TOP 100: Smartronix using deals, awards to build on cloud expertise

Smartronix is pursuing growth opportunities by adding and expanding capabilities around cloud migration and digital transformation.

Amendments doing little to clarify CIO-SP4 confusion

Concerns and confusion around the CIO-SP4 solicitation's requirements continue despite letters from the Professional Services Council and more amendments from the National Institutes of Health's procurement shop.

Shield AI acquires firm that beat a human pilot

A company whose artificial intelligence engine beat a human-piloted fighter jet gets acquired in a deal the buyer hopes will speed deployment of that technology.

Protests over $10B DHS IT contract back under consideration

Two companies that we mistakenly reported to be out of the competition for a $10 billion Homeland Security Department's IT contract never left the competition. Now their protests are once again under consideration.

VTG 'dazzles' with Navy laser win

VTG will install laser systems on five Navy destroyers to knock out the sensors of unmanned aerial systems that threaten them.

CACI records another big win at Defense Threat Reduction Agency

CACI International extends its streak with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency by winning a $1.4 billion task order that will builds on the 14 years CACI has supported the DTRA's mission.

CIO-SP4 amendments clear out most early protests, extend due date

Several amendments to the $50 billion CIO-SP4 solicitation have helped clear the bulk of early protests and the proposal submission deadline is now Aug. 4. But other changes are likely as requirements on teaming agreements and other items are tightening.

TOP 100: IBM makes big move toward transformation

IBM plans to split later this year in a transformation that the No. 33 Top 100 company sees as letting it focus on driving forward a hybrid cloud vision.

REMINDER: Fast 50 nominations due Aug. 6

We've opened the nomination process for the 2021 Washington Technology Fast 50, where we will rank the fastest growing small businesses in the market. The deadline is Aug. 6 but don't delay.

SAIC pushes back on lost $2.5B NASA IT contract

Science Applications International Corp. isn't taking the loss of a $2.5 billion NASA IT and communications infrastructure contract lightly and is protesting the award of that work to Leidos.

Darkblade deal adds second pillar to Intrepid

Private equity-backed Intrepid Solutions & Services has acquired Darkblade Solutions to build out the second of three pillars to serve defense and national security customers.

NCI protects its turf with CMS win

NCI has protected a decades-long relationship with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by winning a professional services contract for appeals management support.

What the New York Times misses about DOD's meetings with Amazon

A New York Times article indicates it's scandalous that Defense Department officials met with commercial technology executives. But more of those meetings are needed and not less.

Inside the 2021 Washington Technology Top 100

Here is our latest coverage and analysis of companies on the 2021 Washington Technology Top 100 and what makes these the most successful companies competing in the government sector.

Northrop, NASA finalize $935M moon orbiter contract

Northrop Grumman will continue development of a space station to circle the moon and support landings, as well as provide the infrastructure for deep space science.

Maximus' deals set the stage for more growth

Maximus has steadily climbed the Top 100 by making blockbuster acquisitions. For 2021 alone, it has two major deals and a new federal leader that have the firm poised for more growth.

Air Force asks for reconsideration of $4B protest that went against them

The Air Force has asked the Government Accountability Office to rethink a decision to sustain a protest filed by ManTech International involving a highly classified, $4 billion contract.

Oracle, Mythics win second shot at ICE cloud infrastructure competition

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency will start over on acquiring cloud infrastructure services after protests complained the agency was wrong to specify it wanted the Amazon and Microsoft offerings.

Deadline extended for Industry Innovator Awards

We've extended the deadline until July 16 for our annual Industry Innovator Awards program, so get your nominations ready and celebrate the innovation you have delivered to your customers.

SAIC creates chief climate scientist post

Science Applications International Corp. has created a new position of chief climate scientist and hired a nearly four-decade government veteran to lead the company's work in that area.