Navy gearing up for NGEN recompete

The Navy is poised to release the first request for information as it gets started on the recompete of the $3.4 billion NGEN networking contract now held by Hewlett-Packard.

9 R&D questions every business should ask

George Heilmeier made his name in the R&D world, but the questions he asked his researchers are the same questions any government contractor should strive to answer for their customers.

Don't abandon your old customers

When SPAWAR learned its incumbent contractor was walking away, it turned to a former vendor, who quickly stepped into the breach.

Fiscal 2016's ugly funding picture

Congress may be back, but there are plenty of obstacles in the way of a 2016 budget before Oct. 1. Our sister publication, FCW.com, gives us a graphical breakdown.

CACI fights for $90M Army security contract

CACI has filed a protest over a contract it lost to provide a range of security services at U.S. facilities in South Korea.

Shutdown fears begin to heat up

The pressure is building as the government moves toward the end of fiscal 2015, and more budget watchers are warning that conditions are ripe for a government shutdown.

SRA CEO: Why Plan B with CSC trumped Plan A

SRA International was headed for the public markets as an independent company, but then the opportunity to join CSC's government business came along, and suddenly Plan B looked much better.

Soloway resigning as PSC leader

Stan Soloway, the Professional Services Council's long-time leader, has decided to step down as the association's president and CEO.

Protest nets second chance for ICS Nett

ICS Nett has been let back into a competition to provide IT lifecycle support to the State Department under a $20.6 million contract.

Next WT industry day focuses on emerging tech opportunities

Our next industry day shines a spotlight on emerging technology needs across the government with speakers from DARPA, IARPA, Office of Naval Research and NIST. Register today.

Are we at risk of another government shutdown?

We're rushing headlong toward the end of the fiscal year with little movement toward a budget for 2016. Will this be 2013 all over again?

Are you a vendor or a partner?

When Healthcare.gov stumbled so badly out of the gate, it led CMS to search for a different way to work with contractors, and today, the agency can draw the distinction between a vendor and a partner. Which are you?

OPM finally awards ID protection services contract

The Office of Personnel Management finally awarded its contract for identity protection services, but it's unacceptable that it took nearly five months to get from breach to contract.

Questions and some answers about the CSC-SRA deal

CSC's acquisition of SRA is the latest example of the rapid change going on in the government market, but it is also the story of two legendary companies coming together. Will they live happily ever after?

ManTech, Smartronix aim to shoot down Jacobs' F-35 win

An incumbent -- Smartronix -- and another challenger -- ManTech -- are protesting a contract won by Jacobs Technology for support services for the F-35 fighter jet.

CSC plans SRA acquisition

In another sign that the government services market is undergoing a fundamental transition, Computer Sciences Corp. plans to buy SRA International and combine it with CS Government Services as part of its own split into commercial and public sector businesses.

Former USIS unit still mired in protest fight

Now part of PAE, a former USIS unit has twice won a $210 million DHS contract only to have GAO snatch it away with a bid protest decision.

Novetta Solutions moves to new private equity owner

Novetta Solutions, one of the more aggressive buyers in the market, is itself being acquired, and it's by another private equity firm.

CSC wins $109M FAA cloud contract

CSC bested several competitors as it captured a $109 million FAA cloud contract that could grow to be much more valuable.

Who are the best contracting and program management offices?

We've launched the research phase of our next WT Insider Report where we look at agency contracting and program management offices. Don't miss your chance to make your opinion heard.