Companies
Peraton wins air traffic control system overhaul contract
The Transportation Department is pushing hard for the new system to go online in 2028, with a price tag for modernization that could reach $31.5 billion.
Contracts
DISA releases first draft of comms equipment recompete
The Defense Information Systems Agency uses the contract to acquire “dynamically scalable communications capability.”
Companies
Parsons awaits 'imminent' award of air traffic control overhaul contract
Parsons and Peraton are in a head-to-head showdown for the Brand New Air Traffic Control System, a contract worth billions. In talking with Wall Street, CEO Carey Smith highlights how the effort is funded by the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Contracts
State gets moving on more awards for $10B enterprise IT contract
The department makes selections for Evolve's network and telecommunication services category, plus the cloud and data center services portion.
Contracts
Peraton loses GAO protest over $1.5B STRATCOM IT contract
Challenges to the evaluation and an allegation of an organizational conflict of interest fell short; GDIT cleared to move forward with the work.
Companies
Peraton hires SAIC, CACI vet as chief growth officer
Ravi Dankanikote will lead Peraton's enterprise growth strategy that includes its business development efforts and building of customer relationships.
Contracts
Peraton questions loss of $1.5B Strategic Command program
The company is alleging a conflict-of-interest and raising concerns about how its proposal was evaluated.
Companies
GSA expands review of ‘consulting’ contracts to 9 more companies
Like with a first group of 10, the General Services Administration is asking for detailed breakdowns of contracts these firms hold as the government pushes for cost savings and efficiencies.
Contracts
IRS chooses 6 for $181M system testing support pact
Awardees will work with the agency to help carry out a “Final Integration Test,” which is intended to be all-encompassing and the last check before tax filing season begins.
Companies
Industry layoffs mount as cancelled contracts and DOGE efforts take hold
Just shy of 2,500 workers in Maryland and Virginia are poised to lose their jobs as 13 companies issue mass layoff notice.
Companies
A baker's dozen corporate leadership moves to note as spring arrives
This new listing of key hires and promotions across the government market also coincides with the ending of 2025's first quarter.
Opinion
2024’s unfinished business that carries over to 2025
These stories started in 2024, but are not even close to the finish line.
Contracts
DOD adds 13 to $48B tech research vehicle
The Defense Department now has 41 companies involved in this program focused on the preservation and sharing of information and knowledge related to military technology.
Opinion
How Stu Shea led Peraton away from being 'misfits'
Peraton's outgoing CEO leaves behind a long track record of transformation, growth and strategic acquisitions.
Companies
Peraton hires Schorer as CEO
Steve Schorer will succeed Stu Shea, who led the company for seven years including back-to-back acquisitions that tripled the size of the firm.
Contracts
Peraton ends protest of $1B DOD enterprise IT contract
The move potentially allows Deloitte to begin work on the Defense Manpower Data Center contract award.
Companies
Peraton loses protest over Booz Allen's Army Research Lab contract
The Government Accountability Office rules against allegations that Booz Allen Hamilton's previous False Claims Act settlement should have meant disqualification from the competition.
Companies
3 CFO hires and more leadership moves across the market
Appointments focused on overall corporate strategy and leadership over a civilian portfolio also feature.
Contracts
Peraton protest dismissed as premature
Peraton must now must wait for the Army to complete an investigation of an alleged organizational conflict-of-interest at the company, which is bidding an INSCOM task order.
Contracts