599 firms named to $10B small-business contract

GSA named 599 companies as winners on its huge STARS II contract for IT services.

How SAVA grabbed the top spot on the 2011 Fast 50

After David Poirier became general manager of SAVA Workforce Solutions in 2008, annual revenues and employee numbers began to increase almost immediately. Today it ranks at the top of the 2011 Fast 50.

Ineligible contractors getting $500M a year from VA, OIG says

Recent federal audits found some serious deficiencies in contracting at the Veterans Affairs Department, including the procurement practices that let ineligible contractors win work.

Fast 50 winners have cause for celebration, concern

The annual Fast 50 rankings give small businesses plenty to celebrate, but even the best performers see challenges ahead.

SE Solutions acquires emergency response IT provider

Strategic Enterprise Solutions Inc. has completed its acquisition of Evolution Technologies Inc., which specializes in emergency and disaster process, systems support and electronic information exchange.

S4 hires former GDIT director to run DOD programs

S4 Inc. has hired A former General Dynamics senior director to provide strategic direction for contracts that support North American Aerospace Defense Command and the U.S. Northern Command.

CSC wraps up purchase of Australian health care IT firm

Computer Sciences Corp. has strengthened its health care integration and services portfolio, having just completed its acquisition of iSOFT Group Ltd., an Australian provider of advanced health care IT solutions.

Fast 50 correction

Data entry error leads to mistake in 2011 Washington Technology Fast 50.

With an eye on OCI, L-3 breaks up government units

L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. will spin off several of its government services businesses to create a publicly traded company named Engility, the company announced today.

Military service drives Halfaker's success

Company of vets continue their service to their country as contractors.

About the Fast 50

We explain the methodology behind the creation of the 2011 Washington Technology Fast 50.

TeraThink's small start leads to big success

The company, based in Reston, Va., prepares for growth through investments in people and infrastructure.

Lessons from the game of life

What do the Fast 50, a 30th high school reunion and a card game have in common?

Insignia's situational awareness feeds success

Insignia Technology Services finds success by believing in the customer's mission.

Passion, dedication drive GCS rise in the market

Government Contract Solutions' success is reflected in a growing number of contract wins.

Edaptive Systems' game plan for pays off — big time

Company puts focus on critical functions to win over government customers.

Integrity's growth path takes planning

Despite Integrity's rapid growth, the company continues to look ahead to where the market is going.

Fast 50 profiles

Insights into the strategies of some of the fastest growing companies in the government market.

Do you use the right data to manage your business?

Michael Tinsley of NeoSystems offers a checklist for analyzing your operations in order to understand where you are growing and where you aren't.

$1B purchase of L-1 instigates a name change

French aerospace company Safran SA has finalized its acquisition of the remains of L-1 Identity Solutions Inc. for a total cash amount of $1.1 billion.