
Peraton has begun work on its $2.7 billion cloud optimization contract for the Department of Homeland security following the rejection in January by the Government Accountability Office of a protest by the losing bidder. The contract for the Data Center and Cloud Optimization was awarded last October but work was held up after General Dynamics protested the outcome. GAO ruled in favor of DHS on Jan. 19. The Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate has selected 17 faculty…