BTS and Quorum make M&A decisions, Capitol Meridian closes second fund
This roundup of three recent transactions across the market covers one acquisition, the receipt of external backing and resources for future investments. BTS Software Solutions This defense technology integrator has acquired a specialist in software engineering and programmable hardware in a push to further build up a technical workforce and solution portfolio for government agencies. Augury […]
Transportation looks to AI to accelerate its modernization initiatives
Steven Bradbury, the agency’s deputy secretary, said AI has helped Transportation slash its software production timeline from 18 months down to 18 weeks. The Department of Transportation is ramping up its use of artificial intelligence, according to a top agency official, with the emerging capabilities playing an increasingly important role in the agency’s ongoing modernization efforts. […]
DCSA folds three contracts into a single set-aside
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency is folding in a $500 million task order held by Science Applications International Corp. into the new competition. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency is collapsing portions of three existing contracts into a new woman-owned small business contract under the Business Operations Support Services requirement, also known as BOSS. Two […]
IARPA launches new acquisition marketplace
The intelligence community’s lead research arm is looking to help agencies more rapidly procure innovative products from industry. The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity announced on Friday that it has launched a new platform to help rapidly onboard innovative capabilities from the private sector. The IARPA Solutions Marketplace is designed to streamline the procurement process by […]
TOP 100: What slogans say about your company
This analysis of Top 100 contractor taglines finds bigger and vaguer language. A growing number of firms are also betting their brands on artificial intelligence, writes Boscobel’s Joyce Bosc. Government contractor slogans pull back the curtain on how the federal contracting industry positions itself to customers, partners, current and prospective employees and investors. When Washington Technology publishes […]
Youngkin rejoins the private sector and more leadership moves across the market
Our newest listing of key executive hires and promotions also covers functions in technology, law, finance, business development and operations. Red Cell Partners Glenn Youngkin, Virginia’s governor from 2022 until January of this year, has joined the technology incubation firm as chairman in a move that returns him to his investment roots. Before he became governor, […]
WT 360: LMI’s approach to ‘commercial-grade, mission-ready technology’ and innovation cultures
Alex Adamczyk – vice president of sales, engineering and rapid prototyping at LMI – explains how Top 100 Company No. 73 seeks to blend its technology and business blueprints so it can bring innovations to agencies. LMI touts itself as a provider of “commercial-grade, mission-ready technology” as a description of its goal to bring fast-moving technology […]
ASRC Federal taps insider Manzo as next CEO
The former operating group president succeeds Jennifer Felix, who leaves after six years and having led the company to No. 36 on the Top 100. ASRC Federal has promoted a new chief executive from within its own ranks in Mike Manzo, a three-decade industry veteran who has led its defense and intelligence operating group since 2025. […]
Air defense, cloud and propulsion startup investment rounds to note
One of the blue chip defense hardware companies is also spreading its venture investment wings beyond the U.S. Singularity This developer of air defense systems has emerged from stealth mode following its $80 million Series A capital raise to move ahead on its development and flight testing agenda. Co-founders Jack Oswald and Shail Giroux, respectively CEO […]
Why winning is keeping GovCon execs up at night
The edge gots to firms that excel at navigating the new regulatory landscape. Here’s eight keys to building your advantage, writes Chris Crowder of Unanet. From government shutdowns to regulatory upheaval to tectonic shifts in technology and even a pandemic, challenges are nothing new to government contracting firms. But the issue that keeps GovCon executives awake […]