Washington Technology

CIO-SP4 amendments clear out most early protests, extend due date

Several amendments to the $50 billion CIO-SP4 solicitation have helped clear the bulk of early protests and the proposal submission deadline is now Aug. 4. But other changes are likely as requirements on teaming agreements and other items are tightening.

By Nick Wakeman
July 20, 2021

The risks of pushing for procurement equity

A White House plan to steer $100 billion towards small disadvantaged businesses could prove transformative for historically underserved communities nationwide -- but only with proper regulation.

By Chris Riotta
July 19, 2021

Opinion

JEDI cancellation offers multiple benefits for DOD, industry

The cancellation of the JEDI cloud contract was not fully unexpected but continuing delays and rapidly advancing technologies made a single cloud approach problematic.

By Willie Hicks
July 19, 2021

TOP 100: IBM makes big move toward transformation

IBM plans to split later this year in a transformation that the No. 33 Top 100 company sees as letting it focus on driving forward a hybrid cloud vision.

By Nick Wakeman
July 16, 2021

OMB provides key guidance for TMF proposals amid surge in submissions

Deputy Federal CIO Maria Roat details what makes for a winning Technology Modernization Fund proposal as agencies continue to submit major IT projects for potential funding.

By Chris Riotta
July 16, 2021

REMINDER: Fast 50 nominations due Aug. 6

We've opened the nomination process for the 2021 Washington Technology Fast 50, where we will rank the fastest growing small businesses in the market. The deadline is Aug. 6 but don't delay.

By Nick Wakeman
July 16, 2021

SAIC pushes back on lost $2.5B NASA IT contract

Science Applications International Corp. isn't taking the loss of a $2.5 billion NASA IT and communications infrastructure contract lightly and is protesting the award of that work to Leidos.

By Nick Wakeman
July 15, 2021

Opinion

Among CMMC's great unknowns, a necessary paradigm shift looms large

Questions loom about the ongoing implementation of DOD's CMMC implementation but real success will require a cyber ethos that permeates your company.

By Michael Cardaci
July 15, 2021

Leonardo DRS wins $105M Army mounted computer contract

Leonardo DRS has won a $105 million contract to provide mounted computer systems to the Army.

By Washington Technology staff
July 14, 2021

NCI protects its turf with CMS win

NCI has protected a decades-long relationship with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by winning a professional services contract for appeals management support.

By Nick Wakeman
July 13, 2021

What the New York Times misses about DOD's meetings with Amazon

A New York Times article indicates it's scandalous that Defense Department officials met with commercial technology executives. But more of those meetings are needed and not less.

By Nick Wakeman
July 13, 2021

One agency had a perfect score in PSC's annual report card

The Professional Services Council's annual report on procurement forecasts at 69 agencies found one perfect score and the need for improvement from just about everyone else.

By Ross Wilkers
July 13, 2021

Inside the 2021 Washington Technology Top 100

Here is our latest coverage and analysis of companies on the 2021 Washington Technology Top 100 and what makes these the most successful companies competing in the government sector.

By Nick Wakeman
July 12, 2021

CACI's big NGA win adds fuel to strong year of growth

CACI International holds the No. 12 spot on the Top 100 after booking a record $11.6 billion last year with $6.5 billion in new work, including its biggest win to date, a $1.5 billion deal with the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency.

By Stephanie Kanowitz
July 12, 2021

Last call for 2021 innovation nominations

July 15 is the deadline for Rising Star, Public Sector Innovation and Industry Innovator nominations. Don't wait to submit your application.

By Troy K. Schneider
July 12, 2021

Pentagon eases COVID restrictions, allows 90% occupancy

The Pentagon is one step closer to returning to “normal” as it moved last Friday to allow up to 90% of personnel in the office. Social distancing and face covering requirements remain in place.

By Lauren C. Williams
July 12, 2021

Northrop, NASA finalize $935M moon orbiter contract

Northrop Grumman will continue development of a space station to circle the moon and support landings, as well as provide the infrastructure for deep space science.

By Nick Wakeman
July 12, 2021

Pre-award protests bring some trouble to CIO-SP4

The highly-anticipated solicitation for the potential $50 billion governmentwide CIO-SP4 IT services contract hits a snag with six pre-award protests and one common thread between them.

By Ross Wilkers
July 9, 2021

Maximus' deals set the stage for more growth

Maximus has steadily climbed the Top 100 by making blockbuster acquisitions. For 2021 alone, it has two major deals and a new federal leader that have the firm poised for more growth.

By Nick Wakeman
July 9, 2021

Top 100 execs share insights on key tech trends

Customers want to move faster and Top 100 companies are investing in ways to bring leading-edge technologies to the market that can address the need for speed, plus enhance security and capabilities.

By Stephanie Kanowitz
July 8, 2021

Several amendments to the $50 billion CIO-SP4 solicitation have helped clear the bulk of early protests and the proposal submission deadline is now Aug. 4. But other changes are likely as requirements on teaming agreements and other items are tightening.

A White House plan to steer $100 billion towards small disadvantaged businesses could prove transformative for historically underserved communities nationwide -- but only with proper regulation.

The cancellation of the JEDI cloud contract was not fully unexpected but continuing delays and rapidly advancing technologies made a single cloud approach problematic.

IBM plans to split later this year in a transformation that the No. 33 Top 100 company sees as letting it focus on driving forward a hybrid cloud vision.

Deputy Federal CIO Maria Roat details what makes for a winning Technology Modernization Fund proposal as agencies continue to submit major IT projects for potential funding.

We've opened the nomination process for the 2021 Washington Technology Fast 50, where we will rank the fastest growing small businesses in the market. The deadline is Aug. 6 but don't delay.

Science Applications International Corp. isn't taking the loss of a $2.5 billion NASA IT and communications infrastructure contract lightly and is protesting the award of that work to Leidos.

Questions loom about the ongoing implementation of DOD's CMMC implementation but real success will require a cyber ethos that permeates your company.

Leonardo DRS has won a $105 million contract to provide mounted computer systems to the Army.

NCI has protected a decades-long relationship with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by winning a professional services contract for appeals management support.

A New York Times article indicates it's scandalous that Defense Department officials met with commercial technology executives. But more of those meetings are needed and not less.

The Professional Services Council's annual report on procurement forecasts at 69 agencies found one perfect score and the need for improvement from just about everyone else.

Here is our latest coverage and analysis of companies on the 2021 Washington Technology Top 100 and what makes these the most successful companies competing in the government sector.

CACI International holds the No. 12 spot on the Top 100 after booking a record $11.6 billion last year with $6.5 billion in new work, including its biggest win to date, a $1.5 billion deal with the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency.

July 15 is the deadline for Rising Star, Public Sector Innovation and Industry Innovator nominations. Don't wait to submit your application.

The Pentagon is one step closer to returning to &ldquo;normal&rdquo; as it moved last Friday to allow up to 90% of personnel in the office. Social distancing and face covering requirements remain in place.

Northrop Grumman will continue development of a space station to circle the moon and support landings, as well as provide the infrastructure for deep space science.

The highly-anticipated solicitation for the potential $50 billion governmentwide CIO-SP4 IT services contract hits a snag with six pre-award protests and one common thread between them.

Maximus has steadily climbed the Top 100 by making blockbuster acquisitions. For 2021 alone, it has two major deals and a new federal leader that have the firm poised for more growth.

Customers want to move faster and Top 100 companies are investing in ways to bring leading-edge technologies to the market that can address the need for speed, plus enhance security and capabilities.

The Pentagon is one step closer to returning to “normal” as it moved last Friday to allow up to 90% of personnel in the office. Social distancing and face covering requirements remain in place.