General Dynamics Awarded $171M for Carter Hall Ship Dry Dock

General Dynamics‘ (NYSE: GD) NASSCO subsidiary has been awarded a $171,961,941 contract action by the U.S. Navy for dry-docking maintenance work on the USS Carter Hall. [Read the full story here]

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It is time for leaders to step up or step aside -- FCW

CACI International's Jack London offers his take on the four essential characteristics that distinguish the best leaders. [Read the full story here]

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Look for a replay on acquisition reform -- FCW

The drumbeat for procurement reform is getting louder, but consensus on how to proceed is lacking. [Read the full story here]

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Textron Buys Beechcraft in Industry Shakeup

As federal budgets decline, contractors may increasingly seek mergers and acquisitions to maintain profit margins. [Read the full story here]

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Sequestration, shutdown take a bite out of contractor revenue -- FCW

Companies that don’t get in front of changed federal circumstances are “going to get left behind.” [Read the full story here]

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Exelis to Spin Off Military and Government Services Business

McLean, Va.-based contractor Exelis, itself a 2011 spin off from ITT, announced Wednesday that it would be spinning off its military and government services business focused on facilities management,... [Read the full story here]

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Air Force Looks to Boost Combat Readiness

The Air Force will spend more money to boost combat readiness if Congress passes a budget to reduce the impact of sequestration, but the military branch is still exploring how additional dollars might... [Read the full story here]

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Google Buys Robotics Tech Maker Boston Dynamics

Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) has acquired engineering and robotics design company Boston Dynamics for an undisclosed amount, the New York Times reported Saturday. [Read the full story here]

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Reverse auctions grow up -- FCW

Steve Kelman contends that the recent GAO report shows the practice has truly arrived [Read the full story here]

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Firms to Boost Forecasts with Budget Deal

Lockheed Martin Chief Executive Officer Marillyn Hewson said the company will probably revise its 2014 sales forecast if the Senate this week joins the House in passing the two-year federal budget agreement. [Read the full story here]

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Partnering To Power Up Africa

President Barack Obama’s campaign to double the number of people in Sub-Saharan Africa with access to electrical power is picking up steam. As part of the Power Africa initiative, the Ethiopia... [Read the full story here]

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The Acquisition Corner: Reverse Auctions: Where Are The Cost Savings?

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Astrium and Raytheon partner to compete for Nato BMD programme - Naval Technology

Astrium has signed a teaming agreement with Raytheon to compete for Nato's ballistic missile defence (BMD) programme.The team will compete for the role of lead system engineers and integrators for programme,... [Read the full story here]

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Navy Beats Army, Pushes Winning Streak to 12

PHILADELPHIA -- Navy extended their historic 12-game winning streak over Army in the annual Army-Navy game as snow and rain fell throughout a 34-7 blowout. Navy sophomore quarterback led the Midshipmen... [Read the full story here]

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New App Puts Political Engagement in Your Pocket

The new iCitizen mobile app combines live news feeds, polling and legislation tracking in an attempt to be an all-in-one platform for political engagement. [Read the full story here]

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AECOM Wins $209M to Manage Libya Housing Project; John Dionisio Comments

AECOM Technology Corp. (NYSE: ACM) has been awarded a potential 25-month, $209 million contract to serve as lead program manager and main adviser for a housing project in Libya. [Read the full story here]

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Leading tech firms seek stronger surveillance rules -- FCW

Open letter urges Congress and the president to ensure U.S. surveillance efforts are "restricted by law, proportionate to the risks, transparent and subject to independent oversight." [Read the full story here]

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US Budget Pact Emerging But Can It Pass?

US House and Senate budget negotiators have agreed to key elements of a 2014 budget resolution, but it is far from clear they have enough votes to pass it. [Read the full story here]

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Getting to Yes on Tax Reform: BGOV Executive Outlook - Bloomberg Government

Sign up today to schedule a free personalized demo with a BGOV specialist. [Read the full story here]

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Lawmakers Reach Preliminary Deal on Defense Bill

The heads of key defense panels in Congress announced a preliminary deal on a bill that includes provisions to combat military sexual assault, keep Tricare fees unchanged, and give reservists more notice... [Read the full story here]

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