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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Leonardo DRS wins $105M Army mounted computer contract
Leonardo DRS has won a $105 million contract to provide mounted computer systems to the Army.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Podcasts
PROJECT 38: Inside Leidos' culture of change
On the cusp of his retirement, Leidos Chief Financial Officer James Reagan speaks with Editor Nick Wakeman about how the No. 1 company on the 20201 Top 100 embraces change as a critical part of its cultural and success.
SAIC's deal for Unisys Federal pays dividends for growth
Leaping to No. 5 on the 2021 Top 100, Science Applications International Corp. leaned on Unisys Federal to achieve growth growth and two other recent deals set the stage for more opportunities ahead.
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