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...
Amy Gilliland, president of General Dynamics Information Technology, has accepted her 2025 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson, marking her eighth consecutive recognition as one of the most influential leaders in the government contracting sector. Gilliland’s latest Wash100 win honors her exceptional leadership and strate...
Noblis has appointed William Streilein, a technology industry veteran, as chief technology officer. The nonprofit science and technology organization said Wednesday Streilein succeeds Chris Barnett, who recently took on the role of chief experience officer at Noblis. “Welcoming Dr. Streilein as our CTO delivers enhanced technical leadership ne...
Michael Elkins, a senior executive with deep expertise in growth, strategy and operational leadership, has been named vice president and managing director of federal operations at Iron Mountain. He announced his appointment on LinkedIn Wednesday. Who Is Michael Elkins? Elkins is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in busi...
Anduril is the ultimate disruptor in national security technologies. Competing against traditional contracting giants such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing, Anduril has found its niche in GovCon by operating more like a tech startup than a legacy defense prime, pushing software-first, rapid prototyping and iteration cycles measured in months instead ...
Lockheed Martin has secured a $12.53 billion contract modification from the U.S. Navy to produce and deliver F-35 aircraft units for the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, international partners and foreign military sales customers. The award covers the definitization of 148 Lot 18 aircraft and expands the scope for the production and delivery of 148...
