Troubles dog VA software development contract

For the third time, VA has tried to award a software development contract to Camber, and for the third time, it faces a bid protest from Kforce.

Tetra Tech buys Indus in move to bolster smart water strategy

Tetra Tech has acquired Indus Corp. in a deal that adds data analytics and geospatial capabilities as well as contract vehicles to the company's portfolio.

Delays bring extension of IBM VA project

IBM Corp. has been given another year to complete the transition of Veteran Affairs employees to a new human resources system because of agency challenges and defects.

Data centers and the value of getting close to your customers

Iron Mountain's plan to open a new data center in the Washington D.C. area is another sign of both how important cloud computing has become to the federal market and also how closeness to your customer can pay dividends.

Are you ready to share your code?

Federal CIO Tony Scott has released a draft policy aimed at sharing more of the custom code developed for the government in-house and by contractors as Open Source Software. Sound policy? That's what he wants to know.

Contract consolidation shifts the competitive landscape

As companies prepare for major recompetes of the GSA Alliant vehicles and DISA's Encore III contract, there are several changes at work in the market that bidders need to be aware of.

VA makes 21 awards under $22.3B T4NG contract

With a series of bid protests out of the way, the VA has moved ahead and made 21 awards under its $22.3 billion T4NG contract. Who made the cut, and who missed it?

VA's $22.3B T4NG contract cleared for awards

Before VA could make awards under its $22.3 billion T4NG contract, it had to get through several bid protests.

CSRA drops protest fight with CACI

The long running battle between CACI International and the company now known as CSRA Inc. for a $100 million contract has quickly come to an end with CSRA withdrawing their protest.

SAIC's lost $1.8B protest points to flaws in the system

GAO's reasoning in denying SAIC's bid protest over a $1.8 billion contract is technically correct, but it points to a boarder flaw in the system. Why does price really matter?

Federal market is good for Silicon Valley, just ask Nutanix

Nutanix is opening a new office in the Washington, D.C., area to serve federal customers, and its success in the market should be an example for others trying to make the jump east from Silicon Valley.

After long road, new start for $200M DHS support contract

After two rounds of protests, DHS has a draft RFP on the street as it tries for a fresh start for its $200 million field office support contract.

CACI makes U.K. cyber deal

CACI International is still digesting its $550 million L-3 purchase, but that hasn't stopped its U.K. subsidiary from making a deal to bolster its cyber capabilities.

ACQUIRE taps astronaut-wife team as keynote speakers

Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her astronaut husband, Mark Kelly, will share their story of overcoming tragedy and how focus is critical to success when they appear as the featured keynote speakers at the ACQUIRE show in June.

Will the Apple-FBI dispute hurt attempts to lure innovative tech to the federal market?

The dispute between Apple and the FBI centers on the balance between national security and individual privacy, but will the fall out damage attempts to lure tech companies to the federal market?

Berteau brings passion for public service to PSC post

The new leader of the Professional Service Council brings a lifetime of dedication to public service that he traces back to his childhood.

PSC picks DOD official as Soloway replacement

The Professional Services Council has picked David Berteau, a DOD veteran and acquisition expert, as its next CEO.

Engility moves on under new leadership

Engility has picked a former Raytheon executive as its new CEO, replacing the company's de facto founder Tony Smeraglinolo, who stepped down today.

State looking to go on phishing expedition

State Department looking for a phishing-as-a-service vendor to test employees and spot where it is vulnerable to email spoofing attacks.

Portfolio shaping not slowing down

Harris decision to shed its Aerostructures business is another example of how companies are putting an emphasis on tightly defining who they are and what they do.