NASA releases $1.5B AEGIS IT contract's solicitation

NASA has released the final solicitation for its $1.5 billion AEGIS IT services and solutions contract that it will use to continue consolidating and centralizing IT support.

Inside Octo's phase '3.0' with Arlington Capital's backing

Octo got an endorsement of its strategy and place in the government market when it got backing from Arlington Capital Partners. The second year of that investment means Octo is now in what it calls "Octo 3.0."

NASA pushes efforts to transform procurement & operations

Contractors should be tracking NASA's transformation efforts as procurement processes are driving many of the agency's initiatives to bring on new technologies and new ways of doing business.

Focus brings success to Data Intelligence, this year's Fast 50 leader

Data Intelligence captures the No. 1 spot on the 2020 Washington Technology Fast 50 by keeping its attention on what it does best -- data engineering and analytics.

SAIC wins major role in Air Force multi-domain command and control system

Science Applications International Corp. takes an $878 million contract to build solutions for a developing Air Force command-and-control to collect and transmit data across any platform and any domain.

Round 4: Air Force adds 15 to battle management program

The Air Force has made its fourth round of awards on a contract for technology development work relating to a new battle management system.

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: SAIC CEO on how focus drives the company's success

Nazzic Keene has led Science Applications International Corp. for just over one year. Listen to this podcast conversation with Editor-in-Chief Nick Wakeman on how Keene's priorities continue to drive the company forward, plus how COVID-19 is complicating everything.

Fiscal 2021: The new normal and beyond

The market is being permanently changed by the Covid-19 pandemic and here's how what these new fundamentals mean to you and your company as you plan for 2021.

Trump expands ban on bias training to GovCon companies

The Trump administration has issued an executive order expanding its ban on training it deems as anti-American by adding restrictions on racial and sexual bias training government contractors provide to their employees.

House passes stopgap funding bill with welcome news for contractors

With merely a week to go, the House passes a continuing resolution to keep the government funded through Dec. 11 and extend a provision contractors see as helping them get through the pandemic.

AT&T, Air Force move ahead on 5G testing at three bases

AT&T and the Air Force are expanding an OTA to bring 5G and other new "networking-as-a-service" capabilities to three bases, bringing many of the same services AT&T offers in the commercial market.

Introducing the 2020 Fast 50

The annual Washington Technology Fast 50 is a showcase for the government market's fastest-growing small businesses. Explore our rankings to learn more about these companies.

Yes indeed: Beta.Sam.Gov continues to disappoint

Beta.Sam.Gov continues to showcase its shortcomings and likely won't get any better than what it is now.

Core Technologies takes $482M EIS task order

Core Technologies has won a $482 million EIS task order with the Interior Department to provide telephony and conferencing services.

We dive into NASA at Friday's WT Power Breakfast

NASA is one of the largest and most active IT buyers in the federal market and our next WT Power Breakfast takes a deep dive into the trends and initiatives driving opportunities at the space agency.

DOD floats idea to build its own 5G network

The Defense Department issued a request for information looking for ideas on implementing dynamic spectrum sharing to support 5G development and deployment for military and commercial users.

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: How the Top 100's telecom giants keep us connected during the pandemic

In this Project 38 episode, Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers talks with top public sector executives from the 2020 Washington Technology Top 100’s three highest-ranked telecommunications firms on their work to keep government agencies and people connected during the coronavirus pandemic.

SAIC takes $753M Army National Guard intell contract

Science Applications International Corp. has won a $752.7 million contract for intelligence services and support for the Army National Guard but more details remain scant.

Booz Allen objects to lost Air Force transformation contract

Booz Allen Hamilton is arguing that Air Force erred when it awarded a $57.8 million contract to KPMG.

IG says GSA made small biz mistakes

Large businesses were misidentified as small businesses in General Services Administration's procurement data system, according to the agency's watchdog.