National AI Action plan should expand open-source offerings, respondents say
During the open comment period, a multitude of entities — from private sector to academic research bodies — touted the benefits of a robust open-source AI ecosystem. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy on Friday published over 10,000 comments that it received in response to its request for information on the development of a […]
Operations, finance and growth leadership moves across the market
One of the GovCon market’s main publicly-traded companies hires a new chief human resources officer and three board appointments also feature. ASRC Federal Mike Manzo has joined the government services company to lead its defense and intelligence operating group as president after three decades at General Dynamics. He most recently led the national security sector business […]
How CACI aligns with the Pentagon’s change in software direction
In talking with Wall Street, CACI International CEO John Mengucci breaks down how the company sees opportunities in the Defense Department’s push for agile software acquisition. Software has shaped CACI International’s long-term vision and strategy since it began in the early 2010s to move away from being a predominantly service-oriented company. Which means CACI has a […]
Cyber champion Robert Metzger dies after cancer battle
The defense industry is mourning the loss of a legal expert, widely known as the “Godfather of CMMC,” whose work on supply chain security helped shape national standards. Robert Metzger, affectionately known as the “Godfather of CMMC” died earlier this month after a battle with prostate cancer. Metzger went on medical leave earlier this year to […]
Connolly, top Democrat on oversight panel, will ‘soon’ leave post due to worsening cancer diagnosis
Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., has led criticism of the Trump administration’s attempts to overhaul federal agencies. The top Democrat on the House committee that oversees federal operations and employees on Monday announced in an email to his constituents that he will “soon” step back from the position due to a worsening cancer outlook. Rep. Gerry Connolly, […]
WT 360: All about termination reversals and GSA’s consolidation push
Jeff Shapiro, government contracting advisory and regulatory assurance partner at CohnReznick, explains what happens after agencies try to undo contract terminations as well as questions raised by the General Services Administration’s push to expand its procurement power. In typical times, there is no going back after an agency tells a company their contract is being […]
DOD’s Katie Arrington shows no mercy to CMMC complainers
The Pentagon’s acting IT leader warns contractors about compliance with the new cybersecurity standard and unveils plans to overhaul “archaic” software authorization and risk management framework processes. Katie Arrington, the Defense Department’s acting chief information officer, has little sympathy for contractors complaining about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. After all, she was the lead ambassador for the launch […]
PSC hires former Trump official Carroll as its new leader
Jim Carroll will join the 400-member company trade association on May 19 and succeed David Berteau, who has led it for the past nine years. The Professional Services Council, one of the main trade associations representing government contractors to the executive and legislative branches, has hired former White House official Jim Carroll as its next chief […]
C Speed appoints McLaughlin as CEO
The former deputy Cyber Command leader succeeds Dave Lysack, who founded the radar tech company in 2006 and will move into a different role C Speed, the radar technology maker acquired by NewSpring Holdings in the fall, has appointed retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin McLaughlin as its next chief executive. McLaughlin has been a member […]
Protest hits last part of $8B NOAA services contract
A small business is challenging how the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration evaluated its proposal for the ProTech 2.0 vehicle’s final domain to be awarded. A multiple-award professional services contract with an $8 billion ceiling has been hit with a pre-award protest from a company challenging how the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration evaluated its proposal. […]