Labor Department rule lets contractors shirk anti-discrimination policies with religious exemptions
The move will make it easier for companies that are organized around faith-based activities to evade certain civil rights laws and policies when making hiring decisions.
Delivery should be focus for Biden administration, 18F co-founder says
With government agencies spending billions each year to deliver services to agencies, improving delivery should be a Cabinet-level priority, says 18F co-founder Greg Godbout. What other advice does he have for the incoming Biden administration?
NDAA includes pilots for consumption-based solutions
The 2021 NDAA includes a pilot program based on the Section 809 panel recommendations that will allow DOD to buy tech solutions based on how much they use.
Northrop still in the IT game even with divestiture
Northrop Grumman's agreement to divest the IT services business doesn't mean the company is abandoning IT. In fact, Northrop and other large defense companies can't abandon IT by any stretch.
Pandemic speeds modernization across federal agencies
The necessary wave of IT adaptation because of the pandemic has shown many federal CIOs and agencies they can move quickly and efficiently to modernize their IT.
GSA makes progress on OASIS protests
The General Services Administration has made some progress toward resolving the handful of OASIS on-ramp protests it has faced.
Vertex faces second set of challenges over $485M Navy logistics contract
Vertex Aerospace has won a $485.3 million Navy logistics contract twice and is facing challenges from two disappointed bidders for a second time.
Army to rethink awards for $800M engineering contract
The Army is rethinking its decision to not include small businesses among the winners of its $800 million Total Engineering and Integration Services contract that went to three large incumbents.
Podcasts
PROJECT 38: COVID's permanent impact on GovCon and human capital
Government contracting is a people business even as technology and connectivity loom large. In this episode of Project 38, senior staff writer Ross Wilkers talks with Jon Barney of Odgers Berndson, and Sam Dinte of Dinte Executive Search about permanent changes COVID has brought to how GovCon firms recruit and develop their workforce.
DISA makes secure telework capabilities a top 2021 priority
Telework and cybersecurity tools top the Defense Information Systems Agency's priorities for 2021, including adding onto its cloud-based internet isolation browser solution as well as "gray networks" to enhance classified telework.
Opinion
A new administration brings new opportunities and new challenges
As the Biden Administration prepares to take office on Jan. 20, government contractors should be watching closely for changes that will impact their BD and capture efforts as new opportunities emerge, writes market watcher Stan Soloway.
Opinion
2020 trends beyond the pandemic that shaped the market
2020 will be remembered for the COVID 19 pandemic and the impact it had on our lives and how we conduct business but it is worth looking at several other trends that also shaped the market in 2020
House lawmakers push for veto-proof majority on defense bill
Lawmakers are counting on strong support to pass the 2021 defense authorization bill under threat of presidential veto, but concede that anything is possible.
iBiz captures FAA contract for transoceanic air traffic control development
IBiz will support research and development efforts by the Federal Aviation Administration develop the next generation of transoceanic air traffic control.
Navy readies $1.4B unmanned systems support opportunity
The Navy is getting closer to being ready to take bids for a $1.4 billion contract to support unmanned maritime systems for a variety of missions.
Microsoft to launch top secret cloud
Microsoft Azure is waiting on government accreditation for its new top secret regions.
Podcasts