COVID19

PROJECT 38: Our pick of the episodes worth a second listen

We produced nearly 50 episodes of our podcast in 2021. Here is a sampling of those that will offer insights and lessons of equal value in 2022 as they were when first released.

  • By Nick Wakeman

PSC: Make COVID cost relief provision permanent for contractors

The Professional Services Council says making permanent the COVID-19 relief provision for contractors to recoup some labor costs will come in handy the next time another emergency happens.

  • By Ross Wilkers

Pentagon auditors offer some detail on COVID reimbursements to contractors

The Defense Department's inspector general has released some detail on how the Pentagon has been reimbursing contractors for some paid leave during the pandemic but, only some.

  • By Ross Wilkers

PROJECT 38: SAIC CEO on how focus drives the company's success

Nazzic Keene has led Science Applications International Corp. for just over one year. Listen to this podcast conversation with Editor-in-Chief Nick Wakeman on how Keene's priorities continue to drive the company forward, plus how COVID-19 is complicating everything.

Fiscal 2021: The new normal and beyond

The market is being permanently changed by the Covid-19 pandemic and here's how what these new fundamentals mean to you and your company as you plan for 2021.

  • By Mark Amtower

PROJECT 38: How the Top 100's telecom giants keep us connected during the pandemic

In this Project 38 episode, Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers talks with top public sector executives from the 2020 Washington Technology Top 100’s three highest-ranked telecommunications firms on their work to keep government agencies and people connected during the coronavirus pandemic.

  • By Ross Wilkers
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PROJECT 38: Inside BAE's Top 100 strategy and COVID-19's impact on operations

BAE Systems Inc. CEO Tom Arseneault explains why the company moved quickly to buy the military GPS and airborne radio units from Raytheon Technologies and he shares how COVID-19 has impacted the company's operations.

Distance Work: A three generation perspective

As we wrap up our eight-part series exploring the challenges and opportunities of remote work, our three commentators share their personal experiences working from home and what worked and what didn't.

  • By John M. Kamensky, MIchaela Drust and Sheri Fields

Brillient tapped for COVID work at IRS

Brillient will help the Internal Revenue Service to automate processes involved in its response to the CARES Act.

  • By Nick Wakeman

TOP 100: CenturyLink's Level 3 deal bears fruit

CenturyLink acquired Level 3 in late 2017 and the integration of that business is starting to pay off in the federal market as task orders flow under the massive Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions vehicle.

  • By Ross Wilkers

TOP 100: Verizon Public Sector embraces customer-facing model

Verizon Public Sector sees opportunities driven by customer demand for fast solutions as the market adjust to COVID-19 pandemic.

  • By Ross Wilkers

TOP 100: AT&T strategy bears fruit during COVID pandemic

AT&T has been investing heavily in recent years and its grown its FirstNet offering. Both are paying off for AT&T as its customers work through the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • By Ross Wilkers

National Guard plans all-virtual cyber exercise

The National Guard is taking its annual Cyber Shield training exercise virtual due to COVID-19 with a spotlight on information operations.

  • By Lauren C. Williams
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Renewal of CARES Act Section 3610 faces tough road

Few argue that an extension of section 3610 of the CARES Act isn't needed but getting there is a whole other story.

  • By James Fontana

EIS and software-defined networks to play key role as operations bounce back from COVID

In the post-pandemic environment, the software-defined network capabilities of GSA's EIS contract might hold the key for more dynamically managed networks.

  • By Mark Rockwell

6 challenges managers of remote teams must master

As workers have shifted to remote work, the challenge for managers often had little to do with technology and more to do with leadership.

  • By John M. Kamensky and MIchaela Drust

PROJECT 38: GovCon's most important number isn't strictly about a dollar sign

In this episode of Project 38, Kea Matory of the National Defense Industrial Association updates us on a hoped for extension of Section 3610 of the CARES Act, the provision provides relief to contractors with employees sidelined due to COVID-19. It is set to expire Sept. 30.

The 'is,' 'was' and 'gonna be' world of BD

The business development world has been rocked by COVID-19 with organizations finding ways to operate in a pandemic, but now is also the time to focus on what the new world of BD will be like when we emerge from the crisis.

  • By Bill Scheessele

PROJECT 38: COVID-19 as a trigger for innovation

Science Applications International Corp.'s Charles Onstott explains how COVID-19 is an innovation trigger that is changing how we work and the technologies that we rely to make decision, protect our health and increase our security.

DOD considers lump COVID payment to contractors

Ellen Lord, the Defense Department's chief buyer, said DOD might make a single payment to contractors for COVID-19 claims rather than negotiating contract-by-contract.

  • By Lauren C. Williams

CACI's latest tech-focused acquisition explains larger push

CACI International makes another technology-focused acquisition and this deal also helps show how the company aims to further evolve its business mix in an uncertain economic and budget environment.

  • By Ross Wilkers