An undisclosed buyer has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Varec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, for an undisclosed sum. Leidos said Thursday the transaction is expected to be finalized in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. The move supports Leidos’ ongoing portfolio optimization efforts und...
Leonardo DRS has announced a leadership transition that will see longtime executive John Baylouny become president and CEO, succeeding William Lynn, who will retire after 14 years leading the company. The leadership changes also include the election of Frances Fragos Townsend as chair of the board, Leonardo DRS said, noting that the developmen...
GovCons can’t get enough of Golden Dome, President Trump’s proposed homeland missile defense system. That’s for good reason. Not only has an independent estimate pegged Golden Dome as costing at least $252 billion over a 20 year period, but the Trump Administration has already appropriated $25 billion to start the program. As such...
By Payam Pourkhomami, President & CEO of OSIbeyond Many defense contractors wonder if they can simply hire a provider to handle their CMMC compliance obligations from start to finish. It’s a natural question given the complexity of CMMC compliance and the fact that outsourcing has solved countless other business challenges. Howev...
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, delivers an unprecedented $190.6 billion to the Department of Homeland Security and its components—doubling DHS’ near-term resources and creating one of the most expansive multi-year acquisition runways in its history. Most of the money is available through fiscal 2029, set...
Government shutdown. The phrase immediately raises essential questions for federal employees: Am I required to work? Will I get paid? If so, when? GovCon Wire is here to help. The distinction of which federal employees are required to work during a shutdown, and when they’ll get paid, comes down to whether their work is classified as...
The Naval Research Laboratory has released a request for proposals for research and development for satellite software and operations support contract. NRL Satellite Software & Operations Support Contract Scope According to the solicitation notice published on SAM.gov Tuesday, NRL is seeking qualified contractors to develop, sustain and operate ...
Federal contracting offers businesses a unique path to stability, growth and purpose by partnering with one of the world’s largest and most reliable clients—the U.S. government. Each year, billions of dollars in federal contracts are awarded to companies of all sizes, fueling innovation, strengthening national infrastructure and supporting key i...
By Warren Linscott, Chief Product Officer at Deltek In 2025, government contractors are navigating budget uncertainty, rising costs and tougher competition, while cybersecurity shifts from a “checkbox” to a core strategic priority. Small businesses, in particular, face mounting pressure from inflation, labor shortages and the rising cost of comp...
Koniag Government Services has named Theon Danet as senior vice president of strategic intelligence. KGS said Thursday Danet’s appointment aligns with the company’s mission to advance artificial intelligence initiatives, innovation programs and growth strategy for federal customers. The move reflects KGS’s focus on accele...
