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.

Senators, SBA dispute accuracy of small-business credit

Senators question whether small-business contracting goals are an "empty achievement."

Accelera builds virtual computing system for EPA

Accelera Solutions Inc. will assist the Environmental Protection Agency shift to virtual computing for its approximately 19,000 users under a five-year, $25 million contract.

Sapient GS promotes trio of directors to VP roles

Sapient Government Services announced the promotion of three directors to the position of vice president with the goal of further developing the company's client base.

SAIC acquisition will expand its electronic health records offerings

Science Applications International Corp. is acquiring Vitalize Consulting Solutions Inc., a provider of clinical, business and information technology services for healthcare enterprises. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

CyberCore Technologies switches private equity ownership

Private equity firm Moelis Capital Partners has acquired CyberCore Technologies, a provider of IT services to the federal government and the intelligence community.

Boeing's buy will bolster its C4ISR and cybersecurity portfolio

Boeing Co. is acquiring Solutions Made Simple Inc., a privately held information services provider to the government and the intelligence community.

Eagle Ray nabs $90M DIA support services contract

Small, woman-owned Eagle Ray Inc. has won a five-year Defense Department contract for IT and technical support worth $90 million.

Agilex creates chief quality officer job, hires Northrop exec for post

Agilex has hired Mark Scheffel for the newly created position of chief quality officer with the goal of directed efforts to partner more closely with its clients. He will report directly to Agilex President John Gall.

Annapolis firm gets Army order for satellite terminals

TeleCommunication Systems Inc. has been awarded a $60.8 million order to provide satellite terminals to the Army in two stages in 2012.

FedCap group invests in small intell contractor

A private equity group has made an investment in Global Resource Solutions, and the company is restructuring its senior leadership.

Iron Bow scores bull's-eye with $120M Social Security award

Iron Bow Technologies will build a new network infrastructure for the Social Security Administration under a blanket purchase agreement valued at $120 million.