81 companies win $25B CMS contract

The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a contract with a $25 billion ceiling to 81 companies to support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Strategic Partners Acquisition Readiness Contract Program.

IOMAXIS appoints new CEO

IOMAXIS has named Dennis Kelly chief executive officer.

Agency focus key to small business goals

Agencies with a more administrative focus tend to have higher small business goals while more technically focused agencies tend toward lower small business goals, according to a Deltek analysis.

GeoEye wins $55.3M contract to provide predictive analysis services

GeoEye Analytics Inc. has won a $55.3 million contract to support the management and operations of all-source geospatial predictive analysis services for the Defense Intelligence Agency.

8(a) offer letters are a critical step in securing government business

Kiya Perrin, a business opportunity specialist for the Small Business Administration, explained last week at the AQCUIRE trade show what the 8(a) Business Development Program is and how government agencies should submit offer letters to get involved.

IntelliDyne names new SVP for technology and innovation

IntelliDyne, LLC has named Richard Sears senior vice president for technology and innovation.

USM Business Systems appoints CTO

USM Business Systems Inc. has appointed Ravindra Garg chief technology officer.

The do's and don'ts for small businesses looking to win big

Wayne McDonald, the director of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at the Social Security Administration, offers his do’s and don’ts for small businesses looking to secure government contracts and stand out in a competitive market.

Salient CRGT wins $4.5M contract to support SMC

Salient CRGT Inc. has won a $4.5 million prime contract to provide support and management services to the Space and Missile Systems Center University.

Acquisition survey finds guarded optimism

Federal acquisition leaders said they are challenged to hire the right people but capabilities are increasing and cooperation with industry is on the rise, a Professional Services Council and Grant Thornton survey found.

Marines top three of five small business goals in 2015

The Marine Corps Systems Command and Program Executive Officer Land Systems surpassed three of its five small business targets for fiscal year 2015.

IntelliDyne launches advanced analytics practice targeting security threats

IntelliDyne has formed a new advanced analytics practice to offer automated solutions that can mitigate security threats.

ManTech wins $32M contract to provide counterintelligence support

ManTech International Corporation has won a $32 million contract to provide technical, engineering, advisory and management support and services to the Missile Defense Agency.

STG appoints new head of cybersecurity business

STG Group, Inc. has named Joseph Nicholas senior vice president and sector lead of Cybersecurity and Secure Information Systems.

Excel appoints new CEO

Excel Technologies has appointed Debra Yamanaka as the company’s chief executive officer.

Survey: Best practices increase network security

A recent Infoblox Inc. survey found that organizations that adhere to best practices are more likely to be able to protect their networks.

Local CFOs, financiers recognized at NVTC CFO Awards

The Northern Virginia Technology Council has announced the winners of the 20th annual Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards Wednesday night.

Harris wins $30M contract to support dental clinics

Harris Corp. has won a $30 million contract to provide IT systems to dental clinics that aid Army, Navy and Air Force members and dependents.

Leidos appoints new managing director

Leidos has named Noel Allender Epic managing director.

Lockheed Martin wins $424M contract to support Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division

Lockheed Martin has won a $424 million contract to support the U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division and one of its programs.