Opinion

Churchill's message for changing times

Winston Churchill lead the U.K. through the challenges of World War II and his message about change resonates in today's COVID-19 world.

Opinion

How the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the evolution of telework

When governments at all levels suddenly faced the need to work from a distance, they had to quickly overcome a decade of resistance. In part 3 of his commentary, IBM's John Kamensky explores the roots of telework and how it has changed so quickly.

How LMI has navigated a leadership change and COVID-19 challenges

Three days before COVID-19 became a national emergency, LMI announced its CEO would depart and that a search for the next leader began. Here's how acting CEO Brian Fitzpatrick has kept the focus on employees and customers.

Protests pile up against $950M Special Ops contract awards

Eight companies have filed protests after their bids fell short in the competition for a $950 million professional services contract with the Special Operations Command.

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: PSC's David Berteau on COVID challenges and the path forward

David Berteau sees the myriad ways the coronavirus pandemic from his perch as President and CEO of the Professional Services Council. In this episode of the Project 38 podcast, Berteau shares his thoughts on the health of the market and where it could go from here.

Zielinski departure triggers leadership changes at GSA

As Bill Zielinski prepares to leave GSA to be Dallas CIO, his departure has set up a series of leadership changes at GSA.

ManTech objects to how DHS wants to correct mistake

ManTech International has filed a fresh protest involving a $93 million Homeland Security contract and says the agency's plan to correct prior mistakes was inadequate.

ManTech stands up FEDSIM center, hires new execs

ManTech International has created a new center of excellence and brought in new two executives to steer pursuits of large opportunities coming out of the GSA FEDSIM acquisition hub.

Best value question at heart of Leidos-DynCorp dispute

What best value is can depend on the eye of the beholder as shown in this fight between Leidos and DynCorp International for a $500 million helicopter support contract.

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: Global IT issues hit the federal landscape

How do the COVID-19 disruptions in global IT supply chains impact the federal government and the leading systems integrators? We take an “outside-in” approach to finding some answers in this episode with Michael Hong and Jeff Sorensen of Kearney’s public sector practice.

What if COVID-19 teaches us nothing?

Every crisis is supposed to be a great teachable moment and COVID-19 has exposed cracks in multiple areas that need to be addressed. But what if we don't change?

Podcasts

Reporters' Roundtable: COVID-19's impact on work, business and policy

In this episode of the Project 38 podcast, three reporters from Washington Technology and our sibling publication FCW.com share insights on how the COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on business, policy and work in the government market.

Verizon continues to push against DISA's LPTA stance

Verizon has made more filings in its protest against how the Defense Information Systems Agency is sticking with LPTA to award task orders under the EIS telecommunications vehicle.

COVID-19 drives new focus on IT modernization

COVID-19 has been an unexpected stress test for government systems and will bring more clarity to IT modernization efforts.

NRO rethinking classified research contract

After a pair of protests, the National Reconnaissance Office is rethinking some portions of a classified research broad agency announcement.

NIH vehicles can handle 8(a) STARS task orders

The National Institutes of Health's governmentwide contracts can pick up the the extra task orders because of GSA's STARS II early cut off.

Opinion

Contractors face contradictions among COVID-19 guidance

Contradictions in provisions of the CARES Act and existing laws and regulations has created a conundrum for contractors trying to stay in compliance.

COVID-19 delays needed CMMC rule change

Social distancing requirements have delayed the public hearing needed for a rule change to enforce new cybersecurity standards for contractors.

Opinion

How is the private sector pivoting to 'distance work?'

In part 2 of his series on the future of work, IBM's John Kamensky shares early lessons from the dramatic shift from the office to home.

GSA declares lesson learned with Beta.Sam.Gov, but you should still be skeptical

The General Services Administration says it has learned important lessons from the transition to the new Beta.Sam.Gov. But we say it took too long to acknowledge any problems and that creates a credibility problem.