EverWatch taps Salient vet as new CFO

EverWatch has hired a former Salient CRGT executive as chief financial officer.

Deloitte loses FDA contract to Guidehouse after objections to resume

Deloitte won a $112 million FDA contract, but then lost it to Guidehouse after the agency concluded a key resume didn't have enough years of experience.

MTSI scores space situational awareness contract

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. has won a Phase III Small Business Innovation Research contract with the Air Force to continue developing a system that could improve space situational assessments.

Small business size calculation rule now in effect

A change to how the Small Business Administration calculates small business size is now final. But will it solve the problem?

State Department continues to fumble consulate IT contract

The State Department's struggles continue in awarding a $164.7 million contract for IT support to consulates around the world, which now faces its third round of bid protests.

Army kicks off research phase of $10B IT product recompete

The Army has started the market research phase for the next iteration of its $10 billion hardware and software contract.

HUD taps four to update securities program

Four companies have won spots on a $127 million HUD blanket purchase agreement to help Ginnie Mae modernize the systems and processes it uses to sell debt.

Pricing lessons from NTT Data's failed FEMA bid protest

NTT Data lost its protest of a $158 million FEMA award to BAE, but this ruling gives insights into how agencies evaluate pricing and why it's important to look how the process is described in solicitations.

Contractors need more information on terrorist threats, PSC says

The Professional Services Council is asking the Defense and State departments to improve and increase communications with contractors about threats they face overseas.

Sevatec part of $265M DHS modernization BPA

Sevatec's strategy nets another major win as the company focuses on adding new customers.

GAO pushes back on SBA interpretation of novation rules

GAO says SBA incorrectly interpreted its own rules when it allowed a Phase III SBIR grant to go to American Systems Corp. There are possible implications to mergers and acquisitions across the market.

With billions at stake, Farm Credit insurance group looks for cloud solution

The Farm Credit Administration manages billions in financial assets and wants a cloud-based solution to help its insurance entity protect them.

PSC, U.S. Chamber join Boeing in intellectual property court fight

The Professional Services Council and U.S. Chamber of Commerce are supporting Boeing in a legal battle with the Air Force over protecting intellectual property.

Big names miss out on $4.5B Justice contract, protests follow

Several incumbents did not make the cut for the Justice Department's $4.5 billion ITSS-5 contract and some have filed protests to complain.

Jacobs JV fights for lost Arctic research contract

A Jacobs-led joint venture is pushing back after it lost a $260.7 million arctic research contract to Battelle.

Gryphon adds cloud, enterprise tech capabilities with Omnitec deal

Gryphon Technologies has acquired Omnitec Solutions in a deal that adds enterprise technology, cloud, analytics and other advisory services.

DOD opens on ramp for supercomputing BOAs

The Defense Department has opened an on ramp process to award more basic ordering agreements to companies with promising supercomputer offerings.

SAIC moves to production on missile encryption solution

SAIC has won a production contract for encryption devices that protect access to ballistic missile sites.

2020 has plenty to expect. Here's what we're watching.

2020 has the potential to be an active year and full budgets should create plenty of opportunity. Here's some of what we are watching in 2020.

Leidos' $728M Air Force cloud bid nixed by subcontractor OCI

Leidos was knocked out of the competition for a $728.2 million Air Force cloud migration contract after the government ruled one of the company's subcontractors had an unmitigated organizational conflict of interest.