Companies

Harmonia makes first acquisition with private equity support

This purchase of a Veterans Affairs Department cyber specialist adds 250 employees as the buyer pushes toward its goal of $1 billion in annual revenue.

Contracts

GSA procurement pause sparks confusion

A new memo halts all General Services Administration-funded contract awards, a move that raises questions about scope and legality as industry leaders look for clarity.

Companies

Thoma Bravo backs merger of public sector software firms

The combined company aims to help government agencies in their data discovery and process management functions.

Contracts

First wave of DEI-related contract cancellations hit the market

An even larger number of contracts are seeing modifications that drop requirements related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Contracts

Contractors face greater scrutiny from anti-DEI executive orders

President Trump’s actions come with enforcement provisions that encourage employees to report on their companies.

Companies

The CTO's role in how CACI shifted to tech solutions

Glenn Kurowski, who is retiring as CACI International's chief technology officer, reflects on how partnerships and talent development helped transform the company's culture.

Contracts

Demo concerns emerge in fight for $1B Army business system contract

New filings from the protester Groundswell allege both an improper evaluation process and technical misrepresentation on the Army's part.

Opinion

COMMENTARY: Contractors embrace Trump's potential to modernize procurement

With the DOGE and Trump talking about a more modern and efficient government, contractors are offering suggestions on changes they want to see.

Contracts

DARPA looking for tools to test AI

The agency wants ways to assess the variety of threats to artificial intelligence-enabled systems deployed across DOD.

Contracts

Air Force challenges GAO after $300M satellite contract protest

The service branch wants a reconsideration after the Government Accountability Office sided with ATP Gov over certification requirements for portable satellite terminals.

Companies

Accenture Federal’s new CEO eyes AI-driven transformation during Trump 2.0

Ron Ash sees agencies as having opportunities ahead to modernize legacy systems and improve efficiency by harnessing the power of new tools like agentic artificial intelligence.

Contracts

Polaris protests hit double digits

The challenges center around how the General Services Administration evaluated bids and looked at past experience.

Companies

Industry execs push for mission-focused cyber strategies, not just compliance

Cybersecurity investments should focus on operational efficiency and threat prevention, as a group of participants put it during an industry roundtable.

Contracts

Naval Warfare Center launches development of new OTA

The center is looking for a consortium management firm to recruit members and management procurements.

Companies

Booz Allen agrees to pay $15.9M settlement over subcontractor’s fraud scheme

Former executives at QuantaDyn, an Air Force official and two former Booz Allen Hamilton program managers ran a decade-long conspiracy to influence contract awards.

Podcasts

WT 360: Jacobs remains tech-focused after services spinoff

Jacobs executive Shannon Miller explains how the company is doubling down on digital solutions for critical infrastructure, sustainability and life sciences programs after divesting parts of its its federal business o Amentum.

Contracts

Polaris protests start to multiply

More disappointed bidders join the group of those arguing the General Services Administration did not properly evaluate their proposals for the small business IT contract.

Contracts

Air Force reboots $12B systems integration contract

BAE Systems and Guidehouse have waged a back-and-forth battle for the 18-year contract. but now the Air Force is starting over with a new sources sought notice.

Contracts

GSA faces first two Polaris protests

More could be coming as the General Services Administration works toward making additional awards in specific small business categories.

Companies

BlueHalo lands Navy drone sensor system contract

This award highlights the electronic warfare capabilities that AeroVironment is adding through its acquisition of BlueHalo.