ICF makes cybersecurity move with acquisition

ICF International Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Jacob & Sundstrom Inc., an information technology security firm that specializes in cybersecurity and identity management services to federal civilian and defense agencies.

Global Defense unveils IPO

Global Defense Technology & Systems Inc., a provider of defense technologies to the national security community, made its initial public offering of common stock today.

Industry's wish list for procurement reform

Now that Daniel Gordon has become the new administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, it's a good time to review what industry wants his agenda to be.

Readers offer fresh source for news tips

Reader comments have put Washington Technology on the trail of hot stories in the government market.

Miller named CEO of Spacenet government solutions

Susan Miller has joined Spacenet Inc. as chief executive officer of the company’s Spacenet Integrated Government Solutions division.

5 government contracting myths busted

Deltek's survey of government contractors pokes holes in the conventional wisdom of growth, mergers and acquisitions and government audits.

9 questions and answers about the TASC deal

Here are the need-to-knows for partners, competitors and customers of TASC.

BAE fills spot vacated by Hudson's promotion

BAE Systems Inc. has named Robert Murphy president of its Systems Land and Armaments Group, succeeding Linda Hudson, who was recently appointed president and chief executive offer.

NVTC's Kilberg named to McDonnell transition team

Bobbie Kilberg, president and chief executive officer of the Northern Virginia Technology Council, has been named one of five co-chairs for Virginia Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell’s transition team.

ManTech, QinetiQ NA name new hires to key posts

ManTech International Corp. has named Sally Sullivan executive vice president for business development. QinetiQ North America has hired Mary Craft as senior vice president for national systems in the Mission Solutions Group.

6 reasons to love the Government Contractor Awards Gala

The annual awards program honors companies and individuals, and serves as a reminder about what's good about government contracting.

QinetiQ NA taps Crouch to lead technology solutions unit

J.D. Crouch II has been named president of QinetiQ North America’s Technology Solutions Group. He succeeds William Ribich.

Major defense players soldier on with positive quarterly results

The Big 5 defense prime contractors remain resilient in their performance and moderately optimistic about their future prospects

What drives today's federal market?

TechAmerica's Vision forecast provides critical insights into the trends driving government contracting in today's market.

10 stories you've been following

A round up of the top news stories for October.

Time for a hard look at marketing strategies

Because of the business climate, government contractors are taking a hard look at their strategic marketing and making adjustments to their business development strategies.

Marketing strategies that help you win

Tips on how to use marketing to capture your customers' attention even before an RFP is issued.

Raytheon completes purchase of BBN Technologies

Raytheon Co. has completed its acquisition of BBN Technologies Inc., a provider of critical solutions for national defense and security missions.

Susan Carter assumes CFO post at KBR

Susan Carter has been appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer at KBR Inc., effective Oct. 29, upon the retirement of Kevin DeNicola.

Linda Hudson named to lead BAE Systems

Linda Hudson has been named chief operating officer at BAE Systems plc, and president and chief executive officer of BAE Systems Inc.