Top 20 civilian contracts for 2011

We rank the largest contract opportunities coming out of civilian agencies in 2011. Are you positioned to chase $29 billion in task orders?

Deltek makes $26M deal for FedSources

The company acquires the rival of its Input acquisition in a bid to broaden research and consulting capabilities.

Deltek's FedSources deal opens new chapter in market research

The combination of Input and FedSources is seen as inevitable by some but could open opportunities for other market research firms.

Women in Technology names 2011 leadership award finalists

Women in Technology has selected 40 finalists in 12 categories for its leadership awards. Winners will be named in May.

20 capture $1B Justice IT prize

Justice Department awards its IT Support Services IV contract to 20 companies who will now compete for task orders.

TASC wins $97M weapons support contract

The company's team will support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency with advisory and assistance services.

Former DynCorp exec Dan Bannister dies

Dan Bannister leaves a legacy of business success and community service. His funeral will be held March 18.

Fiscal crisis creates unique business opportunity

Now is the time to move beyond rhetoric and into action by forming true partnerships with government.

20 hot defense contracts for 2011 and beyond

Our annual roundup of defense contracts includes 20 contracts with ceilings that total $161 billion. Which ones will you pursue?

TASC names new CEO

TASC CEO Wood Parker retires and the board names David Langstaff as CEO.

GTEC acquired for $315M by private equity firm

Global Defense Technology and Systems acquisition by a private equity firm reinforces company's business strategy.

Deltek names new leader of Input unit

Deltek hires veteran of paid content to expand its Input market research footprint.

Evolving market conditions create opening for new investment bank

John Allen and Susan Gabay, formerly of BB&T Capital, launch Bluestone Capital Partners to serve the middle market.

Would a shutdown equal layoffs for contractors?

Most contractors expect to keep working during a government shutdown, but nearly a quarter believe there will be layoffs.

Booz Allen names new chief operating officer

Company taps 20-year veteran for new post as COO.

Who’s still in the hunt for VA’s $12B prize?

Interest is high on who made the cut to continue pursuing the Veterans Affairs Department's $12 billion IT modernization contract known as T4.

Lockheed finds buyer for PAE business

Lockheed Martin finds private equity buyer for PAE unit as part of its divestiture plan.

VA moves forward with $12B acquisition

The huge IT opportunity moves to the next round of competition as VA informs bidders who made the cut and who didn't.

IBM's Watson heads to medical school

IBM partners with Nuance Communications and a pair of medical schools for research on health care analytics.

The golden opportunity of deep budget cuts

The IT infrastructure cuts at some agencies create the chance to rethink the contractor-customer relationship, writes Editor Nick Wakeman.