Do OTAs need more regulation?
As the use of Other Transaction Authority contracts has grown, is it time to consider whether more oversight is needed?
How COVID-19 could prompt a public service renaissance
As we move into the COVID-19 recovery phase and beyond, we must prepare for future pandemics and apply lessons learned from the coronavirus and earlier crises, writes a senior Salesforce executive.
Opinion
How new initiatives might make federal sales easier
Selling to the federal government is hard but several new initiatives hold the promise of making these easier with simple, faster and less prescriptive guidelines.
Booz Allen wins $87M DISA contract for classified mobile
The Defense Department’s IT support agency awarded Booz Allen Hamilton the new contract for classified mobile enterprise services for more than 4,000 users.
Battelle proves unequal treatment in CDC competition
Battelle won its argument of unequal treatment and has won a second shot at a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention contract to support pandemic research.
The hidden risks of CARES Act reimbursements
With the government launching multiple programs to support businesses during the pandemic, companies need to understand all of the options and choose carefully.
Diana Gowen, long-time telecom exec, has died
Diana Gowen, called an industry titan by many in the GovCon market, has died and leaves a legacy of intelligence, integrity and kindness.
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