Veritas Capital buys Lockheed Enterprise Integration Group

Lockheed Martin Corp. is selling its Enterprise Integration Group business to Veritas Capital for $815 million in cash, a decision based on the government’s increased concerns about perceived organizational conflicts of interest.

Contracting opportunities slow as economy struggles

Many of the largest federal contracts to be competed in fiscal 2011 are recompetes, according to market research firms FedSources and Input.

TCS adds former satellite CEO to government sales unit

TeleCommunication Systems Inc. has named Patrick Brant vice president sales and marketing of its Government Solutions Group.

ManTech wraps up purchase of QinetiQ security unit

ManTech International Corp. has completed its $60 million cash acquisition of QinetiQ North America’s Security and Intelligence Solutions business.

SRA seeks to strike gold with Platinum purchase

SRA International Inc. will pay approximately $90 million to acquire Platinum Solutions Inc., a privately held systems integrator and software developer for the federal government.

6 small-business issues too important to ignore

Small businesses face a tough market with a variety of factors that could hurt their growth. But there are a few bright spots.

Looming insourcing threat forces small biz to reposition itself

Fast 50 company BayFirst Solutions overcame early obstacles and now is working to protect its success during the insourcing trend.

Guident rides small wins to big growth

By sticking to its core customers and managing its growth, Guident has maintained a streak of fast-paced success.

Former No. 1 keeps up winning ways

After taking the No. 1 spot on Washington Technology's Fast 50 last year, HMS Technologies Inc., a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, brought in $31.2 million in government revenue in 2009 and ranks No. 11 on this year's list.

How FedStore became the fastest-growing small business in the federal market

FedStore Corp. made its first appearance on the Fast 50 last year at No. 7, reporting $28.05 million in federal sales in 2008. What did the Maryland-based company do in 2009 to leap to the top spot?

50 flourishing small businesses you need to know

The 2010 Fast 50 list showcases the success and challenges faced by small-business contractors, and it reveals the secrets behind their phenomenal growth.

2020 scores four wins to close out fiscal 2010

2020 Company LLC won a pair of single awards and captured spots on two large task order contracts.

Why Deltek bought Input

Deltek's acquisition of Input creates a powerful source of critical information for contractors.

How to land a superstar executive

Recruiting top-level government contractor executives involves a feeling-out process, something akin to a dance, before negotiations can begin. Both sides have certain restrictions and play their hands close to the vest.

4 reasons why you should take risks

Bill Scheessele of MBDi tells how the founders of companies appearing on Washington Technology's Fast 50 list took risks, learned from their failures and experienced great success as a result.

One way hot tech meets cold cash

American Security Challenge creates a forum where entrepreneurs can meet potential customers and in some cases find new sources of funding.

No summer doldrums for Citizant’s fed contracts pursuit

Citizant Inc. won new government contracts that combined are worth approximately $42 million over the next five years, the company reported today.

Experts warn: Government ill-prepared for cyberattacks

An overwhelming percentage of security experts say cyberattacks against companies and government are increasing but neither group is properly equipped to protect itself, according to a cybersecurity survey released today.

SAIC names new manager of health solutions business

Stephen Comber was named general manager of Science Applications International Corp.’s Health Solutions business unit Oct. 1. He will report to Joe Craver, president of SAIC’s Infrastructure, Energy, Health and Product Solutions Group.

San Diego security firm acquires HBE of New Jersey

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Inc., a national security solutions provider based in San Diego, is acquiring Henry Bros. Electronics Inc. through the purchase of all outstanding shares of HBE stock at approximately $7 a share, equivalent to about $45 million in cash.