Protest holds up pool awards for GSA human capital support vehicle

GSA is moving forward with awards across two pools of its $5.75 billion human capital and training vehicle, but all of the second pool is on hold while a protest in the federal courts is resolved.

Task order protests continue steady rise

The number of protests that involve task orders have grown steadily over the last 10 years, even as the overall number of protests have declined.

Raytheon, Airbus get second shot at huge satellite deal

Raytheon and Airbus will get a second chance at a large satellite and space data program now that the Space Development Agency has agreed to re-evaluate proposals.

Northrop objects to getting kicked off incumbent IRS contract

Northrop Grumman, a 22-year incumbent, is among three protesters who argue that they were unfairly evaluated for a series of Internal Revenue Service blanket purchase agreements for technical services to support tax season.

Deals keep coming for Arlington Capital's BlueHalo

Just two months into its creation through a roll-up, Arlington Capital Partners-backed BlueHalo closes two more deals to build on its cyber and signal intelligence capabilities.

IBM, Microsoft to prototype new supply of semiconductors

IBM and Microsoft will both prototype new ways to develop, manufacture and secure the military's supply chain for microelectronics.

What one person's transgender journey teaches about the power of change management

Cassandra Grace has spent a career honing her change management skills, so it was natural that she leaned on those skills as she embarked on her transgender journey. Her story conveys the power in all of us to make a positive change, whether personal, professional or corporate.

Gunnison follows acquisition with quick win

Gunnison closed its first acquisition last month and the new addition quickly booked a $50 million contract award.

Court ruling caps stellar 2020 of contract wins for Leidos

With the U.S. Court of Federal Claims ruling in its favor, Leidos can put a bow on its 2020 of big contract wins with the $7.7 billion Navy NGEN award and six others north of $1 billion now official.

Court denies Perspecta's NGEN protest

The Court of Federal Claims denies Perspecta's protest of the $7.7 billion Navy NGEN network services award that went to Leidos earlier this year.

Architect of Lockheed Martin dead at 89

Daniel Tellep, one of the primary architects behind the merger that made Lockheed Martin, has died at age 89.

IBM report highlights the power of data sharing

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the need for more robust data sharing among agencies and levels of government. A new report from IBM highlights the challenges, opportunities and power of greater data sharing.

With CMMC rolling out, this list of seven programs could touch 700 companies

The Defense Department has released seven contracts that it expects to be the first to include CMMC Level 3 requirements before they can be awarded.

DHS financial management support buy runs into a protest snag

The Homeland Security Department wants to modernize the systems supporting its chief financial officer but the $1 billion pact it awarded to seven companies has run into a protest by a disappointed bidder.

Small HR firm takes $110M Commerce managed services pact

It took years of preparation, but Golden Key Group can tout its win of $110 million Commerce Department human resource services contract that is a takeaway from a larger incumbent.

Delivery should be focus for Biden administration, 18F co-founder says

With government agencies spending billions each year to deliver services to agencies, improving delivery should be a Cabinet-level priority, says 18F co-founder Greg Godbout. What other advice does he have for the incoming Biden administration?

Northrop still in the IT game even with divestiture

Northrop Grumman's agreement to divest the IT services business doesn't mean the company is abandoning IT. In fact, Northrop and other large defense companies can't abandon IT by any stretch.

GSA makes progress on OASIS protests

The General Services Administration has made some progress toward resolving the handful of OASIS on-ramp protests it has faced.

Vertex faces second set of challenges over $485M Navy logistics contract

Vertex Aerospace has won a $485.3 million Navy logistics contract twice and is facing challenges from two disappointed bidders for a second time.

Army to rethink awards for $800M engineering contract

The Army is rethinking its decision to not include small businesses among the winners of its $800 million Total Engineering and Integration Services contract that went to three large incumbents.