KBR hires CEO, finance chief to lead government spinoff
KBR hires CEO, finance chief to lead government spinoff
Contracts
Small business prime awards fell in fiscal 2025
The Small Business Administration releases its newest annual grading of how agencies worked to meet their small business contracting goals.
Companies
Growth, legal and operations leadership moves across the market
A pair of key hires in government relations teams and four board of directors additions also feature.
Opinion
FedRAMP Is filtering out innovation, not just risk
The compliance gauntlet isn't just slowing emerging tech vendors — it's eliminating them before agencies ever see what they're missing, writes Irina Denisenko, CEO of Knox Systems.
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OMB issues instructions for agency migration to quantum-proof encryption
Agencies are expected to undertake two actions in service of enhanced security: execute a phased migration of cryptographic systems to prepare for quantum computing risk; and submit a PQC migration plan to OMB.
Opinion
A $1.5 trillion defense budget: The IT programs contractors should be watching
From a $63 billion autonomous systems push to $58.5 billion in AI investment, the fiscal 2027 request signals where the Pentagon is placing its biggest bets, writes ImmixGroup analyst Joshua Isler.
Contracts
GSA floats two-tiered Buy American marketplace on its Advantage platform
A new sources sought notice seeks industry feedback on icons, filtered search results and a new special item number only for original equipment manufacturers.
Contracts
GSA’s centralization push is a return to its roots, not just a Trump priority
The General Services Administration's acting acquisition chief says the consolidation drive mirrors the founding mission laid out by the Hoover Commission 77 years ago.
Contracts
Widepoint wins $3B DHS mobility recompete
Widepoint will continue on as the Homeland Security Department's primary interface with the major wireless carriers, a role it has held since 2013.
Contracts
GSA taking measured approach to SEWP takeover
Continuity is the General Services Administration's top priority as it embeds staff in NASA’s SEWP office to lay groundwork to transfer the $60 billion IT vehicle.
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CGI set to promote new federal leader
Alisa Bearfield will become president of CGI Federal on Oct. 1 as Stephanie Mango is moving to a global role with the parent company.
Contracts
Energy unveils plan to create scientifically-relevant quantum computer
The Energy Department aims to bring a fault-tolerant quantum computer to life via the new Quantum Genesis mission, with a focus on benefitting scientific research.
Contracts
FDA starts to craft enterprise IT infrastructure services contract
The Food and Drug Administration is asking for industry input on acquisition strategies, pricing models, transition approaches and other key items.
Companies
Shift5's board stays with Magsig, names him full-time CEO
The venture-backed cyber and operational technology outfit also finalizes a handful of other C-level executive appointments.
Contracts
FAA awards software and AI contract as part of air traffic control modernization
The agency’s contract with Air Space Intelligence includes deployment of a system that it says will serve as “the new technological backbone” of a modernized Air Traffic Control System Command Center.
Contracts
30 days to shape the biggest FAR overhaul in 40 years
Industry faces a tight window to weigh in on these changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation as eight more proposed rules wait in the pipeline.
Contracts
GSA unveils new AI-specific acquisition rule
The General Services Administration outlines contractors' roles in artificial intelligence development and implementation, particularly in the handling of government data.
Contracts
NASA names 2,100 winners for SEWP VI
The $60 billion government-wide IT program expands the scope of what agencies can buy and how they can buy as the vehicle's proposed transition to the General Services Administration looms.
Companies
NDAA provisions would reshape Pentagon’s use of ownership stakes in private companies
A Senate defense panel aims to place guardrails on direct equity investments, create an oversight board, and require briefings.
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