Defense bill would boost small business contracting goal

DOD lacks a culture geared toward fostering small business participation, lawmakers believe, but a new bill would attempt to change that.

10 vet businesses named to $20B NIH contract

National Institutes of Health begins small-business awards by picking 10 service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses for huge IT services contract.

Catapult Technology president to retire

Barry Kane concludes several decades of IT service in both the public and private sectors.

B3 Solutions hires former QinetiQ exec as homeland security director

Edward Marshall has more than 20 years of experience in program management and contracting.

MicroTech lands $500M VA award for software

Contract will support VA’s implementation and use of Microsoft Enterprise Services.

Call for Fast 50 nominations

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Washington Technology Fast 50.

QBE tasked with supporting Army cloud initiatives

Quality Business Engineering will provide cloud computing architecture and engineering services during the 18-month award.

Spear quickly becomes Dell reseller, hires its former HR exec

Startup company led by former Dell Federal president promptly sought reseller partnership with the computer giant.

Agilex taps air travel expert for transport security group

Barbara Vatier will lead the company’s transportation and trade strategy group, which works closely with the Homeland Security and Transportation departments.

Former ServerVault CEO takes same post at Clear Government Solutions

At ServerVault, John Kraft led the company to an annual growth rate exceeding 35 percent.

Former FedRamp adviser named Kickstand partner

New role continues Michael Lee’s service as senior IT government adviser.

SECAF names finalists for niche contractor awards

Fourth Annual Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum Awards will announce winners at a gala in May.

Can private equity create a better mouse trap?

With Novetta, Arlington Capital’s idea was to create a mid-size company large enough to bid on prime contracts and take on large big-data challenges. Will it work?

Rep. Graves requests contract reforms in next NDAA

He added that the Armed Services Committee’s own Panel on Business Challenges and Small Business Committee’s legislation complement each other.

New XL, Alon merger adds president, COO

William Weber has more than 25 years of experience building and leading professional services organizations.

Former Dell Services leader launches new company

Spear Inc. will offer professional IT solutions, consulting and business-process outsourcing.

Pair of IT, cybersecurity experts joins consultancy

Peter Dube and Roger Caslow leave government for private industry posts.

XL, Alon merge to broaden services, customer base

Executives from both firms will lead the combined company.

PSC seeks balance, thoughtful contracting in 2012

PSC plans to focus on fostering a balanced and innovative contracting environment.

Noblis acquires government tech-acquisition adviser

New Noblis subsidiary will continue to support government acquisition program offices and acquisition efforts.