Expect rough times ahead for Eagle II

The prospect of protests and more delays are very real for Eagle II. Many in industry are bracing for a rough ride before this $22 billion contract is fully up and running.

12 win spots on $11B Coast Guard contract

The Coast Guard has made awards to 11 businesses in the full-and-open portion of the lucrative services contract.

Jack Brooks, father of modern procurement, dead at 89

Jack Brooks died this week, and leaves a legacy that includes Watergate and the opening of IT buying to competition.

Six win spots on $22B Eagle II contract

DHS makes the first set of awards under Eagle II in the validation and verification area of the lucrative procurement vehicle.

Former GTSI CEO gets a new gig

Sterling Phillips, who is credited with turning around GTSI and then selling the company, has been named CEO of U.S. Investigations Services.

SRA's new COO down, but never out

Deb Alderson moved quickly after getting fired by SAIC last year, never losing her confidence and landing a job at SRA a month later. Now she's the COO. What's behind her remarkable comeback?

He's back! Former Stanley CEO returns with new firm

Phil Nolan, who grew Stanley Associates into a $1 billion company before selling it, returns to the government market with a new venture.

Sequestration: Just fix it already

We're down to a few precious days, but still our elected officials fill their time with rhetoric and other, well, BS.

Deltek CEO steps down

Kevin Parker announces resignation after a seven-year run at Deltek that saw a tripling of revenue.

Nick's notes on top market trends

Deltek's annual FedFocus event offers a good dose of challenges, opportunities and strategies for the coming year. Guess what's challenge number one?

Harris exec to take reins at Artel

Ted Hengst is leaving Harris IT Services to become the CEO of Artel LLC.

History lessons from Carnegie, Rockefeller et al

We are at the tail end of an era, similar to the rise of America's industrial might. As history repeats, is the best yet to come?

SRA names new COO

Deborah Alderson named chief operating officer at SRA, a year after being fired from SAIC.

KEYW keeps the deals rolling

KEYW Corp. buys Rsignia Inc. to build cyber capabilities, and closes eighth acquisition in two years.

Budget woes doom $250M small business contract

DHS makes the right choice to cancel a small-business contract, but will other agencies make similiar moves?

Seven share $900M Navy prize

Seven companies will compete for task orders under the $900 million Battlespace Awareness Support Portfolio contract.

Bid protest dilemma continues

Fiscal 2012 stayed true to form with bid protests continuing a decade-long trend of growth.

Dell's deals focus on simplicity

Dell Inc. is following a familiar pattern with its merger and acquisition strategy -- buy and integrate technologies that can make life easier for IT managers.

What Duke vs. Kentucky teaches us about government contracting

Sure it was just a game, but Duke vs. Kentucky illustrated two distinct philosophies about building your team, pitting the long-term view against short-term gain.

CACI's latest deal targets health care market

CACI International acquires Emergint Technologies in move to bolster its health care practice.