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PROJECT 38: 2020's hot GovCon stories
In the final episode of Project 38 for 2020, Editor Nick Wakeman gathered reporters from Washington Technology, FCW and Defense Systems to review their top stories of the year on topics ranging from the pandemic to JEDI to CMMC to the presidential transition.
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PROJECT 38: How Amentum's DynCorp acquisition will transform the company
In this episode of Project 38, Amentum CEO John Vollmer describes to Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers how the company navigated its first year and why its recent acquisition of DynCorp will transform the company further.
Raytheon, Airbus get second shot at huge satellite deal
Raytheon and Airbus will get a second chance at a large satellite and space data program now that the Space Development Agency has agreed to re-evaluate proposals.
Contractors win extension of COVID workforce-relief provision
As the House and Senate approved a stimulus bill and an omnibus appropriation for all of government, they also included an extension of a mechanism that allows contractors to be reimbursed for workers who can't work because of COVID pandemic.
Software factories are the new target for cyber attacks, Air Force official says
Will Roper, the Air Force's acquisition chief, said the massive cybersecurity breach that's plagued several federal government agencies creates "a new kind of target for our adversaries" that must be protected.
Opinion
One must-do for small business contractors in 2021
Come Jan. 21, there will be a new administration and that means shifting missions and priorities, so now is the time to start beefing up those client relationships.
Northrop objects to getting kicked off incumbent IRS contract
Northrop Grumman, a 22-year incumbent, is among three protesters who argue that they were unfairly evaluated for a series of Internal Revenue Service blanket purchase agreements for technical services to support tax season.
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PROJECT 38: Will the Biden administration drive more commercial tech into the market?
Megan Metzger of Dcode, the organization built to bring commercial technology firms into the federal market, and Editor Nick Wakeman talk about opportunities sparked by the incoming Biden administration. But many of those opportunities have more to do with a changing market than with politics.
IBM, Microsoft to prototype new supply of semiconductors
IBM and Microsoft will both prototype new ways to develop, manufacture and secure the military's supply chain for microelectronics.
Opinion
Corporate slogans tell us plenty about today's market
An analysis of the slogans from Washington Technology Top 100 companies tells us a lot about corporate priorities and how the market is changing and in some cases what resonates over time.
Pentagon auditors offer some detail on COVID reimbursements to contractors
The Defense Department's inspector general has released some detail on how the Pentagon has been reimbursing contractors for some paid leave during the pandemic but, only some.
Gunnison follows acquisition with quick win
Gunnison closed its first acquisition last month and the new addition quickly booked a $50 million contract award.
Court ruling caps stellar 2020 of contract wins for Leidos
With the U.S. Court of Federal Claims ruling in its favor, Leidos can put a bow on its 2020 of big contract wins with the $7.7 billion Navy NGEN award and six others north of $1 billion now official.
Opinion
Time to redefine the IT roadmap
Outdated legacy systems and the need to modernize will continue to drive IT spending as agencies struggle with outdated technologies that have been further exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Northrop's tech scouting led them to this AI startup
Like all defense companies, Northrop Grumman is on the hunt for technologies outside of its own industry that could be beneficial to themselves and their customers. Here's how that search led Northrop to invest some equity in a Philadelphia-based AI startup and how others can at least get on the radar.
Court denies Perspecta's NGEN protest
The Court of Federal Claims denies Perspecta's protest of the $7.7 billion Navy NGEN network services award that went to Leidos earlier this year.
IBM report highlights the power of data sharing
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the need for more robust data sharing among agencies and levels of government. A new report from IBM highlights the challenges, opportunities and power of greater data sharing.
GSA begins work on OASIS replacement
GSA plans a program of customer and industry events and interactions in the early part of 2021 to help shape its OASIS replacement strategy.
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