MetTel joins Verizon in objecting to DISA's LPTA plans

The Defense Information Systems Agency continues to lean on a LPTA approach for its Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions task orders, which continues to draw objections from bidders.

Tetra Tech turns AI into small business COVID relief tool

Tetra Tech has built a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence that small businesses can use to navigate the myriad coronavirus relief programs.

A tale of two protests: one loser and one winner

Perspecta and MetroStar made similar arguments in their protest of the Justice Department's $1.6 billion ITSS-5 contract but the results were vastly different.

Crescenzo named president of Intelligent Waves

Just a few months after leaving the company he led since 2013, Tony Crescenzo has been hired as president of another mid-size player in the market.

NASA's Moon lander awards show a changed market

NASA has chosen three companies to lead the effort to build the next vehicle for landing on the Moon, and none of them existed the last time a person was up there.

Teams lining up for $1B Army cyber competition

Raytheon Technologies has officially joined the fray to compete for a $1 billion Army cyber training contract that has several other notable names in the running.

A call to attention for all Industry Innovators

Nominations are now open for our next annual Industry Innovator Awards program, where we recognize the vital role government contractors play in delivering new solutions to their customers.

SAIC promotes pair to defense unit leadership roles

Science Applications International Corp. has promoted two of its own to lead parts of the company's defense business.

Can a cloud contract be set aside for small businesses? Maybe not.

This protest over the terms of a cloud services solicitation is raising questions over whether the government can reserve such a contract for small businesses only.

GSA adjusts contractor on-boarding in light of COVID-19

The General Services Administration has issued new guidance on how it is changing the process for on-boarding and off-boarding contractors during the coronavirus pandemic.

ManTech nearly wins $93M protest, but DHS pulls the plug

ManTech International apparently was within days of winning a second shot at a $92.7 million Homeland Security Department task order, but the agency suddenly pulled the plug to re-evaluate proposals.

SAIC wins $653M FAA training contract

Science Applications International Corp. has captured a $653 million contract to support training at the Federal Aviation Administration.

ORI hires Pick to lead public sector growth

ORI has named Robert Pick as its new vice president for its public sector practice.

Women in tech face the challenge of not being taken seriously

The biggest challenge women say they face in the tech workplace is not being taken seriously because of their gender, a new survey reports.

COVID-19 drives the need for great leadership

The coronavirus pandemic has made effective leaders paramount for any organization. We see examples at work and even at our kids' schools.

How GAO's COVID audits could impact contractors

GAO is gearing up its audit engine to track how agencies implement the CARES Act and other COVID-19 legislation. Contractors will be part of the mix.

Don't skimp on corporate development during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is top of mind for just about everyone, but the daily craziness shouldn't stop company leaders from looking to the future. Here are 10 things you can do today.

Air Force headed toward full-and-open competitions for EITaaS pilots

Over the next few months, the Air Force will begin work to transition its Enterprise IT as a Service pilots from Other Transaction Authorities to traditional contracts.

NCI captures second Army Futures Command contract

NCI Information Systems is building on its Army relationship as the company wins more work with the branch's Futures Command.

Big-ticket awards highlight first quarter contract activity

During the first three months of 2020, Washington Technology covered over $95 billion in contract awards. Who were some of the big winners?