With CMMC rolling out, this list of seven programs could touch 700 companies
The Defense Department has released seven contracts that it expects to be the first to include CMMC Level 3 requirements before they can be awarded.
DHS financial management support buy runs into a protest snag
The Homeland Security Department wants to modernize the systems supporting its chief financial officer but the $1 billion pact it awarded to seven companies has run into a protest by a disappointed bidder.
Small HR firm takes $110M Commerce managed services pact
It took years of preparation, but Golden Key Group can tout its win of $110 million Commerce Department human resource services contract that is a takeaway from a larger incumbent.
Coronavirus relief for contractors gets proposed extension
The latest coronavirus relief bill includes an extension of Section 3610 of the CARES Act that allows contractors to get reimbursed for paid leave for certain workers who can't access government facilities.
Podcasts
PROJECT 38: How the Biden administration can accelerate digital services
Many people see little change from the Trump administration to the Biden administration as far as tech priorities are concerned. But in this conversation with Editor Nick Wakeman, 18F co-founder Greg Godbout describes what he sees as an opportunity to accelerate the evolution toward a digital transformation of government.
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