L3Harris results mix pessimism and optimism

The core of L3Harris Technologies' business appears protected from the coronavirus pandemic's effects as federal contracting activity appears to move full-steam ahead. Other markets are much more problematic.

Leidos sees temporary COVID hit and a quick recovery

Leidos expects the COVID-19 pandemic to hit revenue by 2 percent this year, but also sees positive signs for the market as the country moves to reopen.

Perspecta's second acquisition centers on electronic warfare, cyber convergence

Just shy of two years since its launch, Perspecta makes the company's second acquisition and this deal centers on how electronic warfare and cybersecurity are closely linked.

BAE's US arm closes first deal with Raytheon

In buying an airborne radio unit, BAE Systems' U.S. subsidiary closes the first of two deals it arranged with what is now Raytheon Technologies.

Special Operations taps dozens for $950M professional services vehicle

Special Operations Command chooses dozens of companies for a $950 million professional services contract supporting domestic and international requirements.

Jacobs promotes exec to head federal & environmental unit

Jacobs elevates one of its vice presidents to senior VP for its federal and environmental solutions business.

As companies adjust to COVID, what changes are permanent remains a question

Several publicly-traded government contractors are reporting positive results as they adjust to life under quarantine, but what changes are permanent remains an open question.

ManTech, CACI report some shifts in business dynamic

ManTech International and CACI International describe to Wall Street how they have adjusted functionally to working with agencies during the pandemic and the impacts they have seen and expect to see.

How the defense giants are gauging COVID-19 impacts

Defense companies are making moves in an effort to protect their supply chains as COVID-19 continues to create some dysfunction in the market with the potential for more. Some have altered their expectations for the year too.

CGI secures final CDM DEFEND cyber order

CGI Group lands the sixth and final task order for cyber integration and consulting services to federal agencies through the governmentwide CDM DEFEND program.

ASRC Federal appoints new CEO

ASRC Federal promotes now-former Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Felix to the CEO post.

Accenture takes Commerce, VA IT modernization jobs

Accenture's federal arm wins $430 million in IT modernization contracts with the Commerce and Veterans Affairs departments, though one could still face a protest challenge.

E3/Sentinel stands up board of advisers

E/3 Sentinel stands up a new board of advisers to help steer its strategy of further climbing the middle tier.

Booz Allen to extend CMS marketplace integration work

Booz Allen Hamilton will continue its role as lead systems integrator for the marketplace that individuals and businesses use to buy private health insurance.

AI firm clinches $258M Air Force push alert contract

Venture-backed artificial intelligence outfit Dataminr takes a $258 million contract to develop a push alert system for the Air Force.

DOD previews $1.5B professional services recompete

The Defense Department gives an early glimpse at the $1.5 billion recompete of a professional services contract used by its top acquisition official.

Coalfire completes sale to new private equity owner

Coalfire goes from being owned by multiple private equity investors to now having a single PE backer as the cyber advisory firm looks for growth in the Defense Department's CMMC cybersecurity standards.

What small businesses are saying about COVID-19 impacts

Small business contractors are reporting cash flow and other financial issues in a new survey to explore the impacts of COVID-19 amid steps by their largest customer and industry partners to try and mitigate negative effects.

Leidos clears protest hurdle to secure $4B Energy recompete

Leidos can now officially celebrate clearing the second of two largest recompete hurdles: a $4 billion Energy Department contract to restore a former nuclear production site.

How Lockheed sees COVID-19 affecting its partners

Lockheed Martin had a plan to help its supply chain partners get through the COVID-19 pandemic and now is describing what the crisis is doing to some of those companies.