GAO sheds light on IBM-Amazon CIA battle
GAO says the CIA fell short in how it evaluated pricing and relaxed a key technical requirement for Amazon. The spy agency now has 60 days to decide whether it'll recompete the $600 million contract.
Who’s who on DHS Eagle II (so far)?
Awards under the $22 billion Homeland Security Department Eagle II contract have been coming out in bunches. We breakdown the primes and teams that have won to date.
More awards for $22B Eagle contract
More winners have been announced for the $22 billion DHS Eagle II contract. This time, service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses were named to the growing list of winners.
Social Security plans $210M EMC buy
The Social Security Administration is planning a 10-year, $210 million contract to buy EMC products and services to support its mainframe computers.
Citizant wins $38M in task orders to support IRS
Citizant has won five task orders with the IRS to provide software development, systems operations and maintenance and program management support.
What the Amazon-IBM battle says about the market
IBM's protest of Amazon's CIA cloud computing contract is about more than just two companies squaring off over a $600 million contract. It's about a new player in the market, and a shift in what the government expects from its contractors.
IBM battles Amazon over $600M CIA cloud deal
IBM has protested the awarding of a $600 million CIA cloud computing contract to Amazon Web Services and a decision is expected from GAO within the next few weeks.
4 trends driving today's market
For capture management professionals, today's market is marked by rapid change, a frantic pace, uncertainty and a need to focus on the basics of business development. At least, that's what editor Nick Wakeman thinks.
Northrop sells combat simulators to Warner Robins
Northrop Grumman has won a task order under the GSA's Alliant vehicle to provide the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center with its combat simulator system.
DHS releases $100M ID management RFP
Get your proposals ready. DHS has set a July 1 deadline for a 10-year, $100 million contract for identity management products and services to implement HSPD-12.
Big data could help more accurately predict weather
Big data is the future of forecasting; using it could help prevent or temper disasters like Superstorm Sandy or the recent devastating tornado that hit Moore, Okla.
A cautionary word about strategic sourcing
As the government rushes forward with strategic sourcing, PSC President Stan Soloway advices caution because how and where strategic sourcing gets applied can be the difference between a win and lose for both sides.
EPA IG kicks off audit of Lockheed cloud project
EPA's inspector general has kicked off an audit of the agency's recently completed migration of its email and collaboration software to the cloud.
Fast 50 call for nominations
The nomination period has opened for the annual Washington Technology Fast 50 list, which ranks the 50 fastest growing small businesses in the government market.
Three contractors win $200M VA contract for mobile technologies
The Veterans Affairs Department has awarded three companies a $200 million contract for acquisition of mobile technologies and services.
Opinion
The noise surrounding LPTA, sequestration masks a deeper shift in the market
In this exclusive analysis, Washington Technology explores how the noise surrounding lowest price contracting and budget cuts are disguising a profound shift in the market. In part one of a two-part series, industry expert Jim Kane explores how this shift impacts contractors and the risks they take on in their government projects.
15 small-biz teams win $22B DHS Eagle 2 awards
Fifteen companies will compete for task orders under the $22 billion DHS Eagle 2 contract to provide IT program support services such as strategic planning, enterprise architecture and data management. We breakdown the winners and their teammates.
DRC wins option to extend work under Veteran Affairs contract
Dynamics Research Corp. has won a contract option with the Veterans Affairs Department to extend the work that the company was doing under the Veterans Relationship Management Portfolio Monitoring and Coordination contract.
Sevatec wins $117M contract with Federal Highway Administration
Sevatec has won a contract with the Federal Highway Administration to provide a number of services and to provide life cycle support of its infrastructure.
Get ready. Furlough details starting to emerge
More details are emerging about the Defense Department's plans to furlough 800,000 civilian employees. Get out and talk to your customers to prepare for the impact and don't forget these critical questions.
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