Alion wins force protection contract

Under a $47.7 million Air Force task order, Alion will support the testing and evaluation of global force protection systems.

Introducing the 2014 Washington Technology Top 100

For the 21st consecutive year, we’ve ranked the largest companies in the government market by their prime contract revenue for IT, systems integration, telecommunication, professional services and other high-tech functions. Who leads the 2014 Washington Technology Top 100?

Turbulent, uncertain year drives changes among 2014 Top 100

The past year has been a roller-coaster ride of budget cuts, sequestration and a government shutdown for the 2014 Top 100, who have been frantically adjusting strategies with an eye toward when the market turns.

Lockheed captures top spot for 20th year

Lockheed Martin continues its dominance of the Top 100 by protecting its base while setting its sights on new commercial and international opportunities and improving its operations.

Ted Davies talks longevity, Unisys' comeback

Unisys was on the ropes when Ted Davies took the helm as its federal leader five years ago. Today, he is one of the longest serving executives in the market, and Unisys is breaking new ground with federal customers. He explains the execution behind the strategy.

Has HP taken a pass on an OASIS protest?

Hewlett-Packard appears to have decided not to protest the $60 billion OASIS contract, which was won by 74 businesses to provide high-end professional services to the federal government.

CenturyLink says goodbye to long-time federal leader

Diana Gowen will retire as senior vice president and general manager of CenturyLink Government, effective June 30. No successor named.

GSA’s $1.2B strategic sourcing contract clears protest hurdle

GAO denies protests raising small-business concerns involving how GSA structured its new $1.2 billion strategic sourcing contract for office supplies.

Army finalizes $774M ITES 2H extension

The Army has added another year and another $774 million to its ITES 2H contract as it buys some more time to get a new contract awarded.

Air Force considers fixed price for financial system contract

Air Force kicks off the recompete of a financial system support contract for one of its bases, and is weighing whether to make it a fixed-price contract.

Competition back on for $1.8B NASA contract

New battle lines have been drawn in the competition for NASA's human spaceflight health and science contract that has been the subject of a back and forth fight between Wyle and SAIC.

Why NSP made a prince of a deal with Noblis

National Security Partners had everything in place to keep growing as an independent company, so why sell to Noblis? Co-founder Rick Knop explains.

Noblis makes intell deal for National Security Partners

Noblis has acquired National Security Partners in a move that increases its intelligence capabilities and marks the exit for a company that has itself been built via acquisitions.

IBM, PwC fight Army award to Ernst & Young

IBM and PricewaterhouseCoopers have both filed bid protests over a contract won by Ernst & Young to help the Army modernize its financial management systems.

Three fight for chance at $140M DHS IT contract

The incumbent, General Dynamics, and two other large companies have been told they aren't in the competitive range for a $140 million DHS IT support contract.

Another protester joins OASIS fight

A fifth company has filed a protest against the OASIS large business awards, but while we haven't seen a flood of objections, could there still be serious trouble brewing for GSA?

SI completes $165M QinetiQ services deal

The SI Organization has completed the $165 million acquisition of QinetiQ North America's services and solutions group, adding 2,800 employees and bringing revenue up to $1.3 billion.

OASIS large-biz contract gets first protests

The first protests have been filed against the large-business awards under $60B GSA OASIS contract. Are more on the way?

Small biz troubles for GSA's $1.2B strategic sourcing contract

A $1.2 billion GSA strategic sourcing contract could get derailed because of small business issues being raised by SBA and several protesters.

Army rethinks $461M program management contract

The Army has backed away from its $461 million program management contract in the face of protests from eight losing bidders.