Salient CRGT makes strong move into health care

Salient CRGT is moving aggressively into the federal health care market with its planned acquisition of Triple I, a firm serving Veterans Affairs, FDA and the Defense Health Agency.

Federal tech firms join battle against immigration ban

At least 10 of nearly 100 companies opposing the Trump administration's travel ban are firms with significant work in the federal market.

For some, tighter work visas might have a silver lining

The Trump administration's moves to tighten visa rules has drawn the ire of many tech companies, but for CGI Group and others, there just might be a silver lining.

New security clearance bureau making progress, but backlog still exists

The Office of Personnel and Management has made progress on hardening its systems and databases used for conducting security clearances, but a substantial backlog of investigations persists, according to testimony at a Feb. 2 congressional hearing.

Thriving under Trump: New WT Insider Report offers tips, advice

With the new Trump administration, there is plenty of change going on in the market, so we've packaged our best reporting and commentary to help you navigate the road ahead.

Plenty of support for SBA nominee

SBA nominee Linda McMahon sailed through the Senate Small Business Committee and is a virtual shoo-in for the post. We look at her testimony to get a sense of her priorities.

VA makes IT leadership changes

With the exit of chief information officer LaVerne Council, the senior IT ranks at the Veterans Affairs Department are getting refreshed.

Help us take the pulse of the industry

Our Contractor Confidence Index survey is now live, and we'd like you to tell us how you feel about the direction of the market, and how confident you feel moving forward.

HHS floats need for IT support for insurance programs

HHS and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services are looking into whether they should set up a small business contract for IT support for various health insurance programs.

Opinion

Goals vs strategies and the need to be a student of the market

Too often companies confuse goals with strategy, forgetting that goals are the 'why' and strategy is 'how' of the path that gets you to your goal.

Deadline nears for Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Innovation Awards

The nomination period for the Greater Washington Innovation Awards ends this Friday, Feb. 3.

Analysis: Who's at risk from Trump's priorities?

A new analysis by Govini tracks which agencies and their contracts have the most potential to be reprogrammed by new Trump administration priorities.

Interior making plans in case EIS falls short

In a new request for information, the Interior Department voices concern that EIS - the replacement for Networx - might not be able to reach all of its many remote offices.

Opinion

Don't let your structure curse your business

As companies grow and evolve, their structure needs to change as well but too often that's not the case.

Navy closes in on NGEN recompete

The Navy's Enterprise Networks Program Office will release draft RFPs in the coming months to solicit feedback on recompeting the multi-billion Next Generation Enterprise Networks contract, which expires next year.

Thaw begins at EPA for contracts, grants

EPA and the Trump administration have apparently completed their review of pending contracts and grants, and the two entities have found few that don't deserve to move forward.

Industry group urges communications, quick end to contract freeze at EPA

The Professional Services Council has sent a letter to EPA urging the agency to communicate more about its freeze on new contracts and bring it to a quick end.

EPA contract review expected to end Friday

The Trump administration and EPA are expected to complete their review by Friday, but the question remains: what happens next?

Inside EPA's contract freeze

The Trump administration has put a freeze on contract spending at EPA, and we break down the potential impact on the companies serving the Environmental Protection Agency.

Federal IT must continue improvement according to CIO report

The federal IT community is still laden with cybersecurity, workforce and acquisition issues according to a new report from the Federal CIO and the General Services Administration.