ITES-3S moves forward with draft, industry day

The Army has released its draft RFP for the $12.1 billion ITES-3S contract and extended its deadline for questions for its upcoming industry day.

Air Force floats need for earned value management contract

The Air Force Materiel Command is collecting information about earned value management systems as it considers whether to develop an EVM contract.

Harris-Exelis wins shareholder, DOJ approvals

The $4.75 billion deal will close next Friday now that shareholders and the Justice Department have approved the acquisition. Now, the transformation can begin.

Lockheed continues fight for lost $700M NORAD contract

Lockheed Martin has filed a second protest now that Raytheon has twice won a $700 million contract to support a NORAD system for tracking objects in space.

CSC plans to split in two

Following months of rumors, CSC made it official Tuesday when it announced its plan to separate its government and commercial businesses into two separate companies.

Verizon expands public sector partner program

Verizon is expanding its partner program into the public sector and has made a strategic hire and has signed Carahsoft as its first government partner.

SEWP V off to a fast start

SEWP V hasn't yet been open for business for a month, and yet the $20 billion IT contract is already approaching 2,000 task orders.

MicroTech launches legal fight with HP

MicroTech says HP and Autonomy, the software company it acquired in 2011, are in breach of contract because MicroTech bought $16.5 million worth of software that was never delivered.

DHS may not renew Eagle 2

With GSA performing well and pressure from OMB to eliminate redundant contracts, DHS is considering not renewing its Eagle 2 contract.

Army makes awards under $3.5B procurement

The Army has awarded three large contracts with a total ceiling of $3.5 billion as part of an effort to streamline how the Tank Automotive and Armament Command buys services, supports R&D and maintains its equipment.

DISA extends due date for $475M cyber contract

DISA has extended the due date for proposals for its $475 million multiple-award U.S. Cyber Command IDIQ contract.

Is Silicon Valley really the best role model?

Silicon Valley is everyone's poster child for innovation, but does it really hold the answers for making the government work better? Editor Nick Wakeman has his doubts.

Foot-dragging proves costly for winning protester

You've won your protest, and GAO even says you can be reimbursed for your costs, but don't wait too long to try to negotiate a settlement, as one company learned the hard way.

Engility's NGA app store opens for business

After battling through some bid protests, Engility's TASC business has opened its app store for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and the company is out recruiting developers.

Florida company doubles down on gov't market

Xator, a Destin, Fla., company, has made a pair of acquisitions this week as it builds out more capabilities in the national security arena.

Incumbents get second chance at lost contracts

Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics still have a shot at keeping Army National Guard training contracts after the award to Parsons Government Services was pulled back.

GSA plans industry day for Connect.gov

GSA is moving forward with its plans for a federated credential known as Connect.gov and wants to tell industry all about it at a June 2 webinar.

PAE makes another national security acquisition

PAE is buying A-T Solutions as the company makes its second acquisition of the year to create a new player in the national security market.

Cloud provider Carpathia to be acquired

Cloud-provider Carpathia is being acquired by QTS Realty Trust in a $326 million deal that expands QTS' presence in the federal market and expands its capabilities.

Nominations open for 2015 Fast 50

The nomination period has opened for the 2015 Washington Technology Fast 50, where we rank the fastest growing small businesses in the market. Get your application in by June 15.