ECS founder Kapani buys new GovCon platform

Roy Kapani has acquired Seacorp with a plan to grow the Navy contractor, including through making more acquisitions.

Beta.Sam.Gov refresh is on the way. Fingers crossed.

A new design is soon to be revealed for the Beta.Sam.Gov portal that has created much frustration for industry users since its launch. Here's to hoping the changes are more than just being cosmetic.

GSA makes more OASIS on-ramp awards

The General Services Administration adds four more companies to the $50 billion OASIS professional services contract through its on-ramp process.

ICF fails to win second shot at Army cyber contract

ICF has lost a second chance to keep an incumbent contract for cyber research-and-development work after the Army defended its pick of a lower-priced bidder.

CACI battles to keep Cybercom contract

CACI International is protesting the loss of an incumbent contract worth a potential $200 million to support U.S. Cyber Command.

Dear DARPA: 'Profit' is not a dirty word

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency wants a tool to quickly determine if a bid has the proper level of profit. But the real question is why should DARPA care about your profits?

CAE USA issues challenge to $106.9M Space Force award

CAE USA is pushing back on the government's decision to award a $106.9 million Space Force training contract to a competitor.

PAE's Heller resigns as CEO

PAE's long-time CEO John Heller has told the company he will resign, effective March 19. Chief Financial Officer Charles Peiffer has been named interim leader.

SAIC appoints YouTube exec to board

SAIC has added a 10th person to its board in YouTube's lead health care executive Garth Graham.

DARPA starts effort to build modeling-as-a-service capability

The Defense Department is looking for ways to develop a framework for modeling and simulation on-demand so teams from the different branches and U.S. allies can develop and test new concepts.

LPTA protest lands in federal court

Vectrus and VS2 LLC are embroiled in a dispute over who is the rightful winner of a $250 million Army logistics contract that now is in federal court.

DHA starting innovation journey with $1.4B 'Workforce 3.0' contract

The Defense Health Agency will soon release the final solicitation for its $1.4 billion Workforce 3.0 contract to emphasize innovation and the use of non-traditional technology vendors.

Serco takes $600M Navy recompete

Serco has retained a $600 million contract to support Navy anti-terrorism and force protection efforts.

Navy to rethink its $500M jammer award

Northrop Grumman’s protest of a $500 million contract to L3Harris for a next-generation radio jammer must have struck a nerve with the Navy because the service is taking a second look at its award decision.

DARPA looks to fund AI research for helping mechanics and medics

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency wants proposals on how to create an artificial intelligence agent that can advise mechanics and battlefield medics through observation.

Companies close 109 deals in 2020 & private equity firms (barely) lead the way

We tracked 109 closed acquisitions in 2020 and just over half of them were made by private equity firms. Who is making the deals and what does that say about the market?

The industry execs on FCW's Federal 100 list for 2021

The 2021 edition of FCW's Federal 100 list is out in recognition of accomplishments and leadership across the government IT landscape. A total of 28 from industry were selected for this year's class.

M&A takes center stage at next WT Power Breakfast

Our next Washington Technology Power Breakfast on trends in mergers and acquisitions is on for March 19 with executives and seasoned industry analysts lined up to tell us what today's dealmaking says about the government market.

GSA lifts curtain on OASIS replacement

The General Services Administration has kicked off the process for gathering industry feedback on its "BIC MAC" contract to replace the $50 billion OASIS vehicle for professional services across the government.

Northrop protests Navy's selection of L3Harris for $500M Navy jammer program

Northrop Grumman is challenging the Navy's award of a $500 million contract to L3Harris Technologies for a next-generation jammer.