Lockheed Martin launches dedicated Energy business

Lockheed Martin has combined its energy products and technologies into a single commercial line of business called Lockheed Martin Energy.

Tetra Tech buys Indus in move to bolster smart water strategy

Tetra Tech has acquired Indus Corp. in a deal that adds data analytics and geospatial capabilities as well as contract vehicles to the company's portfolio.

Consolidation, modernization efforts bring security challenges

IT consolidation and modernization efforts are top of mind for government organizations, but these efforts often bring with them security challenges that need to be addressed.

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4 must-do's if you are bidding on Alliant 2

The RFPs for Alliant 2 will be out shortly, and there is no time like the present to get organized. Here are four things you must do before the final solicitation drops.

DISA releases RFP for $75M tactical data system modernization

The Defense Information Systems Administration issued its formal solicitation for a five-year, $75 million contract to modernize its Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System.

FirstNet on schedule to make $6.5B award in November

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) is aiming to be finished answering questions about its upcoming $6.5 billion network contract by next week, according to FCW.

Data centers and the value of getting close to your customers

Iron Mountain's plan to open a new data center in the Washington D.C. area is another sign of both how important cloud computing has become to the federal market and also how closeness to your customer can pay dividends.

Are you ready to share your code?

Federal CIO Tony Scott has released a draft policy aimed at sharing more of the custom code developed for the government in-house and by contractors as Open Source Software. Sound policy? That's what he wants to know.

Contract consolidation shifts the competitive landscape

As companies prepare for major recompetes of the GSA Alliant vehicles and DISA's Encore III contract, there are several changes at work in the market that bidders need to be aware of.

DHS opens cyber division in Silicon Valley office

The Homeland Security Department has selected Sean McAfee, deputy director of the National Cybersecurity Assessment and Technical Services, to lead a new cyber operations division of its new Silicon Valley office.

VA's $22.3B T4NG contract cleared for awards

Before VA could make awards under its $22.3 billion T4NG contract, it had to get through several bid protests.

Air Force plans set-aside IDIQ for IT service management

The Air Force is planning to award an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to a small business for IT service management services. The services will support the NORAD and U.S. Northern Command.

DISA including single service provider in upcoming mobility draft RFP

The Defense Information Systems Agency will incorporate a single service provider solution in its draft request for proposals due out this summer, according to FCW.

Federal market is good for Silicon Valley, just ask Nutanix

Nutanix is opening a new office in the Washington, D.C., area to serve federal customers, and its success in the market should be an example for others trying to make the jump east from Silicon Valley.

After long road, new start for $200M DHS support contract

After two rounds of protests, DHS has a draft RFP on the street as it tries for a fresh start for its $200 million field office support contract.

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Law enforcement modernization offers millions in opportunities

The 2017 Budget requests from DHS and Justice point to millions of dollars in opportunities around the cloud, open source and cyber.

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OMB IT Guidance: It's not too late

The Obama administration might be coming to a close, but it's never too late to lay the groundwork for a sound IT policy that can have a positive impact for years to come.

Military experts: 3D printing going to be big, but challenges loom

Like the Internet of Things, another emerging technology that is becoming increasingly disruptive in the government space today is Additive Manufacturing, known more simply by many as 3D printing.

Will the Apple-FBI dispute hurt attempts to lure innovative tech to the federal market?

The dispute between Apple and the FBI centers on the balance between national security and individual privacy, but will the fall out damage attempts to lure tech companies to the federal market?

ATF seeks enterprise records management system

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) needs to set up an enterprise-wide Electronic Records Management System that meets specific archiving regulations.