Bid protests hit decade-low and undermine calls for ‘loser pays’ reforms
Bid protests hit decade-low and undermine calls for ‘loser pays’ reforms
Companies
Arcfield enters the seas via acquisition
This is purchase number three for Arcfield since its formation in 2021 and with the backing of Veritas Capital's fund for the middle tier.
Companies
A trio of C-level moves to note at Booz Allen, Leidos and SAIC
Booz Allen Hamilton's chief financial officer is heading to a new industry altogether, while Leidos and Science Applications International Corp. detail their tech and growth chief hires.
Companies
Industry calls for US leadership in AI as a democratic imperative
Top tech firms are hoping a planned AI Export Program out of the Commerce Department will foster international consensus when it comes to promoting “democratic” AI frameworks and preventing “overly prescriptive” regulations.
Sponsor Content
All tides will rise: How hyper-personalized recruiting builds a stronger workforce
As federal priorities shift and workforce turnover looms, government contractors face a perfect storm of hiring challenges. Hyper-personalized recruiting strategies can minimize costly unwanted attrition, boost efficiency, and secure the right talent.
Opinion
How small businesses can adapt to new 8(a) and procurement realities
Understanding contracting officer motivations and pressures and strategically aligning your interests with theirs is more important than ever, writes BD and capture expert Ezekiel Russell.
Contracts
NDAA would let large contractors keep ‘non-traditional’ status indefinitely
This change would allow companies with billions in Pentagon contracts to maintain non-traditional status by keeping research-and-development cost allocations below a $1.1 million threshold.
Contracts
Commerce awards $150M advisory support pact
The Commerce Department lists customer experience management and enterprise architecture as key areas it wants industry support in developing strategies for.
Companies
NextPoint Group gets Godspeed's backing
The 21-year-old company works on software development and other IT-related efforts for defense and intelligence agencies.
Contracts
Lawmaker looks to shake up VA’s software management
Legislation from Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., prioritizes waste reduction when it comes to the roughly $1 billion that VA spends annually on software assets.
Podcasts
WT 360: How GovCon is crossing the bridge from 2025 to 2026
Stephanie Kostro, president of the Professional Services Council, joins Nick and Ross to unpack the trends and topics of GovCon in 2025 that will carry over into 2026. The post-shutdown catchup and prospects of another funding lapse among them.
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Unlocking the Future of Federal Travel and Spend Management
Discover how integrated spend management helps agencies boost transparency, reduce waste, and modernize payments.
Contracts
Air Force reopens $972M Northrop contract after conflict-of-interest allegations
Protests from Science Applications International Corp. and HII prompted the service to conduct an investigation after accusations that Northrop would be evaluating its own work.
Companies
Aretum returns to M&A with Veterans Engineering purchase
The Renovus-owned company adds a Veteran Affairs-focused company that focuses on cloud computing, cybersecurity and digital modernization.
Companies
A pair of CEO transitions and more leadership moves across the market
Other key promotions and hires featured in this listing include roles focused on business development, artificial intelligence, operations and health portfolio leadership.
Companies
US charges former Accenture employee with misleading feds on cloud platform’s security
Danielle Hillmer, most recently employed with SentinelOne, allegedly concealed a cloud product’s noncompliance with federal security regulations.
Contracts
NRC chooses 6 for $502M IT support pact
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission uses this blanket purchase agreement to bridge its technology resources with larger business strategies.
Companies
K2, Pryzm, South 8 and VATN detail their newest capital rounds
Venture activity featured in this listing centers around satellite manufacturing, acquisition management software, battery technology and autonomous underwater vehicles.
Contracts
Leidos wins $455M Air Force cloud architecture job
This piece of the service branch's Cloud One Next initiative concentrates on access to cloud computing services via automated, on-demand and self-service means.
Opinion
What your program manager hears every week (that your competitors would kill for)
Program managers hear the most valuable competitive intelligence about budgets, priorities and unmet needs. You just need to train them to recognize the value of those conversations, writes Nic Coppings, business development expert.
Contracts
OMB, OPM pitch new governmentwide HR system
A joint memo from OMB Director Russ Vought and OPM Director Scott Kupor Wednesday laid out plans to encompass all federal HR management data into a single technology platform by fiscal 2028.
Contracts