CACI’s Six3 Systems deal named best of the year

From among the 70 mergers and acqusitions that closed during 2013, CACI's acquisition of Six3 Systems stood out as the single best deal. Here's our analysis of what made the transaction special, and what it says about today's market.

Accused Deltek hacker arrested

An arrest has been made in the cyberattack on Deltek's GovWin IQ network that compromised login and password information of 80,000 people.

Do Wal-Mart's pricing pressures offer lessons for contractors?

Wal-Mart's competitors are making some progress in closing the price gap with the retail giant, and it's not too much of a stress to see parallels with government contractors.

More protests for NetCents 2 NetOps

More unsuccessful bidders have filed protests with GAO, objecting to the Air Force's award decisions for the $5.8 billion NetCents 2 NetOps contract. Is it headed for more trouble?

First NetCents NetOps protest filed

The first protest over the $5.8 billion NetCents 2 NetOps contract has been filed. The clock is ticking, but more protests are expected.

Booz Allen protest offers lesson for incumbents

Booz Allen Hamilton wasn't successful in unseating Jacobs Technology on a Navy IT contract, but the battle and protest offers lessons for both incumbents and challengers.

TSA lays ground work for next IT infrastructure contract

The Transportation Security Agency is developing its new IT infrastructure contract and if history is any indication, this will be another hotly contested competition.

EMC wins $130M data storage contract

EMC Corp. has won a 10-year, $130 million contract with the Social Security Administration to provide a data storage system and related systems.

Recent layoffs part of CSC transformation effort

CSC undergoes another round of layoffs as the company continues its push to transform its business model and pursue more opportunities in high-end tech services.

4 keys to building your international business

MCR LLC wants to expand its international business, and its strategy offers four lessons that any company looking to grow globally would be smart to follow.

Alcatel-Lucent, LGS complete separation with $200M deal

LGS Innovations completes is separation from Alcatel-Lucent in a $200 million deal that sets LGS up as an independent company focused on developing networking and communications solutions for government customers.

Lockheed cyber group continues growth

Lockheed Martin adds CyberPoint International to its growing Cyber Security Alliance.

Jimenez, SBA end debarment proceedings

Tony Jimenez, the founder of MicroTech, has reached an agreement with SBA that ends debarment proceedings against him and clears the way for his return as CEO of his company.

Who made the best deals of the year?

We pick the top M&A transactions of 2013, a year that will be remembered for budget cuts and sequestration, but some notable deals were still completed. Who made the best of a bad year?

Booz Allen loses incumbent IRS contract

Booz Allen Hamilton fought hard to keep a $57 million contract with the IRS, but the GAO shot down its arguments at every turn.

Air Force makes $5.8B in NetCents awards

Twelve companies win spots on the $5.8 billion NetCents 2 contract for network operations and infrastructure solutions, but should we expect a flood of protests?

More signs of Deltek expansion

Deltek makes another acquisition as it continues to widen its base into more markets that need software solutions built around project management needs.

Update on GD-Lockheed fight for Army contract

Lockheed is fighting hard to keep its contract with the Army IT Agency, a customer it's had since 2006. General Dynamics won the competition in February, but a Lockheed protest has forced the Army to re-evaluate.

Lockheed, GD battle for Army IT contract

Lockheed Martin scores a victory with a bid protest, but it only means it gets to keep fighting with General Dynamics for an Army IT contract.

WT launches exclusive contract award database

Washington Technology launches new contract award database as an exclusive benefit for our WT Insider members. It's a quick and versatile tool for tracking contract awards across the government market.