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Alysha Sideman

Alysha Sideman is the online content producer for Washington Technology.

Former DC COO tapped to run Privia

Government contracting advisory company names Glenn Giles president and CEO

SECAF names finalists for niche contractor awards

Fourth Annual Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum Awards will announce winners at a gala in May.

30 win $3B Secret Service contract

Homeland Security Department hands out contracts for tactical communications equipment for its Secret Service office.

No executive order for gay federal contractors

For now, President Obama won't be signing an executive order protecting homosexual workers from discrimination while contracting.

L-3 unit snares $39.5M submarine systems win

L-3 Services Inc. division secures a naval contract to work on submarine combat systems.

Former NRC CIO drawn to ActioNet's agility, innovation

New hire will help align customers with the technological advances needed to grow business.

Kratos secures $86M to train Navy workforce

National-security technology company will provide specialized training to the Naval Eduction & Training Command or NETC.

Lockheed snares $1B to build Navy cockpits

High-tech common cockpits are needed for helicopters in war zones and other threatening areas.

CPS Professional Services hires former DOD employee as VP

Army vet, certified Black Belt selected to boost CPS performance

GSA chief's resignation evokes sympathy, hope for reform

Industry experts call for significant reorganization and improved operational efficiency at vital agency.

Can small business support governmentwide tablet procurement?

GSA issues an RFI to determine whether small businesses could supply tablet orders across government.

Army to exceed alternative-energy mandates

The Army predicts it will double the $400M required mandate within two years.

Lockheed pays millions to settle False Claims allegations

Lockheed Martin said it will ensure its supplier management process is vigorous following the allegations.

CenturyLink restructures organization

Jim Ousley will lead new commercial and government group; Diana Gowen continue as head of federal.

Army seeks partnerships for $7B in alternative-energy projects

Army looks to entice industry to build renewable energy projects on bases and in turn, it will buy power from them.

New hire expected to drive Catapult's growth

Company says the addition of its new chief marketing officer is a move toward its overall aggressive vision of growth.

Women-owned biz bill slashes dollar limit on contracts

The Fairness in Women-Owned Small Business Contracting Act of 2012 was introduced this week by seven senators.

Serco solution will forecast number of Army soldiers needed

Serco wins $9 million award to help predict number of soldiers needed every seven years.

CACI wins $78M contract to update Air Force IT

CACI award will replace aging IT with new technologies.

Sotera, Geospatial Intelligence Foundation partner to help military families

The partnership was able to raise $10,000 for the Fisher House, an organization that provides military families shelter while they visit wounded loved ones.