New SAIC launch targets $31B translation market

SAIC moves into the language translation market with a new solution aimed at reducing costs.

CMS plans large data center contracts

Procurement will have multiple winners across several task-order areas. What kind of services is CMS looking to buy?

Cobham unit wins $227M in missile defense work

Company's Sparta business unit wins a variety of work under Missile Defense Agency task orders.

599 firms named to $10B small-business contract

GSA named 599 companies as winners on its huge STARS II contract for IT services.

Fast 50 winners have cause for celebration, concern

The annual Fast 50 rankings give small businesses plenty to celebrate, but even the best performers see challenges ahead.

Who's the best CTO? Nominations open

Nominations are being accepted for the 2nd annual NVTC/Washington Technology Government Contractor CTO Innovator Awards.

Fast 50 correction

Data entry error leads to mistake in 2011 Washington Technology Fast 50.

Remembering the Sept. 11 attacks

A decade later we live in a changed world. Editor Nick Wakeman asks: How have we changed? How is the market different? Share your thoughts.

Navy moves forward with $14.5B NGEN program

A pair of RFIs focus on data centers and software as a service. What seems to be the Navy's prime objective?

Lockheed, Northrop reach milestone in multi-billion dollar competition

Navy CANES project to consolidate ship-based networks heads for the next phase in the battle between the two defense giants.

Lessons from the game of life

What do the Fast 50, a 30th high school reunion and a card game have in common?

Stottlemyer unveils new name for ITSolutions

Company rebrands to emphasize performance and mission-critical work. Which words were combined to create the Acentia name?

Sloane out at SRA; new CEO named

Company taps a veteran of the defense contracting world to lead the company.

Lockheed plans layoffs of 6,500 employees

The company plans to reduce corportate support staff as it continues to hunt for savings.

Shareholders OK SRA's $1.9B takeover

Acquisition by Providence Equity Partners expected to close in next three months.

Will defense firms miss the economic comeback?

Editor Nick Wakeman looks at a Forbes commentary that forecasts gloom for the biggest defense players.

FedCap group invests in small intell contractor

A private equity group has made an investment in Global Resource Solutions, and the company is restructuring its senior leadership.

DISA plans Oracle Financials project

The Defense Information Systems Agency is gathering data on at least five task areas for a project to implement Oracle Financials.

333 join Navy's Seaport-E contract

Another 333 contractors have been added to the Navy's huge IT services contract.

Lessons my parents taught me

Editor Nick Wakeman draws a parallel between his days in the family restaurant and the competitive drive of today's government contractors.