Phoenix Logistics wins $516M Army training tech contract

Phoenix Logistics bests one other bid for a $516 million contract to help the Army further develop a training technology platform.

COVID 19 tests contractor resiliency

The government contracting industry is known for its ability to successfully weather the ups and downs of the economy but the coronavirus pandemic is putting that long-cherished reputation to the test.

NIH moves closer to finalizing CIO-SP3 SB on-ramp

The National Institutes of Health's IT acquisition arm makes its list of apparent winners known for the CIO-SP3 Small Business on-ramp and moves one step closer to completion.

Cerner gets new chair, board members for government advisory panel

Cerner's government board of advisers elects a new chairman and also elects four new members to steer the health IT company's public sector strategy.

New Lockheed CEO marks shift for world's largest defense firm

Lockheed Martin has turned to its board of directors for its new leader, and not the typical insider, as CEO Marillyn Hewson announces that she'll step down in June.

Perspecta board adds former NRO director

Perspecta's board of directors elects a new member in Betty Sapp, former director of the National Reconnaissance Office.

What's on Parsons' 2020 agenda with its IPO in the rearview mirror

Parsons Corp.'s second act as a publicly-traded company began 10 months ago with a traditional IPO and 2020 figures to be one of continued transformation for the company. The immediate term though presents the challenge all businesses are facing in navigating the coronavirus outbreak.

As coronavirus spreads, contractors brace for a 'shutdown of another kind'

The ongoing coronavirus outbreak is pushing contractors and customers alike to prepare for something like a government shutdown but still very different.

AEVEX to get new private equity owners

Defense technology outfit AEVEX Aerospace will go from having one private equity owner to a pair, both of which are familiar names in the market.

Navy extends Perspecta's hardware work for NGEN

Perspecta gets a four-month, $62.1 million extension of the hardware portion of its NGEN contract as the transition to HP Inc. continues.

GSA lays out OASIS on-ramp award timeline as more protests hit

The General Services Administration updates prospective bidders on when it expects to make additional awards for the OASIS contract vehicle's on-ramp process as more companies complain about their elimination.

Palantir gains foothold in Navy

Palantir Technologies makes more headway in the defense market by capturing an $80 million Navy contract for data collection software.

With deal done, Enlightenment Capital-backed 'IntelliBridge' launches

With an acquisition now closed, the newly-named "IntelliBridge" launches with the backing of Enlightenment Capital.

Cyber firm ready for next step with new backing

Cyber firm RunSafe is entering the next phase of its strategy to offer software that works to immunize affected resources and leave the rest alone. The company now has the backing of Lockheed Martin's venture arm to help in that journey.

$82B LOGCAP V fight appears to have an end in sight

The long-running legal fight over the Army's $82 billion LOGCAP V logistics contract seems to be almost over and companies involved can at least move ahead in some respects.

Govplace hires new sales chief

IT reseller and integrator Govplace adds a new senior vice president of sales to its leadership team.

General Atomics buys radar tech outfit

General Atomics closes its deal to buy a company that focuses on synthetic aperture radar technology and related services.

Verizon chosen again for $525M Social Security phone system contract

Verizon has for the second time been chosen for a $525 million Social Security Administration phone system contract after its first award was pulled back due to protests.

Seven picked for $990M DIA data collection contract

Seven companies take spots on a $990 million data collection contract with the Defense Intelligence Agency.

Expression Networks secures $121M DISA spectrum support contract

Expression Networks books a $121 million contract to help the Defense Information Systems Agency automate electromagnetic spectrum activities.