Small, mid-tier players drawn to strategic M&A activity
The $38.8 million acquisition of Danya by DLH shows that small and mid-tier players remain active acquirers in the federal market.
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DOD revamps source selection process
DOD's new source selection process redefines best value, tightens the use of LPTA and changes the definition of neutral past performance. Proposal expert Bob Lohfeld explains.
DHS by the numbers: Where the dollars are going
Speakers at our DHS Industry Day provided a breakdown of spending at the department including where the money is flowing and who it is flowing to.
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GSA VETS 2: Are there implications for Alliant 2?
GSA's VETS 2 solicitation follows the pattern set by OASIS and the draft RFP for Alliant 2 but with two notable differences. Are changes afoot for Alliant 2's final solicitation?
Better procurement, communication needed at DHS
Procurement transparency and dialogue were big themes at Washington Technology’s DHS Industry Day as department officials shared their thoughts on how DHS can become a better buyer and a better partner to industry.
Navy issues solicitation for 5-year, $993.5M wireless IDIQ
The Navy issued a solicitation for a five-year, $993.5 million indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract for nationwide wireless telecommunications services.
Marine Corps plans small biz industry day in N.C.
The Marine Corps is holding an industry day for small businesses June 22 in Jacksonville, N.C.
DARPA seeks plans for tackling malicious cyber campaigns
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is tackling malicious cyber campaigns through its Enhanced Attrition program.
New bill would discourage DOD from using LPTA procurements
A new bill, the Promoting Value-Based Defense Procurement Act, has been introduced that would discourage the Defense Department from using lowest price technically, acceptable evaluation criteria for IT acquisitions.
Two IT modernization bills could see movement in Congress
Two key IT modernization bills could move in Congress, despite the compressed legislative calendar and the politically charged election year.
WT Industry Day puts focus on DHS
We have a top-notch lineup for our DHS Industry Day on April 28 with the CIO and chief procurement officer giving briefings on contracting trends and opportunities.
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3 things to remember as category management gains ground
Category management and the gathering and analysis of procurement data will soon be common operating procedure for the government. immixGroup co-founder Steve Charles explores what it means and what you need to know.
Silicon Valley companies frustrated with lengthy federal procurement process
Despite the federal government’s push to work with them, Silicon Valley companies are frustrated about how long the contract process takes.
Industry cautious toward DHS cyber threat-sharing system
Despite facilitating machine-to-machine sharing of cyber threat indicators between the federal government and the private sector, the Automated Indicator Sharing system has not been a big hit with the private sector.
Has the Army outmaneuvered OMB with its $5B ADMC 3 contract?
The Army points the finger at NASA SEWP V and some now-resolved protests for why it has to go it alone in putting out its own vehicle for buying PCs and laptops.
7 things to know about CSRA
In an exclusive WT Insider event, senior leaders from CSRA shared their insights on the merger, the market and their strategy going forward. Where do they see the future of government IT?
Govini Scorecard shows half of agencies increased 2015 spending
While overall agency spending fell by 2 percent in fiscal 2015, half of all federal agencies increased spending, according to a Govini report.
VA looks for more data analytic support
The Veterans Affairs Department plans to tap into more data analytics after successes in several of its pilot programs.
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