Innovation needs more flexible funding, Thornberry says
The lead Republican for the House's defense committee hopes appropriators will see the wisdom in making funds for buying technology and research more flexible.
Opinion
Fraud dishonors service-disabled veterans
Too often sham companies are formed under the umbrella of the service-disabled, veteran-owned small business program, hurting legitimate companies and dishonoring all veterans.
Opinion
5 marketing strategies to fire your growth
Marketing expert Liz Harr shares the results of a new study that identifies five best practices to drive more growth.
Overstock backs away from commercial marketplace protest
Overstock.com has withdrawn its protest that claimed the General Services Administration is restricting competition for the commercial marketplace portal it wants to launch.
Opinion
Let's save GSA ASTRO's innovative 'bonus' for mid-tier bidders
GSA's ASTRO team has developed the Bootstrap Bonus to help small and mid-tier bidders bridge the point gap and compete in the full-and-open portion of the new contract vehicle.
AWS looks to expand record in JEDI lawsuit
A recent filing also takes a hard look at the timing of Defense Secretary Mark Esper's recusal in the case.
Podcasts
PODCAST: The art of matchmaking and the power of differentiation
Stephanie Alexander and Katie Bilek are the matchmakers at Govmates where they connect government customers with companies. In this interview with Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers, they share their perspective on issues such as non-traditional players in the market, small business challenges and what differentiation really means.
Air Force asks for $150M for Space Force software pilot
The Air Force's 2021 budget proposal includes $150 million for a software and digital technology pilot program for the new Space Force.
New Army intelligence system in the works for Middle East operations
The Army has started to develop a new contract as part of its "DCGS" intelligence system program with a focus on warfighter needs in Afghanistan, Kuwait and other parts of the Middle East.
Opinion
5 FedRAMP pitfalls and how to avoid them
Getting FedRAMP certified is a daunting journey. Here is a guide to the pitfalls that can make the process harder and how to avoid them.
Pacstar's evolution continues on the tactical edge
Pacstar has morphed from being a comms reseller to providing the equipment and technology on the battlefield. Next up is bringing ways to harness data and artificial intelligence at the tactical edge.
Is Verizon winning its LPTA battle with DISA?
Verizon has filed a pair of protests involving the use LPTA for a DISA task order to provide communications services to the Air Force. Each protest has pushed the Air Force to take a corrective action, but will it finally abandon LPTA?
FBI looks for better character recognition capabilities
In a push to improve its forensic accounting work, the FBI is turning to industry to find better character recognition capabilities that includes artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Podcasts
REPORTER's NOTEBOOK: Big news comes in bunches
The month of February started with a bang with several important news stories breaking within days of each other, including big news from Leidos, SAIC and the CIA. Editor Nick Wakeman and Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers give their take on what it all means.
Opinion
CMMC: What we know and why it matters
Publication of the CMMC standard culminates a year-long process notable for collaboration between DOD and industry. It is a good beginning but it is only a beginning.
More collaboration needed for R&D success
For the nation to remain technologically competitive, research organizations must boost collaboration and take advantage of outside investments.
AWS wants Trump deposition as part of JEDI fight
Amazon Web Services is going right to the top in its protest of the JEDI cloud infrastructure contract awarded to Microsoft by asking for deposition of President Trump and several high level DOD officials.
Podcasts
PODCAST: What's ahead with CMMC
The defense market is gearing up for the CMMC requirement but a lot of unanswered questions remain. Here's what we know so far and what to watch for in the weeks ahead.
INDUSTRY: Less oversight, more innovation
Defense company leaders said Congress may have to relax its oversight -- or at least learn to take leaps of faith -- when funding defense technology research if it wants to see dramatic improvements in capabilities.
Opinion
Beware the dangers of groupthink
Proposal color team reviews don't work because reviewers are too susceptible to the dangers of groupthink.
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