled in a legal battle over a failed partnership and alleged broken promises.

Deltek forecasts narrow paths for IT market growth opportunities

Deltek's latest five-year outlook shows there is some growth but contractors have narrower swim lanes to chase opportunities over the next five years.

Navy releases drafts on NGEN management

The Navy has released several documents that describe how it will manage the next iteration of its $3.5 billion NGEN contract, including the kind of quality assurance requirements it will put on its contractors.

After tough start, SAIC sees better second half to 2017

The first two quarters of SAIC's fiscal year saw declines in revenue and earnings but some recent wins have executives feeling optimistic about the second half of the year.

Why Amazon should come to DC

A lot of cities will be making a pitch to land Amazon's second headquarters campus. Here's why the D.C. region might hold an advantage.