Contracts

OMB prioritizes CX in budget planning

The inclusion of customer experience and service delivery priorities in budget preparation guidance from OMB will likely get the attention of agencies as they prepare their budget requests for the next fiscal year, experts told FCW.

Contracts

MDA picks small business for $266M cyber contract

The Missile Defense Agency sought a contractor to help better secure weapons systems.

Opinion

Protests expose twists and turns as DHS tries to buy IT support

The Homeland Security Department abandoned one vehicle after losing a protest, but faces more challenges after moving to another agency's contract.

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DHS looks to cyber self-assessments over CMMC model

DHS is considering how it might use self-assessments for vendors to measure their cyber hygiene—an approach that would set it apart from the Defense Department’s plans for third-party assessments.

Contracts

System High wins $150M MDA info security contract

The Missile Defense Agency sought a contractor to help review protected information on the U.S.' missile defense system.

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NASA chooses business consultancy for $292M STEM support contract

The space agency sought a contractor to help carry out programs and develop content for education efforts.

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New NASA IT contract may consolidate 10 programs

Large and small business incumbents will all feel the impact of how NASA plans to structure its Consolidated Applications and Platform Services acquisition.

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Hopes dashed for those eliminated from $2.6B DHS competition

Each protestor likely raised different arguments regarding the medical services contract, but one ruling is in.

Contracts

SAIC snags $160M contract to support Navy networks

The Virginia-based company will provide an assortment of IT services to the U.S. Navy.

Companies

Gunnison credits win as helped by acquisition

This Library of Congress contract is the first Gunnison pursued with its Centerpoint acquisition in the fold.

Contracts

NGA meeting resistance from dismissed bidders

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is designating the proposals that are non-compliant for a $947 million professional services contract, which has led to pre-award protests.

Opinion

4 keys to client engagement in a post-COVID world

As COVID-19 restrictions disappear, business development and client engagement require a new level of listening, creativity, agility and courage.

Contracts

Small business wins $292M aircraft tech integration contract

The Navy sought help in analyzing, configuring and managing the data used by its integrated product teams.

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Air Force chooses 5 for $4.8B intelligence support contract

The vehicle known as NOVASTAR focuses on analyzing foreign weapon systems both current and future.

Contracts

Engine deals reveal US wants to maintain three warplane makers

But the multibillion-dollar deals raise questions about just how far along the Next Generation Air Dominance program is.

Companies

SAIC lands $319M Kessel Run program to improve Air Force C2 systems

The Falconer Air Operations Center Weapon System Sustainment contract lets SAIC leverage its cloud and command-and-control expertise and expand its footprint with the Air Force.

Contracts

OMB memo places zero trust at the top of civilian agency priorities

The memorandum sets up budget expectations for previously established cyber goals.

Contracts

Enterprise IT takes center stage at next WT Power Breakfast

We are jumping into where the concept of enterprise IT at government agencies is at today and where it is going at our Aug. 26 WT Power Breakfast.

Contracts

NIST to Release New Playbook for AI Best Practices

Researchers will stress a socio-technical approach—which examines the human impact on technology—to mitigate biases in artificial intelligence systems.

Contracts

GSA sketches out timeline for Alliant 3's first glimpse

The General Services Administration's updates for industry include timing for Alliant 3 and a higher ceiling for the current IT solutions contract.