Tribal 8(a) contractor wins round 1 of its suspension fight, but remains sidelined
The Small Business Administration has until June 12 to rebuild its case against ATI Government Solutions after failing to submit adequate documentation. The Small Business Administration’s Office of Hearings and Appeals has found the agency fell short of several requirements when it suspended ATI Government Solutions from the 8(a) program. ATI was suspended from federal business after an employee […]
Parry Labs hires Claussen as chief executive
The defense technology integrator is entering a new phase less than two years after its first institutional investment round. Parry Labs has hired a new chief executive in Don Claussen, a nearly two-decade defense technology veteran who joins after three years as CEO of ST Engineering iDirect. Claussen succeeds co-founder John “JD” Parkes, who has moved […]
Entarian starts anew with rebrand after ERT-Sev1Tech combination
Entarian’s CEO and chief growth officer explain to us the company’s blueprint for its future, which involves pitching solutions to their customers while the contracts are in motion. Earth Resources Technology Inc.’s acquisition of Sev1Tech in February not only tripled the size of the workforce, it also provided an opportunity to take a fresh look at […]
GSA joins White House’s fraud prevention task force
The agency said it will support the unit’s efforts by identifying waste, fraud and abuse across government contracting programs. The General Services Administration announced on Thursday that it is joining the White House’s anti-fraud task force, a move that enlists a key federal acquisition agency into President Donald Trump’s self-described “war on fraud.” The unit, led […]
Pentagon consolidates Microsoft software buys into a single $9.7B Dell agreement
The blanket purchase agreement covers defense agencies, the intelligence community and the Coast Guard. The Defense Department has bundled its Microsoft software licenses into a single $9.7 billion blanket purchase agreement awarded to Dell. The Wednesday announcement covers DOD’s existing Microsoft products – Windows enterprise operating system and Office Professional Plus – as well as cloud […]
Navy picks 5 companies to keep its ships, subs and bases connected
The $453 million Automated Digital Network System contract consolidates several predecessor vehicles into a single pool. Five companies will compete for task orders under a $453 million Navy contract to support the network that connects ships, submarines, shore installations and aircraft. Global Technical Systems, Leidos, Serco North America, Systems Engineering Support Co. and VT Milcom will work […]
Someone robbed the SEC during the shutdown
An individual has been arrested, but the stolen materials have not been recovered. When federal agencies closed their doors for a record-setting 43 days last fall, one person saw an opportunity. An individual is awaiting trial after burglarizing the Securities and Exchange Commission during last year’s government shutdown. The alleged thief did not wait long before […]
Carlyle builds out middle-market play in aerospace and defense
Betting on a multi-decade defense spending cycle, the firm is dedicating capital and local investment teams on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean to pursue mid-sized transactions. The Carlyle Group has been involved in some of the largest transactions in the government market. Many are measured in the billions – Booz Allen Hamilton in 2008 ($2.54 […]
SpaceX awarded $2.3B contract for satellite network backbone
The company is tasked with delivering a prototype by the end of 2027. Space Force has awarded a $2.3 billion contract to SpaceX for satellites that can act as the backhaul data layer of a network for transporting military data while operating in low-Earth orbit. In the telecommunications industry, backhaul refers to the immediate network segment […]
Booz Allen puts more emphasis on products in its new fiscal year
In talking with Wall Street, CEO Horacio Rozanski describes how this leg of the firm’s strategy aims to align with the administration’s desire for more fixed-price and outcome-based contracts. Booz Allen Hamilton has directly tied growth in headcount to financial success on its top and bottom lines, but that relationship appears likely to be less direct […]