Lockheed looks to nature in $10M research effort

Lockheed Martin will research ways cells can create new materials that can be used to improve optical technology and coatings.

Intell agencies looking for a better knowledge management tool kit

The intelligence community is looking to develop a new tool kit that can help address collaboration and knowledge management challenges.

Will conflict of interest investigation derail the JEDI cloud contract?

The Defense Department is focusing on one person as it reassesses whether there was a conflict of interest that affected the JEDI cloud infrastructure contract's development. The results could derail the whole process.

IBM loses argument over Procurement Integrity Act violation claim

GAO denies IBM's protest involving a data theft claim and says that it really doesn't matter what one company does to the other. It only matters whether the government did something wrong.

Perpsecta pushes back on lost NASA contract

Perspecta has filed a protest over a $2.9 billion incumbent IT services contract with NASA that Leidos won.

ECS clinches FBI cyber work after protest turmoil

ECS Federal has been cleared to proceed with its cybersecurity work at the FBI after prevailing in a protest from a rival.

Judge pauses JEDI case as DOD investigates conflicts of interest

The U.S. Court of Federal Claims has paused Oracle's lawsuit over the $10 billion JEDI cloud contract so the federal government can evaluate if potential conflicts of interest have impacted the procurement.

General Dynamics takes $99M FAA tech migration contract

General Dynamics Information Technology has won a $99 million contract with the FAA to work on their "DVARS" system and help bring new tech to National Airspace System infrastructure.

GSA's small biz teaming restrictions take a hit

GAO has ruled that GSA's limits on mentor-protege teams are too restrictive and need to be re-evaluated, a move that opens up more opportunities for small business teams pursuing the OASIS on-ramp program.

NASA R&D effort to focus on robotics

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center is looking for support for research & development efforts around robotic space missions.

Solers joins crowd in $7.5B SETI contract

After prevailing in its bid protest in October, Solers was finally awarded a spot on DISA's $7.5 billion SETI contract.

3 takeaways from Oracle's latest JEDI filing

In its motion for judgment, Oracle restates its case but offers some intriguing details about what it wants, alleged contracting officer miscalculations, and argues that the CIA cloud ain't so hot.

Amazon cancels N.Y. HQ2 project

Citing too much local opposition, Amazon has cancelled plans for the Queens, New York, location of its second North American headquarters.

RIP 'Opportunity.' Thanks for the lessons

NASA has declared the Mars rover Opportunity dead after 15 years of overachieving. It's a feat worth celebrating and learning from.

Leading execs to share insights on 2019 strategies

Our Feb. 22 WT Power Breakfast will have a full slate of executives share their insights on 2019 and the strategies needed to succeed. Speakers include Perspecta CEO Mac Curtis as well as executives from Accenture, NCI, Peraton and more.

What Leidos' golden anniversary says about today's market

Leidos is celebrating its 50th anniversary, a milestone for any company, and it reminds us of how the market has evolved and matured.

Industry execs represented in 2019 Fed 100

FCW has named this year's class of Federal 100 winners, which includes 23 from the private sector who have gone beyond the call of duty to help the government's mission.

GSA releases draft RFP for $200M modernization BPA

The General Services Administration has released the draft solicitation for a $200 million IT modernization contract.

DOD's $8.2B email contract moves forward

The Defense Department advances its massive commercial cloud email and collaboration contract. And just like in JEDI, potential bidders hav ea high bar to clear.

Can better data make AI smarter?

IBM has developed and released a new data set with a million images for training the artificial intelligence that drives facial recognition systems.