Contracts
Booz Allen dinged for management plan in lost $2.5B NSA contract
The National Security Agency liked CACI International's bid for the FocusedFox cyber and intelligence contract for more reasons than just price.
Contracts
CACI can now book its $2.4B NSA win
With the last remaining protest denied, CACI can move ahead on this intelligence and cybersecurity contract called FocusedFox that is now in the win column.
Opinion
CEO retirements signal growing market maturity
A grouping of recent CEO retirements came with no drama and are a sign of stability in the market. Just don't think of it as boring.
Contracts
Leidos, Booz Allen keep pushing for $1.3B cloud contract
The Treasury Department's TCloud blanket purchase agreement was won by SAIC, but the two challengers claim the evaluation was improper.
Podcasts
WT 360's Info Session unpacks the government's two biggest health tech efforts
Adam Mazmanian of FCW and Edward Graham of Nextgov jump in for a review and look-ahead of two ongoing massive electronic health record integrations at the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments, the latter of which is the subject of intense scrutiny.
Contracts
Labor rates sunk Leidos' bid for $2.4B NSA contract
A decision on Booz Allen Hamilton's protest is still pending, but the Government Accountability Office's ruling on Leidos' protest gives a first peek inside the National Security Agency's evaluation.
Companies
Leidos' Krone credits people for the company's growth
In his last interview before retirement, Roger Krone reflects on the company's early struggles and what "put the bounce back in our step."
Companies
Where Leidos sees, and does not see, the stagnation loosening
As Leidos' retiring CEO told investors: government acquisition teams appear to be gaining traction on their to-do list, even if some of the reasons why are concerning to the market.
Contracts
NGA awards $900M mission support contract
We know all the names of the 13 awardees, but given the classified nature of the work there is little publicly available.
Contracts
DHA preps electronic health record follow-on contract
The Defense Health Agency has started to work on creating a new sustainment contract for the military's EHR that a team of Leidos, Cerner, Accenture and Henry Schein won in 2015.
Opinion
Leidos' retiring CEO explains his decision
In talking to investors about why his time is now, Roger Krone also cites what boards of directors have to do as part of the succession planning process.
Contracts
SAIC faces challenges to $1.3B Treasury cloud win
Two disappointed bidders are protesting the award that consolidates all of the Treasury Department's cloud buying activities.
Companies
Leidos' incoming CEO brings defense, international background
Leidos' strategy has included a significant hardware and international component, which Thomas Bell brings his own experience to given his career at Boeing and Rolls-Royce.
Companies
Retiring Leidos CEO's legacy is defined by not sitting still
Roger Krone's nine years at the helm of Leidos were marked by not just building a diverse portfolio, but also creating a culture that values change and adaptability.
Contracts
NSA again chooses CACI for $2.4B award and protestors return
The National Security Agency has now twice chosen CACI International for the network analysis contract and is now facing a second round of protests.
Companies
A potential shutdown isn't the only worry for GovCon companies
In an earnings call with investors, Leidos' chief executive highlights the debt ceiling situation and the lack of contracting personnel as critical challenges faced by industry and agencies.
Opinion
Workforce issues stay top of mind for GovCon execs
No matter the size of their business, government contractors see people and workforce issues as among the most pressing they face.
Companies
Technology chief promotions, hires permeate across the market
Three companies announced a series of chief technology officer appointments within a week and those are summarized here.
Companies
Leidos secures $1.5B in Social Security IT work
The protest window has lifted on this pair of awards for systems and infrastructure modernization work at the Social Security Administration.
Opinion