Sotera Defense Solutions buys IC cybersecurity firm

Sotera Defense Solutions, a provider of technology-based systems and services for national security agencies, has acquired Software Process Technologies Inc.

Senators push reforms for small-business contracting

Tougher fraud penalties and an extension for HUBzone businesses among the proposals.

Salesforce grows with cloud help-desk acquisition

Salesforce.com has acquired Assistly, an instant customer service help desk built for the cloud, for approximately $50 million in cash.

13 banks commit $20B to small business lending

Top U.S. banks say they will lend $20 billion to small businesses over the next three years.

SBA adds vets, women to mentor-protégé program

The Small Business Administration wants more firms participating in its mentor-protégé program beyond 8(a) companies.

Obama wants small businesses paid in 15 days

The faster payments will give small businesses more confidence in cash flow, officials say.

CSC acquisition expands its apps testing services

Computer Sciences Corp. has expanded its application testing services with the acquisition of AppLabs Technologies.

Where will we find the next legendary CEO?

With the pace of mergers and acquisitions and the appetite of private equity groups, is it still possible for a CEO to become a legend?

Avineon adds marketing, planning pro to lead fed biz operations

Government contractor Avineon Inc. has hired James Smith as senior vice president for federal business development to lead the team in tailoring technical solutions to better serve federal civilian, defense and homeland security agencies.

Will OFPP's new guidance be used to take jobs from contractors?

The former deputy administrator of procurement policy office says the new term will swung open the gate for more insourcing in the federal government.

Do mid-tier companies need a helping hand?

A new industry group is concerned that when small companies become mid-sized that they aren't yet ready for stiffer competition.

Macfadden to shore up Coast Guard financial system

Macfadden & Associates Inc. has won a five-year, $9.9 million contract from the U.S. Coast Guard to provide financial management support.

Who are the best contractors in the market?

The annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards program named 19 finalists. Whom did they pick as the best contractors in the market?

CSC buys HHS health care data management firm

Computer Sciences Corp. has acquired Maricom Systems Inc., of Baltimore. Financial terms of the deal were not reported.

Iron Bow hits mark with management buyout

Iron Bow Technologies LLC has become a privately owned entity now that President and CEO Rene LaVigne and other senior executives have acquired a controlling interest in the company through a management buyout, according to an announcement released Sept. 6.

CACI, 2 small firms will strengthen IT at DOD intell center

CACI International Inc. and two smaller contractors have won prime positions on a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity Defense Department signals intelligence contract has a potential value of $40 million.

ObjectFX hires geospatial expert as ops executive VP

ObjectFX, a provider of geospatial solutions to the federal government, has hired Al League an expert in innovative geospatial data technology as executive vice president of operations.

House Republicans prepare to unveil new 3 percent solution

Lawmakers have continually said the tax that would keep back 3 percent of payments to companies would hurt contractors and make it tough for agencies to comply with the administrative burdens.

Disclosure aids small-business goals

Making contracting data public has help bring more opportunities to small businesses, but challenges still remain.

Dovèl Technologies hires 2, promotes 1

Dovèl Technologies has hired a new senior vice president of business development and proposal management, and a new human resources director. It also has a new vice president for its Enterprise Solutions business unit.