SAIC-Engility deal gets final OK

Shareholders of both SAIC and Engility overwhelming approve the merger of the two companies, creating a $6.5 billion player in the GovCon market.

Tom Davis: Trump & Dems must talk to end 'stupid' shutdown

Bringing back earmarks might restore a bipartisan future but right now both sides need to talk and soon, says former GOP Rep. Tom Davis.

Is your 2019 outlook bright? Take this survey and tell us

Our 2019 Contractor Confidence Index survey is now open. Now is the chance to tell us how you feel about the direction of the market and the opportunities you see ahead.

Judge nixes Oracle request for case info access

Oracle and Amazon Web Services tangle over whether an in-house Oracle attorney should have access to filings in their dispute before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

What makes the GovCon market a tough nut to crack?

Is the conventional wisdom around barriers to entry in federal market right or wrong? It might be a little of both.

Even if the agency is shuttered, don't wait to file your protest

GAO is open for business during the partial shutdown so don't hesitate to file your protest. The clock keeps ticking even if the agency is shut down.

ADS Federal created through small business merger

Two small businesses merge to ADS Federal through the combination of Technical Services Corp. and Accelerated Development and Support Corp.

Challenger's 'misrepresentation' nets incumbent another shot at Coast Guard contract

It's common practice for employees to change companies when the prime also changes, but there are lines that shouldn't be crossed.

Mattis departure puts DOD in chaos zone

The Defense Department looks pretty stable in the short term with a budget in place. But beyond 2019, the picture gets much more murky and uncertain.

Shutdown kicks off 2019

House Democrats want to re-open DHS and other agencies but not fund a border wall. President Trump and the GOP will likely reject that. Welcome to 2019, where partisanship will reach new heights.

UPDATE: Deadline extended for Fed 100 nominations

The deadline for the annual Federal 100 program has been extended to Jan. 4. Don't wait to get your submissions in.

Shutdown threat gets real

No one is budging in the battle over the budget and it seems that by midnight tonight a partial government shutdown will happen. If you haven't planned for it, you better get ready.

DHS plans family of contracts for 'EAGLE NextGen'

DHS will forego its own contract to replace EAGLE II and will instead tap a family of contracts from GSA and NIH for "EAGLE NextGen."

Small biz captures $2.6M Fish & Wildlife human capital contract

DTS, a small business in Arlington, Virginia, has won a $2.6 million contract with the Fish & Wildlife Services to provide program management and change management services.

Pain of sequestration still being felt

Sequestration might be a distant memory but those automatic budget cuts had major impacts on the market that continue to be felt.

Change at the top made L3-Harris merger possible

Former L3 Chairman and CEO Michael Strianese's retirement paved the way for his successor and Harris' CEO to go beyond informal talks and make their mega-merger happen.

Perspecta objects to $325M DHS awards

Perspecta has filed a bid protest after failing to win a spot on a $325 million DHS contract for R&D and other technical services.

GAO pushes for more data transparency

In a report pushing for more data transparency, the Government Accountability Office takes a look at USAspending.gov and finds some good things and areas that need improvement.

Troubles continue for DHS' ITOSS contract

DHS is now into a fourth round of bid protests involving its $200 million ITOSS small business contract.

Amazon joins DOD in defense of JEDI procurement

Amazon Web Services has taken the side of the Defense Department, which is in a court battle with Oracle over the JEDI solicitation.