IBM's global tech pitch: go hybrid cloud
IBM's "Tomorrow Ready" strategy for governments puts an emphasis on the hybrid cloud and a heterogeneous IT environment and is coming out just in time to catch the eye of the incoming Biden administration.
Protests pile up against VA T4NG on-ramp decisions
The number of companies protesting the Veterans Affairs Department's on-ramp decisions for its $22.3 billion T4NG technology services vehicle is growing.
NOAA picks AT&T for $311M modernization task
NOAA has picked AT&T to bring future 5G capabilities and critical sensor bandwidth to the weather agency through a $311M Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions task order.
Leidos continues battle for HUD IT modernization contract
Leidos has been bested twice by Perspecta in the competition for an IT modernization contract at HUD but the battle isn't over yet.
Thrift Board taps Accenture for consolidated records contract
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board plans to roll out new features to plan participants, including electronic signatures.
VA reports smooth go-live from $16B electronic health record system
Veterans Affairs says that the first go-live of its massive electronic health record roll out with Cerner has exceeded agency expectations but there is still a long way to go.
Biden's GSA transition team brings deep agency ties
The six volunteers tasked with General Services Administration transition planning bring with them experience at GSA, the White House or both.
Lack of specifics wiped out Perspecta's student loan bid
Perspecta missed its shot at a position on a $1.7 billion Education Department contract vehicle because the agency said the bid lacked critical specifics.
Serco's CEO challenges peers to this 'intelligence test:' Hire a veteran apprentice
Serco Inc.'s Dave Dacquino is challenging his peers to participate in a Labor Department program that finds apprenticeships for people leaving the military. In his words, it's a "no brainer."
What's next for ASRC Federal after rebrand
ASRC Federal's last rebrand and new logo came out two decades ago so the company decided the time was right to do just that this year, a move the CEO tells us is not just about customers but current and future employees as well.
Public CEOs weigh in on budget landscape
There seems to be near-unanimous agreement among the leading public company CEOs that the overall government budget and defense spending specifically will be flat because of COVID-19 relief spending and a divided government. Here is a compilation of how these execs explained the market to their investors.
PSC, NoVA chamber name top contractors of 2020
Although there was no gala this year owing to COVID-19, there are still Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards to be handed out to this year.
Cyber, AI investments could grow for DOD
Investments in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence efforts may increase even with flat defense budgets, but a worsening pandemic could dampen those projections.
Amid market resilience, SOSi's CEO highlights two overhangs to consider
The government market has been resilient in the face of economic dysfunction brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, but two major headwinds need to be worked through in the eyes of SOS International's CEO.
Beyond the platform, Lockheed looks at networking and moving data
Lockheed Martin wants to build off its platform focus to bring 5G and other technologies to bear in a more network-focused defense strategy.
Does the GovCon industry need a different model for innovation?
Discussions about how the government should be more inviting to industry always bring up the acquisition models agencies use to buy goods and services. But some industry watchers also say the sector may need a different model as well to make innovation happen.
Army picks DataRobot for AI project
The Army has turned to a small artificial intelligence firm to explore the use of AI to resolve issues with financial data.
VA's T4NG on-ramp hit with fresh protest
For the second time, MicroHealth has objected to being eliminated from the competition for the Veterans Affairs Department's T4NG technology services contract vehicle on-ramp.
DHS unveils $10B small biz vehicle's draft solicitation
The Homeland Security Department has released the draft solicitation for FirstSource III, its $10 billion small business IT commodity contract vehicle. DHS also wants more industry feedback.
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