Deltek picks insider as new CFO

Deltek has picked Michael Krone, their comptroller to be its new chief financial officer.

The "ugly" comes after sequestration

Sequestration might be the easier pill to swallow in March because solving the continuing resolution riddle might be even more painful.

10 names SAIC could have picked, but didn't

SAIC has picked Leidos as the name of the new company to be created when it splits later this year. We present a list of the top 10 names that the company could have considered, and why they ultimately would have been rejected.

Boom or bust: What a Duke blowout teaches about the market

The government market has turned from boom to bust, and how you compete during the good times is just as important as how you compete during the hard times. A couple ACC basketball coaches taught that lesson on Sunday.

Welcome to the era of disruption

Sequestration, the budget, lowest price contract--take your pick of another dozen issues; all are blowing up the usual business models for government contractors. Can you take advantage of all the disruption?

What CACI's CEO move says about today's market

CACI's ousting of its CEO might be dramatic, but it really reflects more about what's the new normal in the federal market.

CACI names Lockheed exec new CEO

CACI International has replaced its CEO with a former Lockheed executive, in a move driven by a desire to bolster its business development activities.

Tough times breed innovation, even in M&A

Tough budgets are when contractors need to be innovative, and a quick way to get there is through smart acquisitions. Where do these M&A experts see the market heading?

Whistleblower suits: Contractors beware

The increase in whistleblower lawsuits and the billions that they have cost contractors should be fostering stronger compliance programs. Is your company up to snuff?

Is now the time for more employee ownership?

Market conditions might be right for a surge in employee-owned companies.

$390M border security contract moves forward

The Homeland Security Department is close to the demonstration phase on a $390 million contract to develop a network to protect U.S. borders.

$15B ITES-3: Just the latest of too many IDIQs?

The growing number of large task order contracts has sparked a debate among readers over when the line gets crossed from enough to too much.

Air Force developing systems engineering contract

As the Air Force develops a new contract for systems engineering and integration, it is exploring what role small businesses can play.

OPM plans contract for data center consolidation

The Office of Personnel Management is planning a 10-year contract to consolidate five data centers into one hosted facility.

DeMuro to retire as leader of General Dynamics information systems

Gerard DeMuro, lead of General Dynamics information systems and technology group, will retire Feb. 28

What Michael Jordan can teach government contractors

Michael Jordan turns 50 on Sunday, and his post-basketball career has been less than stellar, but it has plenty to teach government contractors looking to hire former feds.

Sentek shuffles executive suite

Hamilin Tallent named as new president. Also promoted was Jason Galletti as vice president of operations. New hires include Connie Marshall to direct human resources initiatives, Jeff Silva to run the finance department, and Jeanette Porter as head of contracts management.

Contractors wanted to 'evolve' DISN

DISA wants to move out the old, and bring in the new for the Defense Information System Network. It's released a request for information on contractors who can bring in new technologies.

Does the government really need another $15B contract?

Readers are questioning the need for another broad, IT servces contract, particularly in these times of tight budgets. Is it time that agencies be asked to justify their task order contracts?

Army explores new $15B ITES contract

The Army has started the planning process for the third generation of the services portion of IT Enteprise Solutions contract. Comments due Feb. 21.