The scrutiny of federal software spending: Adapt or lose the contract
Technology vendors must change their mindsets about selling into the federal landscape as agencies have different expectations across the board, writes Matt Garst of Mendix Americas. Federal buying season is fast approaching as August and September represent the peak of buying decisions. Amid recent mandates and government policies aimed at increasing efficiency within the federal workforce, […]
CASE acquires IT services provider
The AE Industrial Partners-backed company adds more work in areas like blockchain and digital forensics. CASE, a software development specialist focused on the national security community, has acquired an IT services provider for federal and commercial clients in a move to add more technical offerings. Ragnarok Technologies opened for business in 2015 to provide engineering and […]
CACI chairman Mike Daniels dies after cancer battle
The long-time tech leader is being remembered for his character and business achievements. When people speak about Mike Daniels, they always start with the type of person he was. His niceness, kindness and humble demeanor stood out even more than his many business accomplishments. Daniels, who most recently was the chairman of the board at CACI […]
Firestorm Labs fetches $47M in Series A capital
Lockheed Martin’s venture arm makes another investment in the three-year-old drone maker, which added Booz Allen Hamilton’s venture arm in this round. Firestorm Labs, a startup that touts a “factory-in-a-box” approach for making unmanned aircraft, has captured $47 million in Series A capital from investors to help fund a larger production facility and key engineering hires. […]
DOD seeks industry feedback on acquisition reform push
Small businesses are especially being asked to weigh in on action items stemming from President Trump’s executive order on the matter. Amid the government-wide push to overhaul acquisition, the Defense Department is asking industry to weigh in on its plans to revamp DOD’s part in that and meet President Trump’s mandates for more commercial purchases. Trump […]
House NDAA draft mandates database of contractors used in covert operations
The early stage defense bill draft would create an internal list of contractor clients that assist the U.S. military in its secret operations “to facilitate deconfliction and risk assessment.” The House of Representatives draft version of the fiscal 2026 defense policy bill would require the Pentagon to create and maintain a database of all commercial vendors […]
GSA, Uber partner to cut travel costs for feds, military and select contractors
The partnership with Uber for Business has major implications for the federal workforce at home and abroad. The General Services Administration announced Wednesday the award of a rideshare blanket purchase agreement to Uber that the agency expects will help reduce federal travel costs and modernize the experience. The agreement is the latest in a series made […]
The reason you lose recompetes and it’s not capture’s fault
NIc Coppings, business development and capture expert, explains how companies fool themselves into believing their high probability-win rates and how to avoid that common mistake. The gate review is going exactly as expected. Your capture manager clicks through the slides with practiced confidence. Past performance: strong. Customer relationships: solid. Technical approach: compelling. Win probability: 85%. “Any […]
18 companies to continue protests over $60B VA IT contract
A new round in the legal battle over T4NG2 starts to take shape after a deadline passes for protesters to decide whether to continue or drop out. The judge’s deadline for amended complaints came and went on Monday, but a flood of companies have filed motions to continue their protests over the Veterans Affairs Department’s T4NG2 contract vehicle. […]
Sphinx acquires language translation tech provider
Sphinx is using this transaction to gain a pair contract vehicles and an avenue for advancing its cyber software product line. Sphinx, a developer of software tools for counterintelligence and cyber operators, has acquired another company that specializes in foreign language translation and systems development services. Enigma International was founded in 2014 and touts its customers […]