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.

Defense budget woes go beyond sequestration

The defense budget process is fundamentally flawed, particularly in an era where significant cuts are coming. Is there a realistic way to balance resources and strategy?

Who is the mayor of Summit Point, W.Va.?

A frequent commenter on the Business Beat blog gets a shout-out from Editor Nick Wakeman for his insights and perspective, even though his real identity is unknown.

Budget impasse puts the hurt on contractors

A new survey leaves little doubt of the pain contractors are already feeling from the budget impasse. Where does it hurt the most?

American Systems names new executive VP, chief compliance officer

American Systems has promoted Joe Kopfman to the position of executive vice president of contracts and administration and chief compliance officer. He'll also help oversee mergers and acquisitions.

Lockheed plans more voluntary cuts

Lockheed Martin looks to middle managers for cuts to bolster competitiveness and efficiency.

Dell goes private; what’s next?

Michael Dell has led a buyout of his company that takes it off the public markets. Is that enough cover for Dell to remake itself?

NRC plots cloud strategy

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission wants to gather information on a wide range of services as it develops its cloud computing strategy.

Rick Knop: Always the dealmaker

Rick Knop has had a long career as an investment banker, but now he's on the other side of the equation, and he's got two companies active on the merger and acquisition front.

A Super Bowl lesson in customer relations

Are you tight enough with your customers to watch the Super Bowl together? If the answer is no, maybe you should work on getting closer.

NASA developing small-biz strategy for $10.5B SEWP

NASA is looking for information on the capabilities of small businesses to support the $10.5 billion SEWP V contract.

Should we embrace sequestration?

The deadline for sequestration is looming, and it isn't clear if there will be a permanent resolution in time. Are we better off taking the hit now, or kicking the can down the road again?

CACI optimistic about 2013 results

CACI International is optimistic about its 2013 results as it focuses on mitigating risks from sequestration and budget cuts.

Salient tapped to help OPM with billions in benefits

Salient Federal solutions won a $17 million contract to help the Office of Personnel Management develop and manage applications that deliver billions of dollars worth of benefits to retirees and federal employees.

Another delay for $5B Navy NGEN

The Navy has pushed back the award date for the $5 billion NMCI replacement, but let's hope it's to make the best decision.

Hagel confirmation hearings kick off

Chuck Hagel's confirmation hearings for secretary of defense bring out critics and supports. What will it mean to contractors?

Inside Deloitte's big data HIVE

Deloitte has been building a HIVE for big data projects. What lessons can you learn from their approach?

ManTech loses leading exec

ManTech President and Chief Operating Officer for its emerging markets group, Terry Ryan, leaves the company for another firm.