Contracts

NIH acquisition official seeks to clear up 'misconceptions' about CIO-SP4 process

Small businesses still have plenty to look forward to regarding this potential $50 billion vehicle, NITAAC Deputy Director Ricky Clark tells us.

Contracts

General Dynamics seeks second shot at FDA research work

The Food and Drug Administration chose another company for this $95 million award.

Contracts

DARPA kicks off prep for $1B contract

Work is underway on the recompete of this technical services vehicle that supports research efforts.

Companies

HHS works to expand its industrial base

The acquisition workforce and new operating groups are key focus items for the Health and Human Services Department.

Companies

Ashton Carter, innovative DOD secretary, dies at 68

As defense secretary during the Obama administration, Carter pushed for policies to modernize how the military buys technology and to open the door for women and transgender people to serve more fully.

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: New ManTech CEO shares his vision and keys for growth

ManTech CEO Matt Tait says their new owners in the Carlyle Group have told them this: ManTech needs to be ManTech to succeed in today's market. He tells editor Nick Wakeman what that means in this episode.

Contracts

DOD describes need for IT-rich facility management support

A new contract is under development to centralize the IT systems used for managing the Defense Department's physical assets.

Companies

Survey puts contractors at the bottom of customers' trust factor

Even the media ranked higher as a trusted source of news and information for federal agencies than their contractors, according to the most recent Marketing for the Public Sector report.

Contracts

FAA again gives more time for $2.4B IT contract bids

The Federal Aviation Administration remains at work on answering vendor questions, which could affect the proposals companies turn in.

Contracts

Air Force to rethink $12B nuclear weapon support award

The service branch receives recommendations on how it should do the re-evaluation for this 12-year contract.

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone?

Small business entrepreneur Walter Barnes III, founder of PM Consulting, shares his journey with Editor Nick Wakeman and offers advice on overcoming the hurdles and challenges he’s faced in the federal market.

Opinion

What a crane operator teaches about the power of communications

It takes training, trust and clear communications for a crane operator to safely lift and place tons of materials. The risk is high and the lessons for government contractors should be clear.

Companies

Cherokee Federal names new operating chief

The two-decade industry veteran's career includes senior roles at PAE, Lockheed Martin and General Electric.

Contracts

Polaris protests raise more questions about mentor-protege joint ventures

This $15 billion government-wide technology contract and a second with a $50 billion ceiling all focus on the same issue.

Contracts

Protests start for CIO-SP4 small business downselects

Ten companies have objected to their eliminations from the $50 billion IT contract.

Contracts

Unhappy bidders claim CIO-SP4 unfairly favors small firms with big business partners

Small businesses are receiving, and reacting negatively to, unsuccessful bid notices they received from the National Institutes of Health's IT acquisition arm regarding this $50 billion vehicle.

Companies

Boecore adds space capabilities through acquisition

The Enlightenment Capital-backed company closes its first transaction to add more skills in the space and strategic defense arenas.

Contracts

When better wasn't good enough for this $340M task order

HII had a higher non-price score that unfortunately for them, was not enough for the Navy to justify paying a higher price.

Contracts

DISA further details DEOS support contract

The Defense Information Systems Agency is keeping its focus on cyber and program management support amid several other changes to this program aiding the collaboration tool rollout.

Contracts

Fight over $1.5B Commerce IT contract goes to court

Four companies that missed out on an award are taking their protests up a notch.