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