FPDS looks old and clunky but that only masks its power
With the Federal Procurement Data System set for decommissioning this month, market research guru Lisa Shea Mundt makes the case that we’ll miss FPDS and not just because we’ll feel nostalgic. There’s been a recent trend on Instagram targeted towards millennial moms. As I scroll through my social media feed, videos pop up with a familiar, […]
SAIC pushes back on $1.4B award that went to Accenture
The Army Corps of Engineers is using the five-year task order to modernize IT and cyber systems. Science Applications International Corp. is challenging a $1.4 billion award that went to Accenture’s U.S. federal subsidiary to support the Army Corps of Engineers’ Castle-Net, a cybersecurity system. The corps awarded the five-year task order through the Alliant 2 […]
Peerless hires new president for QED subsidiary
Peerless originally acquired QED to establish a greater footing with the Army. Peerless Technologies has hired a new president for its QED Systems subsidiary in Brent Gerity, a 25-year industry veteran and most recently an executive at RealmOne. Gerity joins QED following its sale in December to Peerless , which acquired the former to expand across […]
Tharros gets backing from Blue Delta
The 16-year-old company supports the National Vulnerabilities Database, a cornerstone repository for cyber researchers to assess exploits. Tharros, a cybersecurity and vulnerability research company focused on government work, has received an equity investment from venture firm Blue Delta Capital Partners to aid the next iteration of its strategy. Founded by CEO Lonnie Parker in 2010, Tharros […]
By Light acquires another simulation, training tech outfit
By Light is pushing toward a more architecture-centric and agile approach for its offerings in modeling, simulation and training. By Light Professional IT Services has acquired a fellow provider of modeling, simulation and training technologies in a move to expand the product portfolio and add new use cases for those offerings. Dignitas Technologies opened for business […]
Marines want uncrewed systems to sout, carry supplies and maybe attack across all domains
A new sources sought notice outlines the Marine Corps’ search for vehicles and vessels to use in land, air, sea and underwater operations. The Marine Corps is developing an Other Transaction Authority contract to develop uncrewed systems that scout ahead of soldiers looking for danger and deliver supplies. And being the Marines — they want systems that […]