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.

Comsovereign makes first move toward acquisition

5G consortium Comsovereign Corp. signs a letter of intent to make an acquisition that would be its first since the merger with Drone Aviation.

Agriculture chooses 7 for $500M IT services BPA

The Agriculture Department awards seven companies places on a $500 million blanket purchase agreement for broad IT services.

L3Harris takes $1B Space Force contract

L3Harris Technologies wins a $1.2 billion contract to help the new Space Force modernize the military's space surveillance systems.

KBR's board adds Dugle

KBR's board of directors elects former Engility CEO Lynn Dugle as a new member.

Coronavirus poised to drive more demand for ICF services at CDC

ICF expects to see an uptick in demand for communications support as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confronts the coronavirus.

Army's $82B LOGCAP V contract moves along but other protest bumps may lie ahead

The Army had a start date in mind for its $82 billion LOGCAP V global logistics contract been it has been fraught with protests by multiple parties, and a final resolution may still be further away.