Companies
CACI opens up more on its Arka acquisition and the path forward
In talking with Wall Street, CACI CEO John Mengucci gives an example of where Arka's agentic artificial intelligence tech is in use today and its potential moving forward.
Contracts
VA seeks industry ideas for contact center tech upgrade
The agency is asking for artificial intelligence applications including conversational voice bots and chatbots with multilingual capabilities.
Companies
DOD completes $1B investment in L3Harris missile solutions unit
L3Harris Technologies is keeping an 80% stake in the solid rocket motor production business, which is becoming a public company.
Companies
Fortem receives new Lockheed backing, Reliable Robotics completes Series B raise
Autonomous flight and supporting technologies to help avoid accidents is a common thread in both of these investment rounds.
Contracts
DHS takes first step in Cumulus cloud award process
The Homeland Security Department is entering into direct contracts with the four major hyperscalers and setting up a separate, multiple-award vehicle as part of this enterprise cloud effort.
Contracts
OMB seeks details from agencies on their commercial buying, or lack thereof
A new White House budget office memo also outlines what agencies have to do if they want to go down the non-commercial contracting route and who has the approval power over it.
Companies
DOD, GSA switch out contractors for resource support program
Accenture's 2025 contract is cancelled as Leidos receives a new award to support 4.7 million services members and their families.
Companies
Delivery, tech and operations leadership moves across the market
A former USPTO chief information officer takes up a new private sector role and the air traffic control overhaul effort also features in this key hire and promotion listing.
Podcasts
WT 360: Noblis and its next 30 years
CEO Mile Corrigan discusses technology transition efforts and venture investments as federal agencies seek faster lab-to-field solutions.
Companies
AEVEX fetches $320M in IPO proceeds
AEVEX is the latest government contractor to tap into the public markets amid renewed investor interest in the defense industry.
Contracts
Gruenbaum heading for the exit from GSA
Laura Stanton will lead the General Services Administration’s acquisition shop on an interim basis.
Contracts
Optum's federal arm wins $1.6B military care contract
The Remote Health Reserve Program supports efforts by active duty, reserve and National Guard components to maintain a deployable force.
Contracts
State embarks on search for new content management software platform
The State Department is succinct with this line its request for information: “Custom-built or unproven solutions will not be considered.”
Companies
Kentro, Lynker elevate new CEOs from within
The now-former chief executives for both companies are staying involved as board chairs.
Companies
Citra, Turion detail their newest capital raises
Washington Harbour Partners led the Series A and B rounds for these startups focused on space, which is a priority area for the investment firm.
Companies
Lockheed boosts its venture investment fund to $1B
Lockheed Martin Ventures' core focus areas include quantum computing, autonomy, directed energy and computer chips.
Contracts
Air Force Research Lab cancels $10B vehicle
Air Force leaders will reassess the strategy for acquiring research-and-development support from industry.
Companies
AeroVironment's new CFO, COO and more leadership moves across the market
Key hires and promotions for human resources, technology and corporate development also feature in our new listing. A "WT Top 25" company's board adds two new members as well.
Opinion
Public offerings put GovCon in a new spotlight as SpaceX's listing looms
Think the recent run of initial public offerings over the past 16 months were big? Get ready for SpaceX to break all-time records, and its IPO is one all of GovCon should care about, even if your company does not launch anything at all.
Podcasts