Ross Wilkers
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All about GSA's 'MAS-sive' contract consolidation
Companies have much to work on as the General Services Administration turns its 24 Multiple Award Schedule contracts into one. GSA Schedule specialist Courtney Fairchild is here with an updated roadmap for contractors to follow. → Read More
NOAA unveils 'Fisheries' solicitation under $8B vehicle
This is the latest opportunity arising out of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration mandatory use vehicle for professional services from small businesses. → Read More
As V2X integrates, it puts focus on Indo-Pacific region
The global government services company is eight months into the combination of Vectrus and Vertex and sees opportunities for its new broader capabilities. → Read More
At mobile phone show, Lockheed's CEO makes his pitch for partners
The chief executive of the world's largest defense contractor tells attendees at the world's largest telecommunications conference that their companies have a lot to offer Lockheed Martin. → Read More
How far along is ICF in its IT modernization strategy?
The company's chief executive answered that question from investors and pointed to a key booking as another signpost of progress. → Read More
WT 360's Info Session: Leidos' CEO transition and troubles with two big contracts
The Washington Technology reporting team reviews the upcoming retirement of Leidos CEO Roger Krone after nine years in that role and previews what his successor will bring. The team also tries to wrap their heads around why a pair of government-wide vehicles are drawing complaints for very different reasons. → Read More
Air Force gets moving on redo of $12B missile support recompete
Step one is extending BAE Systems Inc.'s incumbent contract to continue its support of nuclear weapons. Step two -- making a new award decision -- will take a while. → Read More
Leidos' incoming CEO brings defense, international background
Leidos' strategy has included a significant hardware and international component, which Thomas Bell brings his own experience to given his career at Boeing and Rolls-Royce. → Read More
Air Force begins $900M prototyping vehicle on-ramp
The branch wants even wider industry participation beyond the 93 companies already involved. → Read More
NV5 details geospatial strategy and the acquisitions behind it
The company is looking to turn its business model into one focused on recurring subscription revenue from government and certain commercial customers. → Read More
NASA sticks with Jacobs for $3.2B launch infrastructure contract
This contract's scope of work also includes the Artemis program for going back to the Moon. → Read More
USAID unveils draft for $5B global stability support contract
This is iteration number six of the program called SWIFT that focuses on work in conflict-prone countries. → Read More
How Peraton sees the world of enterprise IT contracts
The company's focus is on instutionalizing how it wins multi-billion dollar opportunities, Peraton's leader has told the investment community. → Read More
Counter-unmanned tech and chips highlight this week's venture activity
Booz Allen Hamilton and Lockheed Martin detail the latest moves out of their investment funds for emerging tech and companies that make it. → Read More
KBR lays out 'multiple pathways for growth' in its government segment
The company sees more opportunities and stability in its core business areas. → Read More
Telos adds pair to leadership team
The technology security company is looking to expand its solution stack and customer presence. → Read More
Empower AI brings in new chief executive after ownership change
A former Peraton executive will lead the next phase of the strategy that centers on artificial intelligence integration for agencies. → Read More
DSFederal hires former Leidos exec as CEO
The 16-year-old company is embarking on the next phase of its strategy. → Read More
A potential shutdown isn't the only worry for GovCon companies
In an earnings call with investors, Leidos' chief executive highlights the debt ceiling situation and the lack of contracting personnel as critical challenges faced by industry and agencies. → Read More
WT 360: Jacobs' third wave is all about data and tech
This iteration of the company's strategy views digital and physical worlds as one and the same, as Jacobs vice president John Karabias explains in this episode. → Read More