Opinion
COMMENTARY: New OMB memo ignores the small business impacts of contract consolidation
The federal government's push to centralize procurement at the General Services Administration disregards the history of how strategic sourcing initiatives hurt small business participation.
Companies
Microsoft's global public sector chief Angela Heise steps down
Phillippe Rogge, Vodafone Germany's former CEO and a Microsoft veteran, will take over leadership of the group Heise has led for the past three years.
Contracts
New OMB memo lays out GSA's plan to consolidate contracts
New rules are coming that will require agencies to use existing government-wide vehicles and best-in-class contracts before creating new ones.
Companies
Deep Water Points hires consulting vet as CEO
Naval Aggarwal will lead the firm's strategic priorities of helping government contractors identify and pursue growth opportunities.
Companies
McGinn leaves GMU’s GovCon Center for new role at CSIS
The former Pentagon official will launch a new industry-focused organization at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Companies
AIS acquires analytics provider to expand AI offerings
Applied Information Sciences is also adding the departments of Justice and Homeland Security as customers, as well as the FBI.
Contracts
GAO pushes back on making losers pay for failed bid protests
The watchdog agency cites a lack of data and potential harm to competition in rejecting a congressional proposal.
Companies
CACI chairman Mike Daniels dies after cancer battle
The long-time tech leader is being remembered for his character and business achievements.
Contracts
18 companies to continue protests over $60B VA IT contract
A new round in the legal battle over T4NG2 starts to take shape after a deadline passes for protesters to decide whether to continue or drop out.
Contracts
NATO seeks custom software tool to test cryptographic standards compliance
The alliance wants cost estimates for conformance testing tool as part of efforts to standardize key management across member nations.
Contracts
T4NG2 protest case to continue as companies meet court deadlines
A new set of complaints and motions for judgment have been filed regarding the $60 billion Veterans Affairs Department IT vehicle.
Contracts
GDIT books $143M Navy electronic warfare contract
The company will develop and deploy new solutions for a variety of platforms including aircraft and drones.
Contracts
Three more protesters drop out of T4NG2 case
But 22 protests remain open in federal court as a Monday deadline looms for decisions on whether or not to continue their arguments regarding the $60 billion Veterans Affairs Department IT vehicle.
Companies
Workday launches government subsidiary
The web-based human capital software company set up this unit, led by Lynn Martin, to tailor its operations to the needs of federal agencies.
Contracts
When the cloud eats your contract: a cautionary tale from GAO
A failed protest by MetTel is an example of how some long-standing market players risk being sidelined by federal modernization.
Contracts
FAR overhaul targets risk-averse acquisition culture
Larry Allen, the General Services Administrator's chief acquisition officer, says regulatory changes must be paired with leadership support for innovation.
Contracts
Trump’s commercial procurement push derails fight over $365M Army contract
The cancellation of SETA III likely ends a year-long protest battle at U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Companies
Beyond reseller pacts: How government contractors are building strategic tech partnerships
New alliances involving Accenture, Palantir, Science Applications International Corp. and ServiceNow reflect a broader industry shift in how commercial innovation is delivered to federal agencies.
Contracts
Boeing wins $2.8B Space Force contract for nuclear communications satellites
The Evolved Strategic Satellites will provide jam-resistant communications to support U.S. nuclear command and control systems.
Contracts