Legislative proposal would eliminate contracting preferences for minority, women-owned businesses
Legislative proposal would eliminate contracting preferences for minority, women-owned businesses
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Peraton's sector president hires and more leadership moves across the market
Other key promotions and hires mentioned cover roles in technology, investment decisions, operations and large defense programs.
Contracts
Army small business office pulls the plug on LinkedIn posts
The office directs followers to its website, but critics say the move cuts off a key connection to the defense industrial base.
Contracts
Pentagon will ‘never again’ rely on a single AI provider, official says
Defense Under Secretary for Research and Engineering Emil Michael said new agreements with Big Tech companies are a “counterstatement” to the ongoing Anthropic-Pentagon conflict as the agency prioritizes flexible contracts.
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HawkEye 360's public offering hauls in $416M
Add this commercial satellite operator to the list of GovCon companies that achieved their initial goals by tapping into the public markets for new capital.
Opinion
How IT vendors should approach the federal post-quantum cryptography market
From inventory support to DARPA's $282M benchmarking initiative, here's where the opportunities are — and what to avoid, write immixGroup’s Joshua Iseler and Grier Egan.
Contracts
NRC seeks research foundation for AI regulation in nuclear plants
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hire a contractor to help map out cybersecurity risks and identify gaps in existing guidance.
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Air Force wraps up awards for $866M advisory, assistance contract
The National Air and Space Intelligence Center hires four contractors to aid its work in looking at air, space, missile and cyber issues.
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DOD grows Scale AI agreement to $500M
Demand across the Defense Department has exceeded the scope of the original contract.
Opinion
The data accountability trap: Why federal AI success hinges on stewardship over software
Agencies won't unlock AI's potential until they treat their existing data as a strategic asset, not an administrative burden, writes Tyler Morris of Iron Mountain Government Solutions.
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Astranis, Scout Space lay out next steps following capital rounds
Satellites and the technologies that help them safely maneuver in space feature in this summary of new venture capital activity.
Contracts
Army's NCODE pilot takes shape with eight-company cyber pool
The $49 million contract gives defense small businesses a secure, Pentagon-funded cloud environment to work on CMMC and other security requirements.
Companies
NextPoint Group acquires fellow software development provider
This represents NextPoint Group's first purchase with the backing of its private equity owner Godspeed Capital Management.
Contracts
Army's $50B MAPS vehicle hit with second protest
Complaints about the Army's handling of the tech and professional services vehicle center on ambiguities and alleged poor quality of responses to industry questions.
Contracts
DHS preps industry for communications equipment recompete
The Homeland Security Department has obligated $1.8 billion in order volume in the current iteration and is preparing a final solicitation for the next one.
Contracts
Air Force eyes OTAs, agile acquisition for next-gen air operations command and control system
Kessel Run is managing the modernization effort, which calls for a systems integrator as the prime.
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Trump admin floats policy language limiting contractor say on agency uses of technology
Ongoing drafts of policy documents feature language that would limit the private sector’s ability to dictate how their artificial intelligence models are used in government missions, according to sources familiar with their development.
Companies
Quantum Space, RealmOne detail CEO transitions
In both instances, a founder of the company is stepping back as a new leader takes the helm to shape the next phase of the strategy.
Contracts
FinCEN eyes contractors to help draft its own regulations
The Treasury Department's financial crimes enforcement arm is seeking outside help to meet anti-money laundering and stablecoin mandates.
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