Companies
Boecore builds out cyber, AI chops with new acquisition
The Enlightenment Capital-backed company makes its third purchase within eight months as it adds capabilities in the defense and space sectors.
Contracts
HII misses out on IT contract with low-ball staffing proposal
The federal court system's administrative agency said HII's personnel plan showed a lack of understanding about the work needed to be done.
Contracts
DHA releases sample tasks for $700M software development vehicle
The Defense Health Agency is seeking to give industry a clearer picture of what it is asking for through the contract called DevMAC.
Contracts
FBI to rethink BPA program following protests
A "clarification" from the agency on the solicitation means the eliminated bidders are back into the competition.
Contracts
NGA faces challenges to $250M cyber award
A pair of disappointed bidders want a second shot at this National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency contract reserved for small businesses.
Podcasts
WT 360's Info Session unpacks the government's two biggest health tech efforts
Adam Mazmanian of FCW and Edward Graham of Nextgov jump in for a review and look-ahead of two ongoing massive electronic health record integrations at the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments, the latter of which is the subject of intense scrutiny.
Contracts
Labor rates sunk Leidos' bid for $2.4B NSA contract
A decision on Booz Allen Hamilton's protest is still pending, but the Government Accountability Office's ruling on Leidos' protest gives a first peek inside the National Security Agency's evaluation.
Companies
Booz Allen invests in 'responsible' AI company
The government technology company's ventures arm backs a startup who designs its artificial intelligence platform to enable compliance, transparency and auditability.
Companies
Leidos' Krone credits people for the company's growth
In his last interview before retirement, Roger Krone reflects on the company's early struggles and what "put the bounce back in our step."
Contracts
Court hits GSA over handling of Polaris small biz contract
A federal judge has told the General Services Administration to change how it evaluates past experience examples and pricing. The implications could stretch beyond just this one governmentwide IT contract.
Companies
Lumen promotes new federal sales lead
Jason Schulman has been with the company for 15 years and has held several leadership positions in the federal market.
Opinion
Another six-month extension for CIO-SP3
This takes place as the National Institutes of Health's IT acquisition arm works to clear out over 100 protests against the CIO-SP4 IT contract.
Contracts
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau looks to boost cyber posture
The competition is underway for a set blanket purchase agreements to meet CFPB's cybersecurity needs and add protections to the financial data it holds.
Contracts
DARPA looking for flaws in business systems
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency wants to better understand what leads to breakdowns in these systems.
Companies
SAIC lays out blueprint for growth in 'resilient' market
While not ignoring economic headwinds, Science Applications International Corp. has given investors a picture of business opportunities that are fueled by cloud computing and enterprise IT.
Opinion
How the Air Force stuck with CACI for $5.7B IT contract
The company hired three former Air Force officials as part of its pursuit, but a conflict-of-interest investigation indicated that none of them brought insider information with them.
Contracts
DHA seeks comments on $700M application development vehicle
The Defense Health Agency is looking to transform how it delivers care and build off of its electronic health record integration program.
Opinion
Protests may complicate awards for $60B VA IT contract
A pair of protests land just as proposals are due for the Veterans Affairs Department's recompete of its go-to technology services vehicle.
Opinion
This court case could further shape commercial tech requirements in contracts
Percipient.AI says it has the right commercial data analytics tool for a National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency program and wants a federal judge to ensure it joins the prime contractor's team.
Opinion