Contracts

VA extends medical disability exam contracts worth $13B

Four incumbents keep their spots on the vehicle that exceeded its $6.8 billion ceiling as PACT Act claims drives a surge in veteran claims.

Contracts

CMS pulls the plug on $6.6B call center recompete

The incumbent Maximus filed a lawsuit after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services put a labor harmony agreement into the solicitation, but CMS has essentially ended the argument.

Companies

Maximus' big watch item for 2025 is Trump 2.0

In talking with investors, Maximus CEO Bruce Caswell points to those being appointed to key positions in the second Trump administration as one big factor for the company and industry heading into 2025.

Contracts

Maximus files lawsuit over $6.6B call center recompete

The company is reiterating its claim that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is going to far with its inclusion of a labor harmony agreement in the solicitation.

Contracts

HHS' equitable care agency awards 2 vehicles, $750M combined ceiling

The Health Resources and Services Administration chooses 10 firms for a evaluation support contract and 14 on a second pact directly tied to the U.S.' organ transplant network.

Companies

Maximus weighs next steps after CMS bid protest decision

The company could take its fight over the $6.6 billion Contact Center Operations contract to the courts.

Contracts

Maximus wins partial victory in $6.6B CMS battle but several issues remain

The majority of Maximus' protest involving the Contact Center Operations contract was denied, but the Government Accountability Office does say parts of the solicitation's harmony agreement clause were ambiguous.

Companies

Private equity, growth and tech leadership moves across the market

Plus a key supplier of nuclear fuel and components to the Navy makes a promotion within its government group.

Contracts

IRS chooses 6 for $300M consulting pact

This blanket purchase agreement points to the management and operational aspects of the IRS' larger modernization push.

Opinion

The troubling implications of the Biden administration's involvement in a single federal contract

The insertion of a labor harmony agreement into the Medicare Contact Center Operations recompete sets a dangerous precedent for federal contracts, writes attorney Daniel Abrahams.

Contracts

ManTech, GovCIO renew protests over $171M TSA award

The Transportation Security Agency chose Maximus to support various IT systems for a second time, but the protesters continue to claim TSA's decision has flaws.

Companies

Maximus previews a pair of big recompete tests

One rebid is just around the corner and the second isn't far behind as CEO Bruce Caswell updates investors on challenges and opportunities ahead.

Companies

Maximus adds former Leidos exec to C-suite

Derrick Pledger will lead technology modernization and enterprise IT strategies in a newly-created role at Maximus.

Companies

Maximus' federal unit stands up new growth leadership team

This is the company's newest move as part of its evolution into being more of a technology integrator.

Companies

Education withholds payments from student loan servicers

The department says Maximus' Aidvantage subsidiary, EdFinancial and Nelnet are not sending timely and accurate statements to borrowers.

Companies

Maximus creates venture group to search for innovation

Company leaders tell investors the fund will make "small bets" on promising startups and pilot projects to test their technologies for usage in health and human services.

Companies

Maximus divests some international businesses

The transaction shifts about 250 people and $30 million in revenue from employment services to a new home.

Opinion

TSA backtracks on $93M award to Deloitte after protests

Three unlikely competitors pursued this blanket purchase agreement to help the Transportation Security Agency run its security operations center.

Companies

Maximus recruits new general counsel

Formerly of GE Aerospace, John Martinez brings a deep defense and intelligence community background to Maximus.

Contracts

Maximus backs away from Postal Service protest

The company withdraws its challenge over the $175 million award to build a health benefits system for the U.S. Postal Service.