Lockheed’s next CEO foresees more industry consolidation

Shrinking domestic sales are prompting U.S. and European defense contractors to consider M&As, Christopher Kubasik tells the Wall Street Journal.

Call for Fast 50 nominations

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Washington Technology Fast 50.

Failed contract incentive causes Lockheed to lose $70 million

Overflow costs not accepted by Air Force for new GPS satellites and it cuts Lockheed's fee.

Real-life Bonnie, Clyde allegedly stole from USAID

Mark Adams had served as the deputy director of a still-unnamed private contractor.

Videoconferencing investments not affected by GSA Vegas scorcher

The ruckus raised by GSA resignations and the squandering of taxpayer dollars have not dissuaded the agency from its prior tele-investments.

A little silver among the black clouds

Two surveys show there are still signs of optimism among federal contractors.

Harris wins delayed VA health records contract

Harris wins VA health-records contract after it was pulled from ASM Research in January.

SAIC agrees to pay NYC $500M in CityTime scandal

Contractor acknowledges it "failed to take actions that might have detected, disrupted or curtailed the charged conspiracies."

Big data drives hot job prospect

The popularity of big data is creating demand for a new kind of job, the so-called data scientist.

Bidders get second at-bat for VA's $102M EHR software contract

Original bidders tapped to take over iEHR contract after original awardee was canceled.

ManTech reportedly sued by small biz over contract breach

System High Corp. claims the large contractor unfairly terminated subcontracts as retaliation.

IBM sheds more than 1,000 workers in US, Canada

Big Blue calls the move part of its constant rebalancing of its workforce.

Contractors seek voice in how to collect back taxes

While the Treasury Dept. is on the hunt for federal contractors with back taxes, industry wants to be engaged in the process too.

What are VanRoekel's top 5 priorities for 2012?

The federal CIO sets an agenda focused on innovation, efficiency and better services to the citizen.

SAIC CEO gets $920K parting gift

Walt Havenstein will get nearly a year's pay as part of retirement plan.

Air Force explores award-fee kickers for small biz

In an effort to bring about change in the small-business contracting world, the Air Force looks into financially rewarding good work.

CSC takes on $297M upgrade of Md. Medicaid system

CSC will improve Maryland’s outdating computer system that causes delays and backups but workers could face firings.

SBA's new size limits yield mixed reviews

Organizations, legislators react to new SBA policy on increasing small business size limits.

Agencies view Networx providers as cybersecurity assets

Increasingly agencies are depending on Networx contractors for Trusted Internet Connections system installation.

FOSE 2012 will have a new format

FOSE will provide more opportunities for professionals to learn about the topics that matter to them.