CACI records another big win at Defense Threat Reduction Agency

CACI International extends its streak with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency by winning a $1.4 billion task order that will builds on the 14 years CACI has supported the DTRA's mission.

Senate bill gives contractors, others 24 hours to disclosure breaches

A bipartisan bill introduced by the leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee sets up a 24-hour deadline for infrastructure operators, federal contractors and federal agencies to report confirmed cybersecurity breaches and ransomware attacks.

'Democratizing data' and the promise of JADC2

Lt. Gen. S. Clinton Hinote, the deputy chief of staff for strategy, integration and requirements for the Air Force, said the global shift to make data readily available could have a profound impact on military operations.

Opinion

Creating a new strategy for today’s software supply chain security

Today's cyber threats require a new way of addressing threats to the supply and that includes laying a foundation for how you'll address new threats that emerge in the future.

PROJECT 38: Raytheon's mega-integration of tech, people & processes

Raytheon Technologies has only just begun its second year since the megamerger to create the No. 2 company on this year’s Top 100 rankings. This episode of Project 38 sees Roy Azevedo, president of the Raytheon Intelligence and Space segment, take our Ross Wilkers inside the mega-integration at the operational level.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.