Opinion

What's beyond sequestration? Plenty.

When contractors start talking about issues that concern them, it's quickly obvious that little has to do with sequestration or the fiscal cliff.

  • By Nick Wakeman

American Systems wins $56M communications contract

American Systems will help the Army Reserve stay connected to the secure SIPRnet network under a $56 million contract.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Market evolution: Cisco picks a new path forward

Cisco's future isn't about selling routers and switches, but instead, CEO John Chambers is focused on software and services as the driver of growth. What does this say about how the technology market is evolving?

  • By Nick Wakeman

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.

  • By Nick Wakeman

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.

  • By Nick Wakeman

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.

  • By Nick Wakeman

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.

  • By Nick Wakeman

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.

  • By Nick Wakeman

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?

  • By Nick Wakeman

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.

  • By Nick Wakeman

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.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Deltek CEO steps down

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

  • By Nick Wakeman

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?

  • By Nick Wakeman

Harris exec to take reins at Artel

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

  • By Nick Wakeman

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?

  • By Nick Wakeman

SRA names new COO

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

  • By Nick Wakeman

KEYW keeps the deals rolling

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

  • By Nick Wakeman

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?

  • By Nick Wakeman

Seven share $900M Navy prize

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

  • By Nick Wakeman

Bid protest dilemma continues

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

  • By Nick Wakeman
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