IBM hires Army vet with an eye to next-gen logistics

IBM has hired retired Army Col. John Kuenzli, a logistics expert who has an eye on how the power of both cloud computing and containerization will bring more power and insights to the military's logistics operations.

After protest fight, NCI starts work on largest contract in 10 years

After a long protest battle, NCI Information Systems has begun work on a $269.9 million Defense Department IT contract that is the company's largest in a decade.

Cerner buying AbleVets to expand federal footprint

Cerner is planning to buy AbleVets, a fast growing small business, in a move that expands its footprint and capabilities in the federal market.

DOD plans AI industry day

DOD is planning an industry day focused on artificial intelligence that includes one-on-one meetings with defense officials.

Lost protest leads to layoffs at NetCentrics

NetCentrics will lay off nearly 100 people after it lost a protest to hang onto a large incumbent contract with the Defense Department.

NVTC's Kilberg to retire

The Northern Virginia Technology Council's long-time leader Bobbie Kilberg has announced that she plans to retire next year after 22 years at the helm.

What does best value really mean?

The government has for the most part moved away from lowest-price contracting and more towards best value, which seems to have different definitions across each agency.

Leidos, civil group president part ways

Leidos announced in a regulatory filing that the company and its civil group president are parting ways, effective Oct. 18.

Tech trumped price in Booz Allen's $1B VA win

Booz Allen Hamilton had the highest price in the competition for a $1 billion Veterans Affairs IT modernization contract, but higher technical scores carried the day.

4 push back after missing out on $5B CMS award

Four companies, including one incumbent, have filed protests after missing the cut for a $5 billion Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

PSC: Most agency business forecasts fall short

The Professional Services Council has scored the business forecasts of nearly 50 agencies and found that half are in need of improvement.

From ship driver to senior exec, GDIT's Gilliland shares career advice

General Dynamics IT President Amy Gilliland shared her career path and along the way offered lessons on overcoming adversity, resiliency and not being afraid to take leap of faith.

Inside the planning for Dovel's CEO transition

Dovel Technologies is entering a new phase of growth and is offering a lesson on how you plan and navigate the transition points that come with growth.

New service offers market research with emphasis on the personal

A new data and market research firm has launched with the promise of a more personalized approach to contract and budget analysis.

Small businesses showcase their skills on 2019 Fast 50

The Fast 50 showcases some of the market's best and most skilled small businesses that provide agencies everything from acquisition support to high-end consulting.

Perspecta back in $7.6B DOD cloud email competition

The Defense Department's $7.6 billion cloud email contract has been pulled back after losing bidder Perspecta raised concerns about the solicitation that the government had to address.

Introducing the 2019 Washington Technology Fast 50

We rank the federal market's fastest-growing small businesses for our annual Washington Technology Fast 50 feature. Come see the best small businesses in the market.

Guidehouse lodges pre-award protest of OASIS on-ramp

Something in the amendments to the OASIS on-ramp solicitation doesn't sit right with Guidehouse.

QinetiQ deal marks renewed interest in U.S. market

British defense tech company QinetiQ divested nearly all of its U.S. business five years ago, but is now reinvesting in the American defense market with an acquisition that doubles its size.

FLIR makes another deal to build its unmanned aerial chops

FLIR Systems continues to carry out its stated strategy to further build unmanned systems capabilities into a core competency.